Misfortune, got you like a sickness
The saints and angels all agree
Trouble sure as trouble sees it
I need it in writing to believe
To believe
The target was your heart in the beginning
Now there digging soft ground for your grave
I hope the mourners will bring plastic flowers
They'll drink to your death with pink champagne
Pink champagne
Now I hear your widow crying
Her weeping I made into this song
It's popular with the disco dancers
They'll play it on the radio all week long
All week long
Misfortune, got you like a sickness
And the saints, the angels all agree
Trouble sure as trouble sees it
I need it in writing to believe
To believe
Lion Tamer lyrics - Damien Jurado
We said goodbye a year ago
We sat within the farmhouse
So you know, don't you?
I went to the house alone
The power out, no telephone
You know, you'll know
The gun in the drawer
The long distance call
A story to tell
Patience drifts into the sound
You are nothing to me now
I need time to figure out
Save us now before we drown
Hello, goodbye I said last we met
I'll be easy to forget
You know, you'll know
An empty beer, the sealing broke
The saddest song we ever wrote
You'll know, don't you?
It's all for the best
It's not what it seems
The gun in the drawer
The long distance call
A story to tell
Patience drifts into the sound
You are nothing to me now
I need time to figure out
Save us now before we drown
We sat within the farmhouse
So you know, don't you?
I went to the house alone
The power out, no telephone
You know, you'll know
The gun in the drawer
The long distance call
A story to tell
Patience drifts into the sound
You are nothing to me now
I need time to figure out
Save us now before we drown
Hello, goodbye I said last we met
I'll be easy to forget
You know, you'll know
An empty beer, the sealing broke
The saddest song we ever wrote
You'll know, don't you?
It's all for the best
It's not what it seems
The gun in the drawer
The long distance call
A story to tell
Patience drifts into the sound
You are nothing to me now
I need time to figure out
Save us now before we drown
Fuel lyrics - Damien Jurado
I was born in this town
My name taken from here
Three sisters and a brother
Who all died before me
When wickedness takes you
Like a child of its own
Nobody will befriend you
Nobody will defend you
I murdered the law here
I took on God here
So in place of your sins I bring you a Judas
So mother, burn my body
For fuel
Oh, mother, burn my body
For fuel
They say I'm a story
But the legend's all wrong
I was forced out of town
But kept in this song
See, it was you who made me
It is you who must take me
Love me or hate me
I'm still your son
So mother, burn my body
For fuel
Oh, mother, burn my body
For fuel
So mother, burn my body
For fuel.
My name taken from here
Three sisters and a brother
Who all died before me
When wickedness takes you
Like a child of its own
Nobody will befriend you
Nobody will defend you
I murdered the law here
I took on God here
So in place of your sins I bring you a Judas
So mother, burn my body
For fuel
Oh, mother, burn my body
For fuel
They say I'm a story
But the legend's all wrong
I was forced out of town
But kept in this song
See, it was you who made me
It is you who must take me
Love me or hate me
I'm still your son
So mother, burn my body
For fuel
Oh, mother, burn my body
For fuel
So mother, burn my body
For fuel.
Sucker lyrics - Damien Jurado
With both eyes closed I blew out his windows
A cheap shot, I know, but someone had to do it
"It isn't like he deserves it," that's easy for you to say
He's not your kind, he's not your type
Just look into his eyes
On my side of town we let the lights go down
Get out your knives and go for a long drive
I'm nothing special, a yard sale collectable for your table
Eventually you'll, too, gather dust like the rest of us
Left out to rust
So tell me tonight, can we be magnetic
Lightning will strike and some of us will get it
Now that I'm social, I'm at your disposal, a chair at the table
Eventually you'll, too, gather dust like the rest of us
Left out to rust
A cheap shot, I know, but someone had to do it
"It isn't like he deserves it," that's easy for you to say
He's not your kind, he's not your type
Just look into his eyes
On my side of town we let the lights go down
Get out your knives and go for a long drive
I'm nothing special, a yard sale collectable for your table
Eventually you'll, too, gather dust like the rest of us
Left out to rust
So tell me tonight, can we be magnetic
Lightning will strike and some of us will get it
Now that I'm social, I'm at your disposal, a chair at the table
Eventually you'll, too, gather dust like the rest of us
Left out to rust
I Am The Mountain lyrics - Damien Jurado
Hello dessert heat
When did you leave me undone?
