Paranoid and Freaked Out

I'm paranoid and freaked out

I definitely can't sleep

cuz this crazy hipster band

has made a fool of me

They're messing with my tunes

They're messing with my car

They put a dead battery in

And made me drive it far

They cranked up the heat in the driver's seat

They turned off the defog

They spirited away through the moon roof

Where I could finally see the stars

I'm feeling like a rag doll

Now put through the wash

My clothes are wet and ragged

My skin practically worn off

Love is like a carrot

buried in the ground

No matter how deep you bury it

it's color will not drown

It's "Orange you glad I love you"

"Yell-ow, it's time to go"

"Green with envy, honey"

Sweet bands of Indie-go

Tell me why the house feels haunted

Wanna buy a used coin?

David is a Goliath salesman

All the Mike's are running away

My friend wants me to pack the car up

Make it disappear

They want me to do a puzzle

See if I will drink a beer

What in the world is going on

I don't get it at all

My flight leaves at noon tomorrow

And I can't sleep a wink at all

The kids are going to miss me

They really need my help

I am stuck inside my own mind

Hyperactive by default

I can't slow down very easily, but singing helps keep me calm

I hear the words and Rythm and then I'm not afraid at all

Singing in my car

Dancing in the dark

Spinning at the concert

All alone with a busted heart

But my head is full of colors

Lights are my dearest friends

They shine and keep me moving

I'll never be out of work again

Part of a Creative Writing Project: Letters to Geographer 2015-2016