Walking After Dark

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Walking After Dark
as recorded on Talking to Henry (2020)

He’s walking after dark
Just a walk through the park
He’s walking after dark
And nobody knows… nobody knows…
No nobody knows how far he’s gonna go.

If he were a star, he’d be a minor
He’d be a miner searching for gold
An ember in the darkness
A speck of light …
Just a speck of light in a night of coal.

In and out like a thief he’d say
Never noticed I’ve been there almost every day ~ every day
I’m taking one earring at a time
Never noticed I’ve been there
You think your losing your mind
Your mine, your mine, all mine!

He’s walking after dark ~ with all the bodies sleeping
Bones buried in backyards ~ by beasts bred for safe keeping
The dogs begin to bark ~ but nobody hears them
’Cause nobody cares… No nobody hears…
Tree falling in the woods.

If she were a plant, she’d be a wild one
She’d be defiant just trying to grow
A single green of envy
And a rainbow ~ yes a rainbow of soul.

They’re walking after dark
Just a walk past your yard
Yes, they’re walking after dark
And nobody knows… nobody knows…
No nobody knows how far they’re gonna go.

Are your door locks tried?
Are your windows shut tight?