National Anthem

"National Anthem"

I never will forget you my American love.
And I'll always remember you, wild as they come.
And though if I saw you I'd pretend not to know.
The place where you were in my heart is now closed.
I already live with too many ghosts.

And everybody, lately, is living up in space.
Flying through transmissions on invisible airwaves.
With everything discovered just waiting to be known,
What's left for God to teach from His throne?
And who will forgive us when He's gone?

So take what you need now, honey.
And do what you like.
Don't worry about me, Mama, I'm all right.

And I can't stand the weather, no, I never liked the rain.
We drink on the job, then we go home early.
And I remember she used to look so good in that dress.
Now she just screams how I promised her more than this.
Take it easy baby, it ain't over yet.

So take what you need now, honey.
And do what you like.
Don't worry about me, Mama, I'm all right.
And if there's something you need...
And if there's something you find…
Whatever gets you through the night.
Whatever gets you through the night.

I never will forget you my American love.
And I'll always remember you wild as they do come.