In the dream found a note that was not for me
On a bus stop bench downtown, bit south of High Street
Just said “meet me”
Had a number and some kind of map
Called, voice said: “You ready brother? Well get on up”
Okay then, take a chance, see what this could be
Get up, up to the top, beyond the elevator stop
Get up, up to where you dance all night, dance until the morning light
Get up, up to the party, that party on the roof
Get up, cause you know it’s right, and have all the proof
All we want and what we need, they’re ours when we can see
Came to on a train, Yamanote Line
Makes no sense: it’s Tokyo 1999
Keitai in my hand rings
This a joke–am I even awake?
Voice says “Ohaiyo brother. Glad you are back”
Confused but I go along, see where this will lead
Get up, up to the top, beyond the elevator stop
Get up, up to where you dance all night, dance until the morning light
Get up, up to the party, that party on the roof
Get up, cause you know it’s right, and this here’s the truth
All we want and what we need, it’s yours if you are free
Free from time in dance and song we’re
Here just a while and then gone, so
Get up, up to the top, beyond the elevator stop
Get up, up to where you dance all night, dance until the morning light
Get up, up to the party, that party on the roof
Get up, cause you know it’s right, and now we know the truth
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