A bastard son to the wind
It blows me your direction
The houses in the meadows
Have all but shed their skin
And now a boneless shadow
That lies among the lilies
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
The mountain said to his daughter
"The hill shall be your husband"
So leave me now volcano
To destroy all God has given
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
When did you leave me undone?
A bastard son to the wind
It blows me your direction
The houses in the meadows
Have all but shed their skin
And now a boneless shadow
That lies among the lilies
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
The mountain said to his daughter
"The hill shall be your husband"
So leave me now volcano
To destroy all God has given
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
How long can you keep your distance
Who shall be my witness
Northbound lyrics - Damien Jurado
Northbound open, use left hand lane
I drive to a place where no one knows who I am
Stop lights broken, tail lights out
I speed without caution on a road made of ice
My body an engine, my car is a train
I don't feel guilty for the hurt or pain
Telephone message, we all ring twice
I speed without caution on a road made of ice
I drive to a place where no one knows who I am
Stop lights broken, tail lights out
I speed without caution on a road made of ice
My body an engine, my car is a train
I don't feel guilty for the hurt or pain
Telephone message, we all ring twice
I speed without caution on a road made of ice
Icicle lyrics - Damien Jurado
I did not recognize you
You're playing with your face
Through your eyes I do despise you
There's not a person that I hate
But you.
When I could reach you from a distance
When I could sail upon the horizon
I left behind all those who mattered
The memory's gone, they're foggy to me
You'll see
I will not argue with you
There's only blackness in your heart
In the buildings that you tore down with your mind
No on told me you had feelings
They kept it secret and away from me
What would I give to have them silent
Their mouths all taken from them
When I could reach you from a distance
When I could sail upon the horizon
I left behind all those who mattered
They're all not gone, just blurry memory
You'll see
I will not argue with you
There's only blackness in your heart
In the buildings that you tore down with your mind
You're playing with your face
Through your eyes I do despise you
There's not a person that I hate
But you.
When I could reach you from a distance
When I could sail upon the horizon
I left behind all those who mattered
The memory's gone, they're foggy to me
You'll see
I will not argue with you
There's only blackness in your heart
In the buildings that you tore down with your mind
No on told me you had feelings
They kept it secret and away from me
What would I give to have them silent
Their mouths all taken from them
When I could reach you from a distance
When I could sail upon the horizon
I left behind all those who mattered
They're all not gone, just blurry memory
You'll see
I will not argue with you
There's only blackness in your heart
In the buildings that you tore down with your mind
A Jealous Heart Is A Heavy Heart lyrics - Damien Jurado
I woke up this morning
With death at my window, singing
Come out, come with me,
It's friendship that I seek, and conversation
He left you a widow,
A dress made of shadow, you can't see through
And while he's out swimming,
He leaves you drowning in sorrow
You've convinced me he loves you
But he doesn't know you like I do
And I'll bring you treasure,
A love you can measure and I live
With a home on a hillside,
A castle and a grave site you can sleep in
So while he's out swimming,
He leaves you drowning in sorrow
Well while he's out swimming,
He leaves you drowning in sorrow
Grow old with me
Grow old with me
Grow old with me
With death at my window, singing
Come out, come with me,
It's friendship that I seek, and conversation
He left you a widow,
A dress made of shadow, you can't see through
And while he's out swimming,
He leaves you drowning in sorrow
You've convinced me he loves you
But he doesn't know you like I do
And I'll bring you treasure,
A love you can measure and I live
With a home on a hillside,
A castle and a grave site you can sleep in
So while he's out swimming,
He leaves you drowning in sorrow
Well while he's out swimming,
He leaves you drowning in sorrow
Grow old with me
Grow old with me
Grow old with me
Apart lyrics - Damien Jurado
You are what I need
You're everything
To me
Time can't tell us apart
Time can't tell us apart
You are what I need
You're everything
To me
Time can't tell us apart
Time can't tell us apart
You're everything
To me
Time can't tell us apart
Time can't tell us apart
You are what I need
You're everything
To me
Time can't tell us apart
Time can't tell us apart
Big Decision lyrics - Damien Jurado
Made a big decision
Think I left you out
Made a big decision
Think I left you out
Got a lot of problems
Think I'll work it out
Got a lot of problems
Think I'll work it out
Made a big decision
Think I left you out
Made a big decision
Think I left you out
Got a lot of problems
Think I'll work it out
Got a lot of problems
Think I'll work it out
Think I left you out
Made a big decision
Think I left you out
Got a lot of problems
Think I'll work it out
Got a lot of problems
Think I'll work it out
Made a big decision
Think I left you out
Made a big decision
Think I left you out
Got a lot of problems
Think I'll work it out
Got a lot of problems
Think I'll work it out
Let Down lyrics - Damien Jurado
Here comes a big letdown
It anchors your soul
In sadness
She left you
Standing alone
One more time, he promised
Not this time
Where is the love that binds us?
