Lyrics Gunpowder: A Ballet - Dr. Manhattan

Gunpowder: A Ballet

There’s a graceful dance above me
From the sun reflecting in
Off the cars that pass below
Each with their own story within
And the dance moves they remind me
Of the times that I’ve walked in
To a room and left with nothing
Except the fear to walk back in
So I’ll say safe at my vantage
On occasion I’ll peer in
You’ll grow up out of the corner
Of my eyes right next to him
You’ll need help you’ll need attention
You’re a captivated whim
But I’m a coward prone to quitting
I just make sure never to begin
The gunpowder between my teeth
Let’s me know that I’ve come clean
It should be easy to say goodbye
Since you won’t be looking at me
I can see you through the window
But the cracks keep you a blur
There’s a victim in this story
I wish to god that it was her
Though I know I’ve your recognition
It’s of its nature I’m not sure
If I could ever push this question
I’d shut my ears for the answer
So I’ll say safe at my vantage
On occasion I’ll peer in
You’ll grow up out of the corner
Of my eyes right next to him
You’ll need help you’ll need attention
You’re a captivated whim
But I’m a coward prone to quitting
I just make sure never to begin
The gunpowder between my teeth
Let’s me know that I’ve come clean
It should be easy to say goodbye
Since you won’t be looking at me
Letting you (???)
Is scary ‘cause (???) touching her
Letting you know
I’m weary ‘cause I’m not sure it’ll hurt
The gunpowder between my teeth
Let’s me know that I’ve come clean
It should be easy to say goodbye
Since you won’t be looking at me
The gunpowder between my teeth
Let’s me know that I’ve come clean
It should be easy to say goodbye
Since you won’t be looking at me