Nick Drake - Parasite lyrics

Lifting the mask from a local clown, feeling down like him

Seeing the light in a station bar and traveling far in sin

Sailing downstairs to the northern line, watching the shine of his shoes

Hearing the trials of the people there, who's to care if they lose?

Take a look, you may see me on the ground

For I am the parasite of this town

Dancing a jig in a church with chimes, a sign of the times today

Hearing no bell from a steeple tall, people all in dismay

Falling so far on a silver spoon, making the moon for fun

Changing a robe for a size too small, people all get hung

Take a look, you might see me coming through

For I am the parasite who travels two-by-two

I'm lifting the mask from a local clown, feeling down like him

And I'm seeing the light in a station bar and traveling far in sin

And I'm sailing downstairs to the northern line, watching the shine of his shoes

And hearing the trials of the people there, who's to care if they lose?

Take a look, you might see me on the ground

For I am the parasite of this town

Take a look, you may see me in the dirt

For I am the parasite who hangs from your skirt