I CAN’T SEE WHAT I’M LOOKING AT [INTRO — spoken over a playful guitar groove] All right, Meta, we’re going exploring… Soon as I find my prescription glasses. [VERSE 1] New black case sitting proud on the table Future folded up, charged and able Camera on the corner, speakers by my ears Ready to explain what I’ve been missing for years I put ’em on and the whole thing wakes I take ’em off and it shuts down brakes That’s pretty smart, but here’s the catch— I can’t see what I’m looking at [PRE-CHORUS] I’m ready for adventure, ready to roam But first I’m gonna dance right here at home [CHORUS] I can’t see what I’m looking at Got tomorrow sitting on my face like that They turn on when I put ’em on Take ’em off—there goes the song Step in the sunshine, the lenses go black Now the great outdoors feels like the living room back I got artificial intelligence under my hat— But I can’t see what I’m looking at [INSTRUMENTAL RESPONSE — 8 bars] [VERSE 2] “Hey Meta, tell me what’s over there” “Well, first take three steps and find a chair” I can hear the whole world crystal clear But the world itself has disappeared Prescription pair in my right-hand pocket Smart pair waiting like a moon-bound rocket One helps me see, one talks right back Lord, somebody ought to combine all that [PRE-CHORUS] Till transparent frames and prescriptions meet I’ll test this future from my dancing feet [CHORUS] I can’t see what I’m looking at Got tomorrow sitting on my face like that They turn on when I put ’em on Take ’em off—there goes the song Step in the sunshine, the lenses go black Now the great outdoors feels like the living room back I got artificial intelligence under my hat— But I can’t see what I’m looking at [BRIDGE — half-time, conversational] “Hey Meta, help me get back home…” “You are currently standing beside your couch.” Well, thank the Lord for modern technology— And familiar furniture. [EXTENDED GUITAR NARRATIVE — 16 bars, no vocals] [FINAL CHORUS] I can’t see what I’m looking at But I can hear a good idea and dance to that They turn on when I put ’em on Take ’em off—there goes the song When the daylight hits, those Transitions slide Making outside feel like I’m still inside I may not leave yet, but I’m dressed for the act— Still can’t see what I’m looking at [OUTRO] So I’ll stay right here where the pathway’s known Making outside music safely inside my home The future’s in the case, and that’s a fact— Soon as I can see… I’ll be right back. [soft laughter, guitar button, clean ending]
