There were spaces between Donald and whatever he said
Strangers had forced him to live in his head

--John Prine, Donald & Lydia

If dreams were lightning, and thunder was desire
This old house would have burned down a long time ago

--John Prine, Angel from Montgomery

Close your eyes, hold your breath, and always trust your cape.

--Guy Clark, The Cape

I can still feel the eyes of those blue-bellied devils
As I walk around tonight through the concrete and metal

--Tom Petty, Rebels

I'm Lord and Master of a Fool's Taj Mahal
Who says you can't have it all

--Alan Jackson recorded it, don't know who wrote it