Not this time
Here comes a big letdown
It anchors your soul
Holding hands
She left you
Holding your own
One more time, he promised
Not this time
Where is the love that binds us?
Not this time
Could you please forgive us?
Not this time
It anchors your soul
In sadness
She left you
Standing alone
One more time, he promised
Not this time
Where is the love that binds us?
Not this time
Here comes a big letdown
It anchors your soul
Holding hands
She left you
Holding your own
One more time, he promised
Not this time
Where is the love that binds us?
Not this time
Could you please forgive us?
Not this time
Black Eyes lyrics - Damien Jurado
I love you
I think that's what she told me
I've run through
And I could want you only
And I could want you only
And if you give me money
It's nothing
She said and then she hit me
I love you
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
And if you give me money
I think that's what she told me
I've run through
And I could want you only
And I could want you only
And if you give me money
It's nothing
She said and then she hit me
I love you
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
And if you give me money
Smith 1972 lyrics - Damien Jurado
I am dead weight, I am no one
You would notice I am a hurricane
I drop houses my breath, my wind
Strong like an oxen chained to a fence
I will not bend, lucky I guess
I will not bend, lucky I guess
You would notice I am a hurricane
I drop houses my breath, my wind
Strong like an oxen chained to a fence
I will not bend, lucky I guess
I will not bend, lucky I guess
Motion Sickness lyrics - Damien Jurado
The ship it will not leave you
The land it makes sure to keep you
And I have no money for my bets
Told you I was with it
You said I should forget it and move on
So I did
Cathy, you feel the movement
Every time I walk into the room
Fear it will not leave you
Ghosts intend to keep you
And I have no more candy for the kids
Told you that you'd hate it
But it'd take so much convincing so move on
And you did
Cathy, I feel the movement
Every time I walk into the room
Cathy, I feel the movement
Every time I walk into the room
The land it makes sure to keep you
And I have no money for my bets
Told you I was with it
You said I should forget it and move on
So I did
Cathy, you feel the movement
Every time I walk into the room
Fear it will not leave you
Ghosts intend to keep you
And I have no more candy for the kids
Told you that you'd hate it
But it'd take so much convincing so move on
And you did
Cathy, I feel the movement
Every time I walk into the room
Cathy, I feel the movement
Every time I walk into the room
Night Out For The Downer lyrics - Damien Jurado
Shirley, I don't blame you
For not wanting to hang out tonight
I'm all that you accuse me
I'm a sinking ship tied to my lover's waist
And when I open up
Is when you're closing down
Shirley, why don't we
Shirley, what you're asking
And I'm not sure what you want from me
I can't be all you wish for
I'm a sinking ship tied to my lover's waist
And when I open up
Is when you're closing down
Shirley, why don't we
And when I open up
Is when you're closing down
Shirley, why don't we
For not wanting to hang out tonight
I'm all that you accuse me
I'm a sinking ship tied to my lover's waist
And when I open up
Is when you're closing down
Shirley, why don't we
Shirley, what you're asking
And I'm not sure what you want from me
I can't be all you wish for
I'm a sinking ship tied to my lover's waist
And when I open up
Is when you're closing down
Shirley, why don't we
And when I open up
Is when you're closing down
Shirley, why don't we
Prices lyrics - Damien Jurado
I love you, I think that's what she told me
I'm falling and I could want you only
And if you give me money then I could want you always
It's nothing, she said and then she hit me
I love you, sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Oh if you give me more
I'm falling and I could want you only
And if you give me money then I could want you always
It's nothing, she said and then she hit me
I love you, sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Sometimes so much it kills me
Oh if you give me more
Engine Fire lyrics - Damien Jurado
Let's pull I have
Brake failure and a flat tire
No water no power and an engine fire
If I call you can I call you collect
I don't mean to be a bother
To make you upset
50 miles of broken bones
I've got 50 miles of broken hearts
Something tells me that
Home is this way or maybe that way
Here's a road map let's find Nevada
They've got places to stay
Busted taillights, no water
Sunburns and an engine fire
Busted taillights, no water
Sunburns and an engine fire
Busted taillights, no water
Sunburns and an engine fire
Brake failure and a flat tire
