Fortune Teller Lyrics

The sign on the street said I should visit Ms. Rosie

She could tell me what I need to know

Arrow pointed up to a second floor window

The one with the lights turned down low

Neon flickered off of red velvet curtains

And a crystal ball there all aglow

For just five dollars I could have me a fortune

And a place to duck out of the snow

So I walked up the stairs, proceeded to knock on the door

And I called out, "Hey...is there anyone home?"

Right then a pretty young gypsy with a henna tattoo on her hand

She said, "I'd tell you, but you already know who I am..."

Yeah, right then that pretty young gypsy with a henna tattoo on her hand

She said, "You got some questions, I understand.

I might have the answers; I'll help if I can."

She led me to a hand-carved table, the likes of which I'd never seen

Struck a match and lit herself a number of candles

Placed them all around the floor by my feet

She went to the window and she closed tight those curtains

Sat down and looked me dead in the eye

And after what seemed like an eternity, asked me

The question caught me quite by surprise

She said, "How does it feel to be out there all on your own?

I know you might think so, but you're not alone..."

Right then that pretty young gypsy

Came and kissed me smack dab on my lips

She said, "You want some advice, I can give you a tip..."

Right then that pretty young gypsy

Came and kissed me smack dab on my lips

She said, "Life is for living, you can put down your script.

You're already home...no point in wasting a trip."

"Like a fool you've been running 'round this world

Searching everywhere for your salvation

But it will come to you - it will find you when it's time

There's no need to hide

Foolish pride aside and dare to dream beyond your imagination

Then you can fly away

Fly away"

(Then she took me)

Just when that pretty young gypsy

Came and kissed me smack dab on my lips

She said, "Life is for living, you can put down your script.

You're already home...no point in wasting a trip.

'Cuz man, you've been tripping."