impasto words
pompous words
pepper our pizzazz

there has to be a reason
to speak
besides the sound
besides lark song
whistle whistle I'm here
there must I trust be a reason

nay say slew joy
nay say die
neither I nor we
have anywhere better to be
so let's show some enthusiasm
you all say yeah yeah yeah

there has to be a reason
besides indulgence
self and other
you pour on the gilt
I stew in it

there has to be a reason
besides hello

why…
why…
why…