It’s not just now; it’s been this way all my life
Some mental disorder I only overcame by reciting
Lyrics until they were carved in my brain, but I
Don’t have that kind of time or patience anymore
Don’t forget the lyrics to this song
I say every night as I play bass
And the minute I finish practicing
Sometimes I can’t recall the song’s name
Some people mishear lyrics and for days or years
Until it’s pointed out or read or heard correctly
Sing a song aloud or in their heads using the same
Misheard words recited with absolute conviction
For me with almost any song I’ve ever heard
Unless I see the words in print, and sometimes even then
I’ll sing them wrong, along with more I just make up
Recalled words that never were, perpetually perplexed
Lanning Lee 