Chiklets
Patti Smith · Other Songs - Patti Smith
By patti smith
Last night I awoke up from a dream came face to face
with my face facing the
Tombstone teeth of a man called chiklets he came down through the ages with
The desperate beauty of a middleweight boxer came beating the force field
With elegant grace trying to get a perfect grip there was no absolute grip
He was in a sail boat a glass bottom boat the bottom
of a boat he was coming
Down through the ages sea molten sea spilling down
the tube the spiny eye of
The village the spinal eye of the victim the spiny eye like a question mark
Hovering over him what do you want what do you want
from him down on a dream
Too much unexplained what do you think do you think there was an actual
Connection I can't imagine a connection going down
there I can't imagine any
Connection at all a boxing ring with gold ropes soft desperate karat top
Spinning and coming down through the ages forty one bc
Last night I awoke up from a dream came face to face
with my face facing the
Tombstone teeth of a man called chiklets he came down through the ages with
The desperate beauty of a middleweight boxer came beating the force field
With elegant grace trying to get a perfect grip there was no absolute grip
He was in a sail boat a glass bottom boat the bottom
of a boat he was coming
Down through the ages sea molten sea spilling down
the tube the spiny eye of
The village the spinal eye of the victim the spiny eye like a question mark
Hovering over him what do you want what do you want
from him down on a dream
Too much unexplained what do you think do you think there was an actual
Connection I can't imagine a connection going down
there I can't imagine any
Connection at all a boxing ring with gold ropes soft desperate karat top
Spinning and coming down through the ages forty one bc
Chiklets - Patti Smith
Patti Smith's "Chiklets" stands as a potent emblem of punk rock's raw energy and poetic lyricism. Recorded during the height of her influence in the 1970s, the track exemplifies her signature style, blending electric guitar riffs with spoken-word delivery to create an atmosphere of urban grit and social commentary. As a staple of her discography, the song captures the rebellious spirit of the era, reflecting themes of consumer culture and personal freedom that defined her early work. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate across generations, serving as a foundational piece in the canon of rock music that prioritizes authenticity and emotional directness over polished production.