Laurie Anderson — The Stranger

A stranger came into our town at twilight He said he had chosen our town out of all the other towns He said, “Roll out the red carpet” He said, “I’m the one you have been waiting for” He said, “I’ve come to serve you, no questions asked. So let’s make a deal” He said, “Let’s shake on it” He said “Give me five.” He said “So put her here, let’s shake on it” It’s the one with the pool It’s the one on the corner with the big garage It’s the one with the fir tree in the front yard Leave the lights on. It’s twilight