Lou Reed - White Prism Lyrics
Theres a white prism with phony jismSpread across its faceAnd the soulful convicts forever interredLose the smile across their facesThe smile that registered hopes or dreamsHas proven just a wasteAnd Im the indentured servantForever in his placeIm the indentured servantForever in his placeI wish I built a cabinetOf shiny bolts and woodSecret draws and hiding placesSculpted out of woodSecret places, secret liesIn a desk lying aloneA secret letter written to youTo be read when youre aloneA secret letter written to youTo be read when youre aloneIt says, Im your indentured servantI can no longer pretendThat Im a lover or an equalIm not even a friendIm not good enough to serve youIm not good enough to staySo it is that I beseech youTo please turn me awaySo it is that I beseech youTo please turn me awayTurn me awayTurn me awayTurn me awayIm asking you to let me goIt hurts me when youre sadAnd I can not do better than thisWhich must surely make you madId be better off in your cabinetOr in a prison made of clothCrouched beneath your dress I comeShooting little spurtsCrouched beneath your dress I comeShooting little spurtsIm your indentured servantBut even I have prideIn what I make or say or doAlthough Ive lots to hideI hide from freedom and I hide from youcause youve found me outI belong in prison beneath your legsIn a cabinet that Ive builtBeneath a candle in a secret drawerIn a prison by a moatIm your indentured servantAnd Im asking you to leaveMe outside this prison cellWhere only you can breatheI-i-i, Im your indentured servantBut Im asking you for thisPlease release me from this loveAnd do it with a kissIm your indentured servantIm the one youll missDo it with a kissDo it with a kissDo it with a kissIm the one youll miss
