A long ago and what's his name Yeah, spilled out on the road like a bucket of rain You know I didn't come to 'cause she knows my mind It's 'cause she stones my soul a sleep at a time Lay down your ribbons and bows And let your hair hang greasy and low, and oh On a sparkling cushion we lie, it's like Like a new state of mind Yeah, it's a new state of mind She was the newest mama in the shortest skirt (Hey, ain't askin' her to know my mind) I promise never again to tell how it hurt (Your tears are mine) Yeah, but as my mind goes dancing While the gin picks the tune Hitch your ride to my wagon I'll bring you the moon Lay down your ribbons and bows And let your hair hang greasy and low, and oh On a gift shop cushion we lie It's like, like a new state of mind Yeah, it's a new state of mind Lay down your ribbons and bows And let your hair hang greasy and low, and oh On a sparkling cushion we lie It's like, like a new state of mind Yeah, it's a new state of mind Lay down your ribbons and bows When they beat me down I got a joint where we can go, and oh On a gift shop cushion we lie It's like, like a new state of mind (It's a new state of mind) Yeah, it's a new state of mind (It's a new state of mind) It's a new state of mind (It's a new state of mind) It's a new state of mind