He’ll keep from hiding tonight

As the TV shines on

It’s little blue light on

To keep an eye on the faces

He’ll keep from worrying tonight

As the cigarette burns

And ashes fall and whirl

The little red glow on his face

He’ll keep from eating tonight

As the animal turns

As he remembers to live

As he forgets loves low light

He’ll keep from crying tonight

As forever drags on

As the last drop falls on

And lights fade out so slowly