Speak to me, memory Take me back to New Orleans I long to smell the tidal breeze Show me something to make me see Compulsory sensory release me I know it's not as bad as it seems We're on our own, there's no one home I'm out here all alone The thought of letting go A concept of personal betterment To save my own skin I can't pretend ♪ Speak to me, lovely Take me back to rolling seas I long to see the changing of leaves So I can feel the change in me, in me Compulsory sensory release me I know it's not as bad as it seems We're on our own, there's no one home I'm out here all alone The thought of letting go A concept of personal betterment To save my own skin I can't pretend