Rusting: a slow-burn waltz Iron and air as they wait for something. Wait for when, wait for what, wait for whom? Forty new years and a north star state hospital room And you. Have i been rusting, too, oh, dear soldier? Cuz i've been waiting. And i'm a little worse for the wear (as i'm sure you're aware by now) So forgive me. please come out? Oh, you're killing me, boy scout. I fought for victory As i stormed the beach. Beneath the corrosion, Metal lies lustrous, metal lies brave As the day it was hung from the neck Of a bright-eyed boy from texas For his valor. for your valor, On my honor, i will not dissappoint you again. Have i been rusting, too, oh, dear soldier? Cuz i've been waiting. And i'm a little worse for the wear (as i'm sure you're aware by now) So forgive me. please come out? Oh, you're killing me, boy scout. I fought for victory As i stormed the beach. But my campaign has failed, Though i fought valiantly. Your defenses, dear soldier Have pushed me back to sea. Clutching this fistful of sand That will make its way home with me Destined for a bottle on a mantle: white label, black block print: "places i've been (slash) would like to see again." But my campaign has failed, Though i fought valiantly. Your defenses, dear soldier Have pushed me back to sea. Back to sea I won't be back to see you...