Lyrics Nellie McKay – Long & Lazy River
Text:
You’re supposed to have a laugh
And have a lot to say
You’re supposed to have a gas
And make your getaway
How do you know you can’t be wrong
You’ve got a long and lazy river to your soul
I wasn’t sure about anything, no
I was secure in a rendering
Headed west now I guess I’ma wanderin, no
Wishing I weren’t good at squandering
All I have
You’ve got a lot that’s lame
And all your alibis
I’ve got a lot of shame
And things are dead inside
But do you know you can’t be wrong
How do you know you can’t be wrong
You’ve got a long and lazy river to your soul
I know I wear you down
You’re looking awful bored
But if you’re skipping town
And say you’ll take no more
Well do you know you can’t be wrong
How do you know you can’t be wrong
You’ve got a long and lazy river to your soul
Color me damned,
Feeling petrified, yeah
Tear up my plans leave me weather blight
Guess it’s past
Fading fast, goes the mast
It’s a better climb, all I had
And now I know you’re mad
I know you’re filled with hate
I know that as I stand here
You know I’m too late
But do you know you can’t be wrong
How do you know you can’t be wrong
You’ve got a long and lazy river to your soul
To your soul…
To your soul…
Album
Nellie McKay – Pretty Little Head
