John Cale - Slip Away Lyrics
Words and music: lou reed & john calePeople said to lock the door and have an open house no moreThe said the factory must change and slowly slip awayBut if i have to live in fear, where will i get my ideasWith all those crazy people gone, will i slowly slip awayStill there's no more billy name, and ondine is not the sameWonton and the turtle goneSlowly slip away...slowly slip awayIf i close the factory door and don't see those people anymoreIf i give in yo infamy...i'll slowly slip awayI know it seems that friends are rightHello daylight, goodbye nightBut starlight is so quiet here, think i'll slowly slip awayWhat can i do by myself, it's good to here from someone elseIt's good to hear a crazy voice that will not slip awayWill not slip awayIf i have to live in fear my ideas will slowly slip awayIf i have to live in fear i'm afraid my life will slip awayIf you can't see me past my doorWhy your thoughts could slowly slip awayIf i have to lock the door, another life exists no moreSlip awayFriends have said to lock the doorWatch out for who comes through the doorThe said the factory must changeBut i don't
