ready

ready to lay it down
put it there
on the ground
but it's not fair
cos you're not looking
in my direction

ready to give it up
give it away
empty my cup
but you won't say
you've been booking
a different flight

what does it take to get a good reflection?
polishing the old standby?
perhaps a bit of introspection
will reveal the reasons why

Look at me, I've not changed
I'm being what I am
It may be the first time
but I'm not deranged
I'm just doing what I can

ready to turn it over
inside out
raised and lower
within without
and there's no looking
at mirage's reflection

ready to tune it in
crank it up
singing and ridin
high in the stirrup
and finally hooking
my hat on the tree

what does it take to get a good reflection?
polishing the old standby?
perhaps a bit of introspection
will reveal the reasons why

Look at me, I've not changed
I'm being what I am
It may be the first time
but I'm not deranged
I'm just doing what I can