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Date of issue: 16.02.2008
Record label: 4AD
Song language: English
How to Embrace a Swamp Creature |
Got out of bed, could not remember my own name |
Condemned to walk the soil amongst all creatures wild and tame |
Go where I go, do what I must |
Crawl, starving, on my belly, licking up the dry dust |
I see the light in your window |
Ride the elevator to the sixth floor |
Stand with my arms at my sides |
As you open up the door |
But I’m out of my element |
I can’t breathe |
I’m out of my element |
I can’t breathe |
Alone with your bathroom mirror, try to get my head straight |
Breathe on the glass and wait for it to clear, clean slate |
Meet up with you in the kitchen where the air is hot and dry |
Open up all the faucets, be fruitful and multiply |
I stand where |
The flashing swords gleam |
And I try to shake my head |
Clear of the dream |
But I’m out of my element |
I can’t breathe |
I’m out of my element |
I can’t breathe |
I start to sweat, I can’t cool down |
I’m scared of all the strangers in this town |
I try to tell you just why I’ve come |
It’s like I’ve got molasses on my tongue |
I made it through town somehow |
But who’s gonna save me now? |
I’m out of my element |
I can’t breathe |
I’m out of my element |
I can’t breathe |
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