Show Teeth - Tell Me lyrics

by Reyna M. I ask you to tell me about yourself You answer with a list A list of accomplishments A list of things you've done A list of things you keep yourself busy with But that's not what I asked What I asked was What the dancing colors across the sky makes you feel And what the craters in the moon inspire in you I want to know what you see When the sun's rays flirt with the water making it dazzle like diamonds, for a moment−then it disperses I want to know what you hear When the wind whispers cooly into your ears Then fades into the orange dream of a sunset I want to know how the images you see every day− The image of the speeding of cars on the freeway of black asphalt mixing with your thoughts about the temperature of the day And the image of the long lanky leaves of the palo verde tree swaying with the disturbances of the wind as specks of pollen, specks of vibrant yellow color, pierce your eyes as they flutter then fall to the ground I want to know what these images do to your heart Do you keep still? Or does your heart start pulsing Sending warm blood to your soul Making you alive? This is what I want to know When I ask Tell me about yourself