up on the orange moon

Just now I heard the rattling of a van, misha
The shadow lady told me of your plan
I'll go, but you should know it’s all in vain
I've never been more sane
And the moonlight’ll always find me

Where darkness seeps in corners
And crawls upon musty walls
Where shadows creep like mourners
Up and down empty halls
Where no candlelight can keep out the night
Threatening my padded room
When darkness blinds me, there you’ll find me: up on the orange moon

Where silver frosted mountains
Rise to the velvet sky
So powdered sugar fountains
Sparkle in gemini
There my slice of paradise
Hovers above the gloom
If you dare confine me there you’ll find me: up on the orange moon 

No bars, misha, can bind me
When evening kills the light
With twinkling stars behind me
I'll be riding the back of the night

Words & music by michael johnson
© 2006 zubsongs, ltd.