Memory's Stain - Cass McCombs

Memory’s stain appeared to you in the bath

Memory’s stain, body laundered, Soul it hath

I have a confession

In the form of a question:

How could you entertain

Trading know-how for a stain?

Look now, I’m no better

Look now, our thrift sweater

Pulled over you

Look now, how wide are the holes!

Look now, the power it holds

Over you

Well, I’ll be damned!

A calf is easy to brand

Memory’s stain;

you’re not content with my answer

Memory’s stain;

on the cusp of Gemini and Cancer

You’re not bored, just sleep deprived

Drunk on jealousy and pride

Boozing is the highest aim

When spittle won’t get out Memory’s stain

Look now, I’m no better

Look now, our thrift sweater

Pulled over you

Look now, how wide are the holes!

Look now, the power it holds

Over you

Well, I’ll be damned!

A calf is easy to brand