King David Of Silicon Valley

There was a kingdom of latch keys swinging
Like silver birds around our necks
All of the orchards sold off and cut down
To the gods of emptiness

City of progress Jehovah’s witness
Left by her husband with three kids
They were on welfare just like we all were
Who will you lose to get ahead
Silicon Valley you killed my family
Family was all I had

I heard you whisper my name in silence
As I was singing on my bed
No one could hear me you were so near me
I cherish every word you said

I am King David my crown has faded
Into an ashtray of regret
Phone calls at midnight drowning at first light
Life is nothing you’d expect
You know I find you hard to remember
But still you’re harder to forget