Jagged shadows on the wall

Cast by the frenetic candle flame.

I’ve been wrestling with it,

This creature I keep inside my den.

Time again to feed the monster.

Eyes wide responding to the indulgence.

Feed the alligator;

Cram the sedatives down the cold throat.

Pace yourself, digging so fast

On a mission to china.

Want to end up in the forbidden city.

It isn’t so sacred anymore.

It’s just communist.

Digging with the bent silver fork;

The only china you can reach is porcelain.

Feed the alligator;

Cram the sedatives down the cold throat.

Pace yourself, digging so fast

On a mission to china.

The only china you’ll reach is the cracked plate.

Slave to the hunger, unrepentant glutton.

Forget the other six; this is your cardinal sin:

This carnal feeding frenzy

Eating you inside.

Feed the damn alligator.

Stuff it in.

I can’t wrestle this giant;

Knocks over the table.

Candle falls by the window drape.

Ignore the fire;

Keep on eating.

Gotta feed the alligator.