Gunpowder: A Ballet - Dr. Manhattan

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