She headed out to the street, determined
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With her brown purse
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And the dark skirt-suit
So many years, so many nights
Without even one crazy moment
He left without saying anything
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Maybe he went to the Chino theater
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He'll come back at dawn
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And wake her up, full of wine
So many years, so many nights
Never feeling any passion
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Their silver anniversary's already passed
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Celebrated in solitude
She put on a bit of lipstick
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And a light touch of makeup
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She took the barrette out of her hair
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Brought innocence back to her face
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She stepped into the street, unsure
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She smiled at a man, trembling
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And felt slipping from her heart
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The hot dampness of madness