Ordinary Sadness

I saw midnight rain behind the curtain The city tells no lies Enormous heartbreak stares you in the mirror You should go home, it’s late, You’re tired A dog hasn’t crossed the boulevard Twenty four hours, a calendar day There are facts of life I can deal with, For others I hide my eyes — Newlywed lovers crowd the subway Remember how companionship was once a lovely game You don’t notice the small details Any more than you notice the bigger ones Red rimmed eyes, Get to bed, You need your bed ____ A-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la [repeat random lines from the song]