Can

I can be human if I try, flip through the channels on TV,

Make toast in the morning, hide my smile when you say you need me.

I can be human if I try, have a favorite book and read it twice,

Sing Zep in the shower, look at my feet when you say I look nice.

I can be human if I try, speed through yellow lights 'cause I can't wait,

Stub my toe on the door, fix my tie when you say it's not straight.

I've fallen, how?

What am I now?

I cannot pray,

Can't even say

I'm sorry.

But.

I can be human if you want me, slow dance in the street every night,

Hold your hand when it's cold, take a deep breath and turn out the light.

I can be human if you want me, kiss away every crooked scar,

Press your palm against mine, take in every little thing you are.

I can be human if you want me, just tell me, please, what I should do,

Say it when we're alone, when nothing matters but me and you.