No water no power and an engine fire
If I call you can I call you collect
I don't mean to be a bother
To make you upset
50 miles of broken bones
I've got 50 miles of broken hearts
Something tells me that
Home is this way or maybe that way
Here's a road map let's find Nevada
They've got places to stay
Busted taillights, no water
Sunburns and an engine fire
Busted taillights, no water
Sunburns and an engine fire
Busted taillights, no water
Sunburns and an engine fire
Amateur Night lyrics - Damien Jurado
First came the scream and blood on the floor
The alcohol and magazines
In my flashlight you were a star
A razor blade that cuts you clean
Smile for the camera take off that dress
Twenty dollars for a kiss
It's me who made you
It's me who will take you
I am not an evil man
I just have a habit I can't kick
It starts with an urge
And ends with picking up the phone
I ain't finished yet
The alcohol and magazines
In my flashlight you were a star
A razor blade that cuts you clean
Smile for the camera take off that dress
Twenty dollars for a kiss
It's me who made you
It's me who will take you
I am not an evil man
I just have a habit I can't kick
It starts with an urge
And ends with picking up the phone
I ain't finished yet
Omaha lyrics - Damien Jurado
The cowboy of Omaha drives with his three kids
To the house where they live, where you been
This country will know us by name
This country will know us by name
We've been out driving and seeing the sights
The land of Nebraska is beautiful at night
This country will know us by name
This country will know us by name
Our car was the ship and daddy the captain
He let us steer and pretend we were driving
This country will know us by name
This country will know us by name
This country will know me by name
To the house where they live, where you been
This country will know us by name
This country will know us by name
We've been out driving and seeing the sights
The land of Nebraska is beautiful at night
This country will know us by name
This country will know us by name
Our car was the ship and daddy the captain
He let us steer and pretend we were driving
This country will know us by name
This country will know us by name
This country will know me by name
Abilene lyrics - Damien Jurado
I fell in love with a girl of nineteen
A black-haired girl I called Abilene
"Young girl, where's your husband?"
"Sadly," she replied, "I do not have one"
"Then it's you I'll marry with your parents' permission"
"No, fine sir, they will not let me marry
For I am a young girl
And you are a man without money"
"Then I'll come by your window
Tonight when they both will be sleeping
"Outside your window
In a carriage, I will be waiting
They'll awake, find you gone,
Rub their eyes, and think they're dreaming"
And never did they think
That their Abilene would leave them
"Now, fine sir, where is it you shall take me?
Is it in the mountains high
Or is it the deep blue sea?"
A black-haired girl I called Abilene
"Young girl, where's your husband?"
"Sadly," she replied, "I do not have one"
"Then it's you I'll marry with your parents' permission"
"No, fine sir, they will not let me marry
For I am a young girl
And you are a man without money"
"Then I'll come by your window
Tonight when they both will be sleeping
"Outside your window
In a carriage, I will be waiting
They'll awake, find you gone,
Rub their eyes, and think they're dreaming"
And never did they think
That their Abilene would leave them
"Now, fine sir, where is it you shall take me?
Is it in the mountains high
Or is it the deep blue sea?"
Texas To Ohio lyrics - Damien Jurado
From the window to the doorway
This is the way we planned our escape
Five miles of road, three hours of conversation
My feet and ears could only take so much
From Texas to Ohio is too long a walk
Even if it's with someone you love
Five miles in the walk you already want to do them in
Through the heat and humidity
My mind keeps going back to the first time I met you
How weeks after dating, I could never get a hold of you
"I don't know where she's at
You should try calling back tomorrow"
From the window to the threshold
This is the way we learn from our mistakes
You leave all your friends for someone you think you love
Through the for the better and the worse
My mind keeps going back to the first time I met you
How weeks after dating, I could never get a hold of you
"I don't know where she's at
You should try calling back tomorrow"
This is the way we planned our escape
Five miles of road, three hours of conversation
My feet and ears could only take so much
From Texas to Ohio is too long a walk
Even if it's with someone you love
Five miles in the walk you already want to do them in
Through the heat and humidity
My mind keeps going back to the first time I met you
