The Badlees - I'm Not Here Anymore lyrics

(Alexander) You have reached A number and a name But I am gone And won't be back again If you wish To leave a word or two Here it is You know what to do Speak your mind, save yourself some time That's what machines are for But I'm not here anymore, I'm not here anymore Had a friend Who had a lady fair Took his own life Just to prove he cared Now her and her new man Yes, they're doing fine On everything He generously left behind The note he left said, "Save your breath" "Don't ask me what for" I'm just not here anymore Once upon a time As the story's always told The people bowed and prayed Around a calf of gold Now the weeds are taking over Where the garden used to grow Some things a man can conquer Some things he must let go, some things he must let go I have ruled Over a cup and spoon And I conclude That the kingdom's doomed And I have schemed I have waited and prayed Had my dreams Attractively displayed So if it's your time, speak your mind That's what regimes are for But I'm not here anymore Once upon a time As the story's often told The people bowed and prayed Around a calf of gold Now the leaves are taking over Where the flowers used to grow I'm not here anymore