A lamentation on the tyranny of time
Part I
Me and the Sloth
Me and the sloth
Cut from the same cloth
They say a rolling stone gathers no moss
Well, I’m slower than rock
Give my green hair a toss
If the bible says to be slothful is sin
Then why’d the lord give me a permanent grin?
If the tortoise and hare taught me anything
It’s gotta be lentement for the win
So I take my time
Move one toe down the line
Steady as she goes
Adagio
Part II
Welcome to Slothloríen
Father time better learn his place
I draw clear lines around my space
Slow your roll, man
Get in step with my pace
I’ll be spinning the earth in reverse on its axis
Convincing the hour hand to start spinning backwards
Silence a scream
Now I live free
Release your numbered grip on me
I listen only to the metronome
The truest compass, guiding me home
Its pendulum will be my guide
With the sun, the moon and the rising tide
I feel your heart beat along with mine
It’s in the air, we’ll read the signs
From my secret branch
Watch you weave through the trees
Love come to me when the time is right