Some Song

for the fans

Elsie, it’s three a.m.
Crackles on the track, headphones in the dark
Go on, play it again
Play it back to back, listen to it hard

Press your eyes until you hear
The notes between the bars

Closer, like passing cars
Fake it through the day, curl up on the bed
Louder, like shooting stars
Whispers on the tape, Johnny Walker Red

Your face is white with laptop light
Your heart is in your head

Elsie, it’s three a.m.
Crackles on the track, headphones in the dark