|Suburban Space House

And so were sitting here
just watching t.v.
we went outside
there's nothing to see

summer is so boring
we could die

The streets are empty
it must be too hot
sunny side up cats
across the lot

it would be better
if we could fly

If we only had a spaceship
your house would be our first trip
We'd even land
if your backyard is flat


And so were sitting here

we dialed your phone
we must be crazy
we know your not home

It's sad you really had
to transfer

Just writing you letters
wouldn't be as fun
as visiting you
though it can't be done

It would be nice of you
to come over


If we only had a spaceship
your house would be our first trip
We'd beam you up
just so that we could chat


: april 1998
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