Jackie

Verse 1

I recall when Jackie moved to town with her dirty face and tattered gown
She said you ought to see the real one but for the sake of first impressions
I just left it on the hanger, turned and faced the danger, and wondered
Will they ever see me? Will they ever see me?

Verse 2

The first time that I took her out, I twirled her ‘round and all about
I dipped her with the moon and stars and we woke up to passing cars
And as I pulled away that day, I gazed into the neon haze, and wondered
Will I ever see her? Will they ever see her?

Chorus 1

It’s a long walk to the riverbank, and its guarded by the trolls, I think
Their bound to ask us questions
Will they be the tricky ones?
Can I really see her? Can I really see her…can we reach the riverbank

Verse 3

The earth chased its tail around the sun, and I found myself the chosen one
But can I be the hero that dies to save the status quo?
From the voices of propriety that stand upon their dignity
And they refuse to see her. Will they ever see her?

Chorus 2

It’s a long walk to the riverbank, and its guarded by the trolls, I think
Their bound to ask us questions
They’re bound to be the tricky ones, like
Was she raised to praise the Lord? To speak in tongues and bow before
The moving of the Holy Ghost?
Experience is what matters most
Can I really see her? Can I really see her…can we reach the riverbank?

Outro 2x

When I reach the distant shore
Will I find that there is more to here
Then I ever saw before