How weeks after dating, I could never get a hold of you
"I don't know where she's at
You should try calling back tomorrow"
From the window to the threshold
This is the way we learn from our mistakes
You leave all your friends for someone you think you love
Through the for the better and the worse
My mind keeps going back to the first time I met you
How weeks after dating, I could never get a hold of you
"I don't know where she's at
You should try calling back tomorrow"
Window lyrics - Damien Jurado
I am looking at a beautiful window
That window is your eyes
And the only time I saw rainfall
Was the day your mother died
And I am looking at a beautiful rainbow
The rainbow is your smile
Oh, the only time I heard laughter
Was the day I took you as my bride
I am looking at a beautiful window
The window is your eyes
Oh, the only time I saw rainfall
Was the day your mother died
And I am walking with my Savior
My Savior walks with me
Oh, He will guide me up to heaven
Where you & I shall meet
That window is your eyes
And the only time I saw rainfall
Was the day your mother died
And I am looking at a beautiful rainbow
The rainbow is your smile
Oh, the only time I heard laughter
Was the day I took you as my bride
I am looking at a beautiful window
The window is your eyes
Oh, the only time I saw rainfall
Was the day your mother died
And I am walking with my Savior
My Savior walks with me
Oh, He will guide me up to heaven
Where you & I shall meet
I Can't Get Over You lyrics - Damien Jurado
I can't get over
No, I can't get over you
Seems no matter what I do
I can't get over you
I have tried sleeping
Just to get over you
And I have tried dreaming
But all of my thoughts were of you
I can't get over
No, I can't get over you
Seems no matter what I do
I can't get over you
It seems no matter what I do
I can't get over you
No, I can't get over you
No, I can't get over you
Seems no matter what I do
I can't get over you
I have tried sleeping
Just to get over you
And I have tried dreaming
But all of my thoughts were of you
I can't get over
No, I can't get over you
Seems no matter what I do
I can't get over you
It seems no matter what I do
I can't get over you
No, I can't get over you
Intoxicated Hands lyrics - Damien Jurado
She took advantage of intoxicated hands
And he pretended to be asleep
But underneath the blankets
Their legs linked like a chain
Now come tomorrow morning
How will you explain?
Was it that whiskey talking
Or is it your heart
That made you say I love you to me
As you held me in your arms
And you'll have the explanation
For that, what has come about
I loved you, seven long years
And now, that you found me out
Just get out
I was just like the others
I wanted to be more
Shame it took that whiskey baby
To bring me to your door
You'll have the explanations
For that what has come about
When I loved you seven long years, my boy, and
Now that you found me out
Just get out
And he pretended to be asleep
But underneath the blankets
Their legs linked like a chain
Now come tomorrow morning
How will you explain?
Was it that whiskey talking
Or is it your heart
That made you say I love you to me
As you held me in your arms
And you'll have the explanation
For that, what has come about
I loved you, seven long years
And now, that you found me out
Just get out
I was just like the others
I wanted to be more
Shame it took that whiskey baby
To bring me to your door
You'll have the explanations
For that what has come about
When I loved you seven long years, my boy, and
Now that you found me out
Just get out
Tether lyrics - Damien Jurado
Come, o come
Come away, Heather
Who is the boy
That you keep by your arm?
That drags a cat
Around by a tether
Who is the boy
That you keep by your arm?
I must say
He looks not familiar
Is he a stranger
From some other town?
The townfolks say
He looks quite peculiar
They've never seen
His kind come 'round
Tell me, o tell me
Will he be your husband?
Will you, o will you
Will you be his bride?
Will you stay in the house
And provide him with children?
Are you sure
He will not leave your side?
When tears fill your eyes
Whom shall you run to?
You can run
To the house on the hill
In this house
You will find me standing
By a window
Waiting for you
Come away, Heather
Who is the boy
That you keep by your arm?
That drags a cat
Around by a tether
Who is the boy
That you keep by your arm?
I must say
He looks not familiar
Is he a stranger
From some other town?
The townfolks say
He looks quite peculiar
They've never seen
His kind come 'round
Tell me, o tell me
Will he be your husband?
Will you, o will you
Will you be his bride?
Will you stay in the house
And provide him with children?
Are you sure
He will not leave your side?
When tears fill your eyes
Whom shall you run to?
