Shaky Blue Can

Back when everything was gonna be alright
Startled in the startling sunshine
Tongue-tied
Sunshine isn't strychnine
Moping in the motel

A shaky blue can
It's your hand shaking
Not the can

Back when everything was gonna be ok
Coping with the motel
We were wide awake
Window shade pulled from its frame
Sun spilled careless on your careful face

A shaky blue can
It's your hand shaking
Not the can

It's not protection but thank you
With diminishing attitude and a sad ineptitude
You loved the unlovable