BEYOUN THE FLAMES

The smell of dogs from Paris
I can see
Coming from beyond the flames
A tall American who was in the Vietnam War
Wanders with you throught the Parisian night

Pressing down your swollen arm
You sickly ask
"Aren't there any antibiotics around?"

Save by the upbeatness
Of the tall American
You tease the cops of Paris

Since we've been apart
I can see you
Forever, just like this, without meeting
Because we're apart
I think about you
Forever, just like this, without meeting

I won't look back, not now
I'm drinking sake
And blowing out smoke

I can see you
Beyond the flames
You were there
Even in a town
I've never been to

                         lyrics by Maki Asakawa
                         translations by John Solt