You can run
To the house on the hill
In this house
You will find me standing
By a window
Waiting for you
Matinee lyrics - Damien Jurado
We all cried at the ending
We all stayed for the credits
And I kept my ticket as a souvenir
We found our way by the usher's light
To the place outside where we parked the bikes
Underneath a neon sign
Matinee, hey hey, why go late
When the movies are cheaper during the day
We come down about twice a week
To put our feet on the theater seats
Admission's cheap and the soda's free
Well, my best friend's girl works the ticket stand
When the boss is gone, she gets us in
We all see a matinee
Matinee, hey hey, why go late
When the movies are cheaper during the day
We all cried at the ending
We all stayed for the credits
And I kept my ticket as a souvenir
O, my best friend's girl works the ticket stand
When the boss is gone, she gets us in
We all see a matinee
Matinee, hey hey, why go late
When the movies are cheaper during the day
Matinee, hey hey, why go late
When the movies are cheaper during the day
We all stayed for the credits
And I kept my ticket as a souvenir
We found our way by the usher's light
To the place outside where we parked the bikes
Underneath a neon sign
Matinee, hey hey, why go late
When the movies are cheaper during the day
We come down about twice a week
To put our feet on the theater seats
Admission's cheap and the soda's free
Well, my best friend's girl works the ticket stand
When the boss is gone, she gets us in
We all see a matinee
Matinee, hey hey, why go late
When the movies are cheaper during the day
We all cried at the ending
We all stayed for the credits
And I kept my ticket as a souvenir
O, my best friend's girl works the ticket stand
When the boss is gone, she gets us in
We all see a matinee
Matinee, hey hey, why go late
When the movies are cheaper during the day
Matinee, hey hey, why go late
When the movies are cheaper during the day
Bad Dreams lyrics - Damien Jurado
I have fell victim to you
Troubles I have seen, many years
From high windows I have called you
So come, save me from this fire
Forget all who hurt you, they don't know you
Come rest your tired body in my arms
From the bedroom I have called you
So come, save me from this fire
And I have bad dreams
I've done so many bad things
And I have bad dreams
I've done so many bad things
So come, save me from this fire
Troubles I have seen, many years
From high windows I have called you
So come, save me from this fire
Forget all who hurt you, they don't know you
Come rest your tired body in my arms
From the bedroom I have called you
So come, save me from this fire
And I have bad dreams
I've done so many bad things
And I have bad dreams
I've done so many bad things
So come, save me from this fire
I Am The Greatest Of All Liars lyrics - Damien Jurado
I'm the suicide with blanks
I am fire in the tank
I'm the dishes in the sink
I'm the silence you can hear
I'm a voice inside your head
I'm a word that's never said
I'm the blood upon your sheets
I'm the air you cannot breathe
I'm the darkness you can see
I'm the pain inside your back
I'm the joke that you don't get
I'm the razor at your neck
I'm the lie that you will tell
I'm the soul that you will sell
I'm the vomit on your sleeve
I'm the reason you all fell
I am fire in the tank
I'm the dishes in the sink
I'm the silence you can hear
I'm a voice inside your head
I'm a word that's never said
I'm the blood upon your sheets
I'm the air you cannot breathe
I'm the darkness you can see
I'm the pain inside your back
I'm the joke that you don't get
I'm the razor at your neck
I'm the lie that you will tell
I'm the soul that you will sell
I'm the vomit on your sleeve
I'm the reason you all fell
Oh Death Art With Me lyrics - Damien Jurado
I was courted by Death today
In an attempt to take my life
He showed up with a nice bouquet
Of flowers for my grave
He said, "Come with me now
And we can take my horse and carriage"
He led me six feet underground
Where the worms will eat my skin
"You will not need your body, son
For, the devil, he just wants your soul
He has had his eyes on you
Since the day you stepped in this world"
I was courted by Death today
In an attempt to take my life
He showed up with a nice bouquet
Of flowers for my grave
He said, "Come with me now
And we can take my horse and carriage"
He led me six feet underground
Where the worms will eat my skin
In an attempt to take my life
He showed up with a nice bouquet
Of flowers for my grave
He said, "Come with me now
And we can take my horse and carriage"
He led me six feet underground
Where the worms will eat my skin
"You will not need your body, son
For, the devil, he just wants your soul
He has had his eyes on you
Since the day you stepped in this world"
I was courted by Death today
In an attempt to take my life
He showed up with a nice bouquet
Of flowers for my grave
He said, "Come with me now
And we can take my horse and carriage"
He led me six feet underground
Where the worms will eat my skin
Big Let Down lyrics - Damien Jurado
Here comes that big let down
It anchors your soul
In sadness she left you
Standing alone
One more time he promised
Not this time
Where is the love that binds us
Not this time
Here comes that big let down
It anchors your soul
Holding hands she left you
Holding your own
One more time he promised
Not this time
Where is the love that binds us
Not this time
Can you please forgive us
