The Curves of Bratenahl
--words and music by Michael Stanley

It was past the curves of Bratenahl 
When he finally saw the light
Like lipstick smeared across the broad horizon
Gotta walk that walk
Don't need anymore talkin'
Won't be no compromise tonight ...
No compromise ...
Past the curves of Bratenahl ...

It was past the curves of Bratenahl
Turned right on one five two
It's time to do some true believing
Candlelight on a second floor
Silhouette on the bedroom door
While Zimmerman sang Ma I'm only bleeding ...

	(And she said) you want proof
	Here's the naked truth 
	Past the curves of Bratenahl
	Welcome to your new afflictions
	Welcome to the soft addictions
	Past the curves of Bratenahl ...
	He could hear 'em singing
	About sweat-stained sheets and a cigarette
	And a hot rod heart that ain't done yet
	Past the curves of Bratenahl ...

It was past the curves of Bratenahl
Where he finally got that taste
Ain't no doubt about it
Burnin' up like a voodoo trance
First time for the mystery dance
And now he can't live without it ...

	(And she said) you want proof
	Here's the naked truth 
	Past the curves of Bratenahl
	Welcome to your new afflictions
	Welcome to the soft addictions
	Past the curves of Bratenahl ...
	And the voices they keep singing
	About sweat-stained sheets and a cigarette
	And a hot rod heart that ain't done yet
	Past the curves of Bratenahl ...

	(to fade)