Erica's Word

Erica's gone shy

Some unknown X behind the why

All is some less today

Mass not conserving in the old way

Checking out with Brother Jay

I'll miss your half of me

Girl are you leaving something you might later need?

Erica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurred

Erica's news, singing the praise and playing the blues

Pulling the rug out under my shoes

Twelve years ago

Shorthand allegiance to the long throw

Make believe and pretend

I remember when they served the same end

You always liked the photo of us sitting in our car

Just like we're driving

Girl it's not looking like we'll go all that far

Erica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurred

Erica's find, blowing my hair and tearing my mind

Throwing for grabs and leaving behind

Maybe you'll find that promised love

The tingle to the touch

Girl and I hope it comes through for you in a clutch

But I wouldn't bet much

Erica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurred

Erica's news, singing the praise and playing the blues

Pulling the rug out under my shoes

Erica's find, blowing my hair and tearing my mind

Erica's word, taking me clear and leaving me blurred

Knocking me down from second to third