Lyrics: Paul Auster (from the novel Timbuktu)
Throw yourself into the arms of the world
And the air will hold you. Hold back
And the world will jump you from behind.
Go for broke down the highway of bones.
Follow the music of your steps, and when the lights go out
Don't whistle---sing.
If you keep your eyes open, you'll always be lost.
Give away your shirt, give away your gold,
Give away your shoes to the first stranger you see.
Much will come of nothing
If you dance the jitterbug waltz...
Throw yourself into the arms of the world
And the air will hold you. Hold back
And the world will jump you from behind.
Go for broke down the highway of bones.
Follow the music of your steps, and when the lights go out
Don't whistle---sing.
If you keep your eyes open, you'll always be lost.
Give away your shirt, give away your gold,
Give away your shoes to the first stranger you see.
Much will come of nothing
If you dance the jitterbug waltz...