Dying on the vine - John Cale

I've been chasing ghosts and I don't like it
I wish someone would show me where to draw the line
I'd lay down my sword if you would take it
And tell everyone back home I'm doing fine

I was with you down in Acapulco
Trading clothing for some wine
Smelling like an old adobe woman
Or a William Burroughs playing for lost time

I was thinking about my mother
I was thinking about what's mine
I was living my life like a Hollywood
But I was dying on the vine

Who could sleep through all that noisy chatter
The troops, the celebrations in the sun
The authorities say my papers are all in order
And if I wasn't such a coward I would run

I'll see you me when all the shooting's over
Meet me on the other side of town
Yes, you can bring all your friends along for protection
It's always nice to have them hanging around

I was thinking about my mother
I was thinking about what's mine
I was living my life like a Hollywood
But I was dying, dying on the vine

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[bonzodog10]

First time i ever heard this bloke, think i will be listening to him for a long time from now on.

[EMILIOMARENGO]

Cale's the best!! A man and his piano!! Blow me away!!

[nimatek667]

pic at 2:34 taken by the police? XD

John is sooo amazing! just have to love his music <3

[lusiberica]

@bonzodog10 

[islandgirlFelecia]

This is beautiful and sweet, and sexy even,and haunting and simple and complicated all at the same time. This is excellence.

[brakoify]

@arjunholmie because tarnation is just a wierd place and nobody wants to hang around in there! he is, however, famous in the UK and atleast where im at in the US

[MyPatrickn]

The best song in the world for me right now

[arjunholmie]

how in tarnation is this guy not famous?!

[GajoDaFolha]

I just can't get tired of listening this...or listening Cale imcompromising style...it takes!

[GajoDaFolha]

superb...no need more comments!

[CLe01987]

I was with you ...down in Acapulco <3 love this

[sroodvn]

S= D: