The Soon and Very Soon Blues

It’s comin’ at you faster every day
it’s comin’ at you from every which way
soon and very soon
soon and very soon
you will dangle slowly in the silky noose
of your fine schemes
you will suffer endless nights
living in your own best dreams.

It’s a laser beam from outer space
it’s a shiny bullet in your face
soon and very soon
soon and very soon
you will find yourself
doing exactly what it is you set out to do
and all your friends will only be able to stare
and worship you.

Some people call for a judgment day
other folks they don’t hear it that way
I only know what I’ve been told
I only hope you’ll stop treating me so cold.

It’s waiting for you up around the bend
it’s all wrapped in ribbons
it’s your special friend
soon and very soon
soon and very soon
you will fall down to your knees
wishing you had learned how to pray
you’ll be givin a chance to talk
and you’ll have nothing left to say.



©James Velvet