Alison

"Alison" is a song of longing, lamenting and admiration for someone named Alison. The narrator is speaking to her, telling her how lost he feels without her, and how her complicated life still amazes him. He admires her strength and courage, telling her that he'll "wear your clothes when we're both high" while they both sink deeper into sorrow. The chorus speaks of the hope that Alison is out there somewhere, and the narrator is content to "drink [her] wine" and just wait for her return.

[Verse 1] Listen close and don't be stoned I'll be here in the morning 'Cause I'm just floating Your cigarette still burns Your messed-up world will thrill me [Refrain] Alison, I'm lost [Chorus] "Alison," I said, "We're sinking" There's nothing here but that's okay Outside your room, your sister's spinning But she lies, tells me she's just fine I guess she's out there somewhere [Verse 2] And the sailors, they strike poses TV covered walls End so slowly With your talking and your pills Your messed-up life still thrills me [Refrain] Alison, I'm lost [Chorus] Alison, I'll drink your wine I'll wear your clothes when we're both high "Alison," I said, "We're sinking" But she laughs and tells me it's just fine I guess she's out there somewhere