Nostradamus took it bad
said he never really knew
all the crazy dreams he had
had a way of coming true
said a prayer that made him weep
drank enough to let him sleep
just before he found his peace
heaven's voice began to speak

It said,
If you want to learn to see
then open up your eyes
but just remember all you'll see
will only spoil the big surprise

nature's got a secret weakness
you can almost hear her speak it
under her breath
seconds ticking soto voce
listen closely
and you'll listen to death

Nostradamus took my hand
traced the lines across my palm
said it don't all look so grand
but he wished he could be wrong
told me not to be afraid
said I'm not the only one
then his voice began to fade
and his work was finally done

But if you want to learn to see
then open up your eyes
but just remember all you'll see
will only spoil the big surprise

And if you ever find a way
to peek behind the grand disguise
just remember all you'll learn
is not to blow the big surprise