"You Have What You Need "

a reworking of
"You Can't Always Get What You Want" by
The Rolling Stones

I saw her today in my reflection
A kapala of amrita in her hand
I knew she was going to make her connection
At her feet was ego corpse man

You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try some times
You might find
You have what you need

I went down to a place most absurd
to get your instructions fulfilled
I was standing in front of Crazy Wizard
Oh man, did he look well-healed

You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try some times
You might find
You have what you need

I saw her today in my reflection
In her glass was non-dual life
She was transcending the art of deception
Well, I could tell by her blood stained knife

You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try some times
You just might find
You just might find who you are

by Lynne Conrad Marvet
 

This article is part of the contents published in Bodhi Issue 3 (Winter 1998). You can purchase this issue or subscribe to Bodhi at the Bodhi Dharma Store.