You Cannot Go Back

The Queen of the Dark
And her companion so sharp
Cuddle up close to me.

She howls at the moon
Bring me my candle and spoon
Then nips my arm affectionately.

And she says
Hey, hey. Won't you take me over the line?

And I say
Hey, hey, Got the method? I got the time.

And if you stay-ay.
We can practice death by design
Though,
Everything I know
Disappears eventually

And you can not go back
You can not go back

Under Grand Central
Where the sub-humans sleep
There's a desperation deeper than most

You roll out your thread
Find your way back from the dead
Thought you'd never have to give up the ghost.

And they say
Hey, hey. Would you like to come on inside

And you say
Hey, hey. Is the payment well worth the ride?

And they say
Hey, hey. Depends on where the labyrinth leads you
Sorrow might seize you.
Then you're chained irrevocably

And you can not go back
You can not go back

Pay attention
Dark portensions sigh

Hark the heralds
Angels seldom lie

(BREAK)

A climb in excess
Can nullify all success
And bring about the end of the day

Hangin' round your room
In your glamour and gloom
Practicing your Spandau ballet

And you say
Hey, hey. Get out man, you're stealin' my air

And I say
Hey, hey. Don't tell me that you really care

And it's cliché
Endin' up just like Judy Garland
Listen up, darlin'.
If this is how it's going to be

You can not go back
You can not go back
You can not grow back
Like a flower
You can not roll back
Like a stone
Every livin' hour, baby.

Singing this is better
Than to see you lyin'
Deader than a bone