Not this time
It anchors your soul
In sadness she left you
Standing alone
One more time he promised
Not this time
Where is the love that binds us
Not this time
Here comes that big let down
It anchors your soul
Holding hands she left you
Holding your own
One more time he promised
Not this time
Where is the love that binds us
Not this time
Can you please forgive us
Not this time
Now You're Swimming lyrics - Damien Jurado
Now you're swimming
It don't even feel right
You hate your body
You know it shows
They're acting crazy
Out there in the deep end
They're shouting curse words
And acting crazy
You got a cop for a dad
And you don't want any more
Off-duty advice now
You got a saint in the eye
And you don't want any more
Guilt-tripping advice now
We'll figure it out
And they can keep you in the dark
Afternoon is your own time
Alone time
We'll figure it out
And then we'll keep you in the dark
Afternoon is the wrong time
And now you're painting
And you don't even feel right
You hate the colors
And you know they'll bleed
They're acting foolish
Out there in the darkroom
Rolling quarters
Going wild
You got a cop in your face
And you don't want any more
Time left alone with him
You got a saint for a mom
And you know all the ways out
The back door and on out
They'll figure it out
And then they'll keep you in the dark
Afternoon is your own time
Alone time
We'll figure it out
And then we'll keep you in the dark
Afternoon is the wrong time
It don't even feel right
You hate your body
You know it shows
They're acting crazy
Out there in the deep end
They're shouting curse words
And acting crazy
You got a cop for a dad
And you don't want any more
Off-duty advice now
You got a saint in the eye
And you don't want any more
Guilt-tripping advice now
We'll figure it out
And they can keep you in the dark
Afternoon is your own time
Alone time
We'll figure it out
And then we'll keep you in the dark
Afternoon is the wrong time
And now you're painting
And you don't even feel right
You hate the colors
And you know they'll bleed
They're acting foolish
Out there in the darkroom
Rolling quarters
Going wild
You got a cop in your face
And you don't want any more
Time left alone with him
You got a saint for a mom
And you know all the ways out
The back door and on out
They'll figure it out
And then they'll keep you in the dark
Afternoon is your own time
Alone time
We'll figure it out
And then we'll keep you in the dark
Afternoon is the wrong time
Butcher's Boy lyrics - Damien Jurado
(originally by Peggy Seeger)
She went upstairs to make her bed
Not one word to her mother said
Her mother she went upstairs too
Saying "Daughter, oh daughter, what troubles you?"
"Oh mother, oh mother, I cannot tell
That butcher's boy I love so well
He courted me my life away
And now at home he will not stay"
"There is a place in London town
Where that butcher's boy goes and sits down
He takes that strange girl on his knee
He tells her things he don't tell me"
Her father he comes home from work
Saying "Where is my daughter, she looks so hurt"
He went upstairs to give her hope
Found her hanging from a rope
He took his knife and he cut her down
In her bosom these words were found
"Go dig my grave both wide and deep
Place a marble slab at my head and my feet
And on my stone, place a snow white dove
To warn this world I died for love"
Oh mother, oh mother
Oh Mother me
Oh mother, oh mother
Mother me
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Lord in me
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Lord in me
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Lord in me
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Lord in me
She went upstairs to make her bed
Not one word to her mother said
Her mother she went upstairs too
Saying "Daughter, oh daughter, what troubles you?"
"Oh mother, oh mother, I cannot tell
That butcher's boy I love so well
He courted me my life away
And now at home he will not stay"
"There is a place in London town
Where that butcher's boy goes and sits down
He takes that strange girl on his knee
He tells her things he don't tell me"
Her father he comes home from work
Saying "Where is my daughter, she looks so hurt"
He went upstairs to give her hope
Found her hanging from a rope
He took his knife and he cut her down
In her bosom these words were found
"Go dig my grave both wide and deep
Place a marble slab at my head and my feet
And on my stone, place a snow white dove
To warn this world I died for love"
Oh mother, oh mother
Oh Mother me
Oh mother, oh mother
Mother me
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Lord in me
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Lord in me
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Lord in me
Oh Lord, oh Lord
Lord in me
Paperwings lyrics - Damien Jurado
Go put on your brand new paper wings
I don't mind, well as long as I can fly
Here's a noose for your head
Here's some tape for that broken wing it's sewn
Go put on your brand new dancing shoes
I don't mind, well as long as I'm with you
Here's a noose for your head
Here's some tape for that broken wing it's sewn
Go put on your brand new paper wings
I don't mind, well as long as I can fly
Here's a noose for your head
Here's some tape for that broken wing it's sewn
I don't mind, well as long as I can fly
Here's a noose for your head
Here's some tape for that broken wing it's sewn
Go put on your brand new dancing shoes
