From “Just Want to See” by The Cowboy Junkies
(lyrics by Michael Timmins)
Tommy, are you ready we better head to town
J.D.’s box is waiting to be lowered down
and you know how he hates to be kept waiting ’round. …Tommy, did you catch his face
before they closed the lid?
I swear I saw him wink once and flash me that old grin.
Oh, you know, that would be just like him …
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The Cowboy Junkies are great for touching and occasionally quirky lyrics. Probably my favorite in the camp of touching is the poetry of “Cold Tea.”
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If I pour your cup, that is friendship
If I add your milk, that is manners
If I stop there, claiming ignorance of taste,
That is tea
But if I measure the sugar
To satisfy your expectant tongue
Then that is love,
Sitting untouched and growing cold
—
ouch.
I love that one, too. How could I not? It’s about tea.