Just Like Hermann Hesse - Graham Parker

I took off my mask that night and bared my teeth in your face

You saw something else living under my skin

The wolf with no thought of disgrace

I know I know some things you must never confess

I drop to the ground like a bird hit by gunshot

Just like Hermann Hesse

I stood by the theatre door knowing it had to begin

I was shaking down to my core knowing I had to go in

I know I know some things I cry as the angels confess

I left my identity back in the theatre

Just like Hermann Hesse

You saw my precious mask falling from my face

I stood naked in front of you

The wolf with no thought of disgrace

I know I know some things you must never confess

You chose the spirit I chose the flesh

Just like Hermann Hesse

Just like Hermann Hesse