Hot teardrops and cold compresses
Fever dream of my baby's dresses
Thinking of what came before
Lying here wanting more
Memories that we were making
All the while time was taking
What he needs we'll only guess
Hot teardrops and cold compresses
I see shouts, I hear flowers
I feel blinding light for hours
All my senses fall away
I've got nothing left to say
If I did you wouldn't hear
I'm so sorry - glad you're near
Speak to me and hold my hand
Tell me when this ship will land
In hot teardrops and cold compresses
Fever dream of my baby's dresses
Thinking of what came before
Lying here wanting more
Memories that we were making
All the while time was taking
What he needs we'll only guess
Hot teardrops and cold compresses
Socrates and Dave Thoreau
Walden Pond I feel your glow
Zevon said enjoy each sandwich
Now I get it, I can manage
Preacher chase me as I climb
Your wisdom ain't worth a dime
Soon I'll be across that line
Gonna burn one with John Prine
And hot teardrops and cold compresses
Fever dream of my baby's dresses
Thinking of what came before
Lying here wanting more
Memories that we were making
All the while time was taking
What he needs we'll only guess
Hot teardrops and cold compresses
So everybody's got their time
And when the Lord decides it's mine
Don't grieve over a song unsung
Here it is
My will's been done
Now I hear shouts
I smell flowers
I feel blinding love it's ours
And as I pass I'll hold your hand
Finally this ship will land
In hot teardrops and cold compresses
Fever dream of my baby's dresses
Thinking of what came before
Lying here wanting more
Memories that we were making
All the while time was taking
What he needs we'll only guess
Is hot teardrops and cold compresses