Fortune Teller

The sign on the street said I should visit Ms. Rosie She could tell me what I need to know Arrow pointed up to a second floor window The one with the lights turned down low Neon flickered off of red velvet curtains And a crystal ball there all aglow For just five dollars I could have me a fortune And a place to duck out of the snow So I walked up the stairs, proceeded to knock on the door And I called out, "Hey...is there anyone home?" Right then a pretty young gypsy with a henna tattoo on her hand She said, "I'd tell you, but you already know who I am..." Yeah, right then that pretty young gypsy with a henna tattoo on her hand She said, "You got some questions, I understand. I might have the answers; I'll help if I can." She led me to a hand-carved table, the likes of which I'd never seen Struck a match and lit herself a number of candles Placed them all around the floor by my feet She went to the window and she closed tight those curtains Sat down and looked me dead in the eye And after what seemed like an eternity, asked me The question caught me quite by surprise She said, "How does it feel to be out there all on your own? I know you might think so, but you're not alone..." Right then that pretty young gypsy Came and kissed me smack dab on my lips She said, "You want some advice, I can give you a tip..." Right then that pretty young gypsy Came and kissed me smack dab on my lips She said, "Life is for living, you can put down your script. You're already home...no point in wasting a trip." "Like a fool you've been running 'round this world Searching everywhere for your salvation But it will come to you - it will find you when it's time There's no need to hide Foolish pride aside and dare to dream beyond your imagination Then you can fly away Fly away" (Then she took me) Just when that pretty young gypsy Came and kissed me smack dab on my lips She said, "Life is for living, you can put down your script. You're already home...no point in wasting a trip. 'Cuz man, you've been tripping."