News From Babel - Banknote lyrics

I nailed a banknote to a tree But it did not nourish me I placed a cheque upon the earth I signed it, but No crops came forth I pressed a coin against my lips I closed my eyes – I felt no kiss I came to the conclusion that I'd laboured Under an illusion and that The light loves the leaf, The soil needs the seed, and Love must have a lover. All this I discovered On An empty stomach.