[Verse 1]
Bow and arrow, no wind
High up in the dawn light, where everything begins
No direction, but a steady drum
Over the treetops, put my knuckle on the sun
[Refrain]
Oh, mama, I cannot say that
I'm not affected by your orange blossom ways
Took aim, and spoke low
Backed up to the West and let that little arrow go
[Pre-Chorus]
The Valhalla, wanna name you
Old relations in the valley want to claim you
There's no pill that can satisfy
Your need to work and my need not to deny
[Chorus]
I can moan like a dog and kick like a mule
Say I've been sleeping well, that wouldn't be true
And I'm hooked like a fish on a telephone line
Rounders and powders and fine Spanish wine
[Verse 2]
Oh, darling, still awake
There are shadows on the wall where the dawn wants to break
This old mattress, where we used to lie
Heaven knows it's empty and I'm still on my side
[Refrain]
Oh, mama, I cannot say
I am not affected by those old-fashioned ways
There's some blood, some bone
Something so sweet about the air back home
[Pre-Chorus]
Some name it, some blame it
Some would rather see it go, while others wanna claim it
Every jewel that you find
Every glass you drain and every watch you wind
[Chorus]
I can moan like a dog and kick like a mule
Say I've been sleeping well, that wouldn't be true
And I'm hooked like a fish on a telephone line
Rounders and powders and fine Spanish wine
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
Bow and arrow, no wind
High up in the dawn light where everything begins
Took aim, spoke low
Backed up to the West and let that little arrow go