Written in 1979.
The song was the first use of a vibrating dildo use on the guitar to create an low-tech “e-bow” sound.
Too light, too dark, confusing Can't seem to get organized Tracing footsteps through the jungle Don't care much for surprise My heart beats like a drum now Up-tempo rhythm for my feet Air ripples signify the climate The noise cuts through the heat
Honor all the rituals Make sacrifice supreme Hang a lucky charm outside your door They're changing all the patterns That my soul they might redeem Still I don't feel that much secure
New dolls replace the old ones Some pins, needle to the vein Promote zombie non-action Incentive wrapped in cellophane There's no pillow on the alter No dream: just go to sleep Perched on the edge of decision Hold hands, close eyes, and leap
Honor all the rituals Make sacrifice supreme Hang a lucky charm outside your door They're changing all the patterns That my soul they might redeem Still I don't feel that much secure
Recorded live at CBGB, Aug 4, 1979
Recorded live at TR3, November 15, 1979