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I Can't See What I'm Looking At

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[Intro] Put 'em on— Everything wakes up. Take 'em off— Everything quits. Well... that's helpful. [Verse 1] Got smart glasses sitting by my regular pair, One knows the weather, One gets me there. One wants a question, One helps me read, And somehow both of 'em Are exactly what I need. Step through the doorway, Sun hits the glass, Everything darkens— Well, that happened fast. I came out looking For one simple thing, Now I've got two sets of lenses And a voice explaining everything. [Chorus] I can't see what I'm looking at, But I can tell you what it does. One pair knows where I'm going, One remembers where I was. I'm looking through technology, Technology's looking back— Lord, I've got all these answers, I just can't see what I'm looking at. [Verse 2] “What's that over there?” Now we're having a talk. Glasses give me details While I'm taking a walk. I nod like I knew it. They politely agree. That's a pretty good arrangement Between the future and me. Back inside, Prescription pair. Smart ones resting Over there. Coffee on the table, Music in the room— I can dance around the kitchen Without identifying the broom. [Chorus] I can't see what I'm looking at, But I can tell you what it does. One pair knows where I'm going, One remembers where I was. I'm looking through technology, Technology's looking back— Lord, I've got all these answers, I just can't see what I'm looking at. [Instrumental — 8 Bars] Electric guitar and Hammond answer each other. No vocals. [Bridge] Maybe seeing isn't only Reading every little sign. Maybe sometimes it's knowing Which pair works at which time. Put 'em on— The whole world starts talking. Take 'em off— Peace and quiet. Put the other pair on— Oh. There you are. [Instrumental — 16 Bars] Warm guitar narrative over the live band. No vocals. [Final Chorus] I can't see what I'm looking at, But I'm getting pretty good. One pair tells me what I'm seeing, One lets me see it like I should. I'm walking with technology, But I still choose the track— I've got the whole world talking, And my coffee waiting back. I can't see what I'm looking at— Maybe that's all right. I've got one pair for adventure, And one that gets the letters right. [Outro] Put 'em on— Adventure mode. Take 'em off— Regular Steve. Switch pairs— There it is. ...Now where'd I put my glasses?