Just yesterday I stood in the check-out line
Lost in thought waiting for my turn
In front of me an older woman stood
She seemed confused in the light of day
I could not help overhear her say
She was not quite herself today
What I heard set me on my ear
She said she felt herself a perfect fool

You’re one day closer to infinity
The moment the day becomes the night
You’re one day closer to infinity
The moment you give up the fight

She turned to me toothless grin and all
Apologized for holding up the line
Now I could see her sad and tired eyes
Lost somewhere in another world
With wrinkled hands she took her parcels up
Gave a nod and made to leave the store
Few steps gone by she turned around and screamed
Don’t you go and be a perfect fool