Syncopated Rhyme Lyrics

It's a syncopated rhyme

You miss your lover's touch

She says she's feeling fine

Says she misses you so much

You throw your shadow to the breeze

You hear the freight train whistle moan

You drop down to your knees

And wonder, will it take you home

It's a syncopated rhyme

Full of laughter and disease

A touch of salt and lime

Help the memories to freeze

Can't find the rhythm

Can't find the beat

Sold all your passion

To the man down the street

Destiny led you

Towards this chance to compete

Holes in your pockets

Plastic bags on your feet

It's a syncopated rhyme

The words are only sounds

You pay a nickel for a dime

And you think you're gaining ground

You see the peasants at the store

Pulling coupons from their jeans

As your conscience starts to snore

And you wonder what it means

It's a syncopated rhyme

Beating on the ocean floor

Like it's been there for all time

Like a heart that's feeling sore

Can't find the rhythm

Can't find the beat

Sold all your passion

To the man down the street

Destiny led you

Towards this chance to compete

Holes in your pockets

Plastic bags on your feet