If Bukowski Could See Me Now Lyrics

[Narrator] On the shuttle home, I couldn't help but stare at my new hand. I kept flexing my fingers and twisting it back and forth. It felt fine. There wasn't even a scar. Already,...Read Full Lyrics

Would you hold it against me if I say that, “I’ve been missing you lately?” Do you remember when we sat outside my house, watched stars cascade, turning into something else? ...Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] At home, Jane responded to the news of my promotion with caution.[Jane] "Does this mean I'm going to see less of you?"[Narrator] "Look, I need to work hard to get ahead....Read Full Lyrics

Half the man I thought I’d be, double his size and constantly drinking.What? When your sip becomes your substance?You learn control or you learn how to crutch it.A mother and fat...Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] On level 87, demands on my time increased. I had meetings with people who used to boss me around. I regularly caught a later shuttle home. My new hand never regained fee...Read Full Lyrics

I wish that I could say, “I’m giving you my best.”To the people that I’m closest to this is my first collapse.I spent the last few years trying to figure it out.It left me ...Read Full Lyrics

"You have 1 new message."[Jane] "Hey, it's me. Um, I just thought I'd let you know, my dad came 'round and fixed the side gate. I know you said you'd do it, but, um...well, anyway....Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] I found it difficult to approach the cage, and for a moment, I considered backing out. Almost without my consent, it seemed the new hand reached behind me and pushed on ...Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] I began to forget things. Not about work, of course; my knowledge and skill in doing my job only improved after the changes. I forgot Jane's birthday and her cat's name....Read Full Lyrics

[Narrator] At work, my meetings increased in frequency. They became a blur where solutions were reached, deals were struck, and I contributed instinctively and effectively. My job ...Read Full Lyrics