He came raging from the forest, he was wild and enticing
He seemed completely free, abnormally exciting
He swaggered like a brute, he could do some heavy damage
You decided there and then to make his passion your advantage
You thought he was a warrior, but now he cowers like a clerk
There ain’t no fire in his eye…
Don’t you ever wonder why
He came wide-eyed from the mountain, he was idealistic
His clothes were out-of-date, he was definitely mystic
And while he talked about his dreams
While he talked about his wishes
Your mind was working miracles
You would turn his rags to riches
You thought he was a prophet, but now he mumbles like a priest
He stares empty at the sky…
Don’t you ever wonder why
He came gliding from the dance floor, he was sophisticated
His conversation well-informed, his movements animated
And every time he smiled he played glissando on your nerves
And soon you were decided
He would be the one that you deserve
You thought he was a dancer, but now he staggers like a drunk
And when he begins to cry…
Don’t you ever wonder why
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The Imaginational Anthem series comes to Bandcamp. Vol. 9 features an eclectic array of songs selected by Tompkins Square alum Ryley Walker. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 15, 2019