Paid in Cocaine

Crusty boots in the corner of the closet by the tackle box Once proud shining silver buckles safe behind the normalcy locks Baubles and bangles A lost age Still all aglow with the radiance of the stage That's who I was This is who I am Work to pay down the interest on the mortgage Used to get paid by the gram Long Beach Long Beach, can you hear me? Can you hear me, Long Beach? Long Beach Long Beach, can you hear me? Can you hear me, Long Beach? Master tape from the show we did at Fender's back in '85 Dark paisley from Retail Slut all four of us still fresh and alive Flashes and phosphenes It's hard to believe that's me Strapped in, visibly sweating, as happy as I'm ever gonna be You're by my side Five years left on your card You're cashing out, all dressed up For your date with the emergency ward Long Beach Long Beach, can you hear me? Can you hear me, Long Beach? Long Beach Long Beach, can you hear me? Can you hear me, Long Beach? --- Paid In Cocaine - The Mountain Goats