Well, the sailor with his elephant's nose

Would come to girls in bed

And just as they were about to fall asleep

He would tell them that they were not really tired yet

He would suggest that they got out of bed

And try to get to know the shapes in the dark



Well, some of the shapes

Where like thick arms pressed against faces

And then there were some that were blue

Like rods of steel

Almost shining through the darkness

Almost shining through the darkness again



The shapes were always confusing

And the moment one began to understand one of them

It would change into something different

Even the sailor himself

Would change into a woman with huge eyes

If he was observed for too long



It was not easy to find the way back to bed

When this happened

And one could wander lost in one's own bedroom

Bumping heavily into things that had no presence





Bass and guitar: Karl Hyde

Drum programming and keys: Rick Smith

Piano, keys and vocals: Rupert Hine

Arranged by Underworld