Jandek

Move from the Mountain

Jandek


I wanted to move from the mountain 
I wanted to walk among men 
Small errands, children, and nothing special 
Were favorite things to you 
The best life could have been so simple 
Giving up yours for her 
She put you in a trance 
Such an entertaining magic 
You would have done anything 
Only the moments she gave you were real 
There wasn't any other personality 
What a gift, what a happy time 
But now that you've moved from the mountain 
You can't force yourself to be there again 
Oh yeah, and this world among men is so sad 
I can sense my confidence splinter 
Into pieces that bear your reflection 
Why can't I laugh and be happy 
What kind of vacuum took my enthusiasm