Below the Basement

Placing bets with the convalescents and well-to-do
As expected, the criminal presence has finally come to roost
(This could be the chance I mention you)

Somewhere up where discussions rupture recycled air
And after hours a couple of cowards who couldn't give a care
I could be the girl underneath the stairs
Buried in the clearing
Under the veneering
I can barely hear it

Below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement

Second-guessing and overdressing a simple wound
Taking cuts after divvying up the decrepit crescent moon
Falling out of love, yeah it's easy to do
(Falling into love is easy too)
Relish and relive it
Catch it and release it
I can barely see it

Below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement

Crawling out of love, yeah it's nothing new
The wallpaper keeps peeling
Nothing can conceal it
I can almost feel it

Below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement
Just below the basement