CRT glow paints the concrete floor
Operator rests his headphones down
Synth chords roll like waves ashore
This cabinet knows the salt and sound
Static tide rolls through the wire
Quarter slot keeps the amber fire
Keeper watches the attract screen
Steady beam in the machine
Joystick worn by a thousand hands
Coffee cup sweats on the control deck
Brass buttons glow like channel brands
Arcade keeps the storm in check
Demo mode spins a silent tune
Rhodes piano hums from cabinet deep
Muted trumpet joins the afternoon
Double bass wakes the crew from sleep
Static tide rolls through the wire
Quarter slot keeps the amber fire
Keeper watches the attract screen
Steady beam in the machine
Lamp above the marquee flickers
Salt air rises from the floor boards
Radio log records the figures
Keeper reads the signal chords
Morning pulls the heavy shade
Operator wakes with calloused hands
Cabinet wears the brine it made
Static tide rolls across the lands
Static tide rolls through the wire
Quarter slot keeps the amber fire
Keeper watches the attract screen
Steady beam in the machine
Static tide rolls through the wire
Quarter slot keeps the amber fire
Quarter drops the night begins
Static tide rolls in