Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song ticker tape, artist - elbow. Date of issue: 31.12.2010
Song language: English
ticker tape |
| Stole the papers from a dead man, and I whistled through the border* |
| And I waved with real heroes in a ticker tape parade |
| Smiled with all my teeth just like my godmother taught me |
| Swaddled in their praise, forgave myself how I behaved |
| And everything I did, I did for fear of working hard |
| And I made it look deliberate and brave |
| But someone else’s heart now means more to me than mine |
| And I swear to keep her safe till in my grave |
| To keep her safe till in my grave |
| And I swear to keep her safe till in my grave |
| Tie a woman to the track so you can then effect a rescue |
| I detest you, no I love you, can you see which way is up? |
| When they feel they understand you must abandon them |
| This modus operandum may distress you but will always fill your cup |
| And so it was until my love came holding up a mirror |
| And I saw a soul that angels wouldn’t save |
| She showed me how my blackened heart could beat for two |
| And how it does, I swear to keep her safe till in my grave |
| To keep her safe till in my grave |
| I swear to keep her safe till in my grave |