[Verse 1]
I would have called again, but then
What if you wouldn't answer?
Much like the times I've called before
I know you reach out when you can
Put all your daily chores to bed
And when your heart and your brain isn't racing anymore

[Chorus]
Busy people in the burning sand
Take a look up from your looking glass, when you can

[Verse 2]
I would have moved your way, but then
You never would have asked me to
We never put each other out, we just put each other on
And so I keep you on my mantle
Right here beside my looking glass
Never far from how I see myself in this

[Chorus]
Busy people in the burning sand
Take a look up from your looking glass, when you can

[Verse 3]
I would have given you my last dime
Ten silver pennies for to feed you with
I'm full of imaginary gifts
You called to tell me that I'm not alone
You write to show me you can reach my home
You mean to tell me that you've known all this time where it is?
I'm just playin', but
[Chorus]
Busy people in the burning sand
Take a look up from your looking glass, when you can

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]
I won't take it when your call comes in
I'll sit and listen to it afterwards
I'll call you back when I'm feelin' good and done with this
(Oooos in the background)

[Chorus]
Busy people in the burning sand
Take a look up from your looking glass, when you can
Busy people in the burning sand
Take a look up from your looking glass, when you can
When you can