What gives this mess some graceUnless it's kicks, manUnless it's fictionUnless it's sweat or it's songsWhat hits against this chestUnless it's a sick man's handFrom some mid-level bandHe's been driving too longOn a dark windless nightWith the stereo onWith the towns flying byAnd the ground getting softAnd the sound in the skyComing down from aboveIt surrounds you at timesAnd it's whispering, ohWhat pulls your body downThat is quicksandSo we climb out quick, hand over handFor your mouth's all filled upWhat picks you up from downUnless it's tricks, manWhen I been fixed, I am convincedThat I will not get so broke up againAnd on a seven day highThat heavenly songPunches right through my mindAnd pumps through my bloodAnd I know it's a lieBut I still give my loveAnd my heart's all aliveFor your hands to pluck off, ohWhat gives this mess some graceUnless it's fictionsUnless it's licks, manUnless it's lies or it's loveWhat breaks this heart the mostIs the ghost of some rock 'n' roll fanExploding up from the standsWith her heart opened upAnd I wanna tell her, your love isn't lostSay, my heart is still crossedScream, you're so wonderfulWhat a dream in the darkAbout working so hardAbout growing so stonedTrying not to turn upTrying not to believe in the light on your ownLa, la, la, la, oh, oh, oh, oh
Lyrics by Okkervil River
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