Leela, On The West Coast

I took a trip with Leela
We met in Alameda
She said
"I know a place where you can stay for free
It might not look like much. Feel free to use your touch
I'll be in the city working 9 to 3
We could meet up in the Mission
If you only give permission now, baby
5pm. Don't be late. I'll see ya down at Paxton Gate off 19th"

Then we went to Casanova
Carved our names in the show there
Looking for anything to cut our teeth
All the red light velvet and the feelings you were shelving
Led us to your loft above Market Street
Where you said that
"Life is nothing more than to open or close a door stately"
I said
"I guess. If you must ruminate, I believe I missed the last train to Ashby"

Hey Leela! I loved ya but I had to go
Don't be a stranger
If you want it you've got an open door

Then I found a quick solution
Down in Oakland's revolution
Picking up the pieces that you left behind
You thought that you had asked too much
I knew I wasn't good enough
I tried to break it gently as I passed you by
I still recall the morning light
Coming in your room beside the Tao Te Ching
Although your room was homely
I never did feel lonely when you were next to me

Hey Leela! I loved ya but I had to go
Don't be a stranger
If you want it you've got an open door

Now I'm on my own
Hunting home the best I can
Lless, you know
I held you as close as I can