It's Still Happening

[Verse 1]

I was screaming in my head or mouthing help me help me

Repeatedly

All those people hanging out

While looking over my shoulder at the older, taller man saying no, no, no

All those people hanging out

In a place I did not recognize

He was filling up a clear plastic box with colored candy, colored nuts

All sold by the weight

Here's where it all begins

[Chorus 1]

I guess I'm stayin' here tonight

So shut the door and shut off the light

I guess I'm stayin' here tonight

It's been a long time

[Verse 2]

My first painting in class

I'll be late

He took one to finish it, painting white on the background

I got upset

Don't stay up and wait

The painting didn't end up in the show, he told me later

It was because the teacher said it wasn't good at all

We were pretending this in the lobby earlier

But I don't play bass!

I'll come back here to you

As my grandmother pointed out 4 crocodiles

(or maybe they were alligators)

[Chorus 1]

I guess I'm stayin' here tonight

So shut the door and shut off the light

I guess I'm stayin' here tonight

It's been a long time

[Bridge]

All those people hanging out

So I'll be late

Don't stay up and wait

[Chorus 2]

I guess I'm stayin' here tonight

So shut the door and shut off the light

I never made it home last night

It's been a long time

It's been a long time

It's been a long time