They’re just like family
you don’t get to choose them
You’ll find out quickly
you have things in common
But still you feel lonely
no water no phone
Scared shitless and hungry
and they’re asking from home
Are you near the volcano
Did you feel the earthquake
Your mouth is swollen
from the food
You don’t know the language
but you don’t want to be rude
So you say hello and
thank you very much
Still something’s missing
your new lover’s touch
It’s raining cats and dogs
and Nuclear Fallout
You’re always waiting
for the next thing
Always contemplating
words you want to sing
You’ve traveled so far
to be here right now
Be mindful and present
it’s time to learn how
That’s why you came here
now isn’t it
They’ve wanted to love you
but they never could
Your own self loathing
keeps you from what’s good
Your guts always tell you
it’s so easy to hide
While just across
the sea on either side
Japan is in ruin
yellow dust’s on its way