(alexander)

you have reached
a number and a name
but i am gone
and won´t be back again
if you wish
to leave a word or two
here it is
you know what to do
speak your mind, save yourself some time
that´s what machines are for
but i´m not here anymore, i´m not here anymore

had a friend
who had a lady fair
took his own life
just to prove he cared
now her and her new man
yes, they´re doing fine
on everything
he generously left behind
the note he left said, "save your breath"
"don´t ask me what for"
i´m just not here anymore

once upon a time
as the story´s always told
the people bowed and prayed
around a calf of gold
now the weeds are taking over
where the garden used to grow
some things a man can conquer
some things he must let go, some things he must let go

i have ruled
over a cup and spoon
and i conclude
that the kingdom´s doomed
and i have schemed
i have waited and prayed
had my dreams
attractively displayed
so if it´s your time, speak your mind
that´s what regimes are for
but i´m not here anymore

once upon a time
as the story´s often told
the people bowed and prayed
around a calf of gold
now the leaves are taking over
where the flowers used to grow

i´m not here anymore