The Mendoza Line - Fellow Travelers lyrics

The travelers rushed the borders You had your reasons Had your orders The mindless incrementalists Played your game - you made the list Paint your face - held up your fist Till someone slapped you limp wrist silly Slap-dash, insincere and unfulfilling You knew the rightful heir But you're not willing She wore a wire to the lord Two diamond? heels, a 10-inch sword It's on the books, it's by the boards It's up for sell you know We Can't afford it anyway I can't afford it anyway Well I'm washed on the run for highway robbery I think that this is best just not left up to me You held her in your arms And then you held her in disdain You washed up in the desert sun Then dried out in the rain Blind to your own purpose God knows why you even came To watch us burn Washes away.... Letter in the drawer I could've swore I loved you more I guess that now I ain't so sure It doesn't matter much Can't afford you anyway I Can't afford you anyway Washes away Can't afford you anyway