A Passing Thought

The brainchild of the science fiction hack 
  When you get to the end 
  You get to watch it back 
  Retread the same misguided path 
  And force the same embarrassed laugh 
  See the matador attack 

  And the interloper will fall down in the shower 
  He will split his head, he'll die within the hour 
  Pass into beautiful sleep, unlock the secrets you keep 
  I wish I had that power 

  But you came to your senses so late in the day it's a pitiful sight 
  And there's something inevitable coming your way 
  And try as I might, I can't stay 

  And the travel pills won't keep you on your feet 
  It's plain to see that balance has you beat 
  And who will pay for your crimes and even catch you sometimes 
  Who can stop me from the falling when we meet? 

  Because I came to your rescue so late in the day it's a pitful sight 
  And there's something inevitable coming your way 
  And try as I might 

  But I came to my senses so late in the day it's a pitiful sight 
  And there's something inevitable coming my way 
  And try as I might, oh as much as you fight 
  I can't stay