I don't mind, well as long as I'm with you
Here's a noose for your head
Here's some tape for that broken wing it's sewn
Go put on your brand new paper wings
I don't mind, well as long as I can fly
Here's a noose for your head
Here's some tape for that broken wing it's sewn
Dancing lyrics - Damien Jurado
Smoke that cigarette and down another drink
Call your other in-crowd friends instead of calling me
And it's who's got what and what can I take
Take what you got just try to make a fast break
It's who's got what and what can I take
Well I'll take what you got just try to make a fast break
Just sit down and go dancing
Just sit down
Smoke that cigarette and down another drink on me
Well you've got better things to be done
Than to be seen with me
Well it's who's got what and what can I take
Take what you got just try to make a fast break
It's who's got what and what can I take
Well I'll take what you got just try to make a fast break
Just sit down, there's no dancing
Well it's who's got what and what can I take
Take what you got just try to make a fast break
It's who's got what and what can I take
Well I'll take what you got just try to make a fast break
Just sit down, there's no dancing
Just sit down
Call your other in-crowd friends instead of calling me
And it's who's got what and what can I take
Take what you got just try to make a fast break
It's who's got what and what can I take
Well I'll take what you got just try to make a fast break
Just sit down and go dancing
Just sit down
Smoke that cigarette and down another drink on me
Well you've got better things to be done
Than to be seen with me
Well it's who's got what and what can I take
Take what you got just try to make a fast break
It's who's got what and what can I take
Well I'll take what you got just try to make a fast break
Just sit down, there's no dancing
Well it's who's got what and what can I take
Take what you got just try to make a fast break
It's who's got what and what can I take
Well I'll take what you got just try to make a fast break
Just sit down, there's no dancing
Just sit down
Birdcage lyrics - Damien Jurado
Now the sun is coming out
It's better than the rain
I finally wipe away the clouds
Leave me here and
Maybe I'll be fine
As long as I have you on the right
So much easier to get out
I'm breaking from my cage
Kill the lights and burn it down
Leave the keys and
Maybe I'll be fine
As long as I have you on the right
It's better than the rain
I finally wipe away the clouds
Leave me here and
Maybe I'll be fine
As long as I have you on the right
So much easier to get out
I'm breaking from my cage
Kill the lights and burn it down
Leave the keys and
Maybe I'll be fine
As long as I have you on the right
Inevitable lyrics - Damien Jurado
Open your eyes here comes a bigger part
And seek and define the answers are easy to read
Face that inevitable
Face that inevitable
Open your eyes here comes a bigger part
You seek and define the answers are easy to read
Face that inevitable
Face that inevitable
Face that inevitable
Face that inevitable
And seek and define the answers are easy to read
Face that inevitable
Face that inevitable
Open your eyes here comes a bigger part
You seek and define the answers are easy to read
Face that inevitable
Face that inevitable
Face that inevitable
Face that inevitable
Air Show Disaster lyrics - Damien Jurado
Listen here, see
I know how to make you famous
Listen to me, I know
They listen to me
'Cause I'm the one who makes them famous
Listen to me, they know
It's another nice day for an air show disaster
Listen here, see
Something that will make you nervous
Listen to me, then go
They listen to me
And I'm the one who makes them famous
Someday you'll see and know
It's another nice day for an air show disaster
Just another nice day for an air show disaster
Just another nice day at an air show disaster
So come on
So come on
So come on
So come on
I know how to make you famous
Listen to me, I know
They listen to me
'Cause I'm the one who makes them famous
Listen to me, they know
It's another nice day for an air show disaster
Listen here, see
Something that will make you nervous
Listen to me, then go
They listen to me
And I'm the one who makes them famous
Someday you'll see and know
It's another nice day for an air show disaster
Just another nice day for an air show disaster
Just another nice day at an air show disaster
So come on
So come on
So come on
So come on
Never Ending Tide lyrics - Damien Jurado
I am standing on her shore
With the anchor and the oars
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
And I'm standing on her shore
With the mermaids and the whores
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move
With the anchor and the oars
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
And I'm standing on her shore
With the mermaids and the whores
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move you like the never ending tide
She's gonna move
Big Deal lyrics - Damien Jurado
It's like I told you
You'll never be as good
And there's someone always better
To take your place
Once you were the first in line
Now you're in the back
Receiving cards and thank you letters
PS please don't come back
It's like I told you
You'll never be as fast
And there's someone always faster
To take your place
Once I told you things look brighter
And now they're turning black
In this world without a compass
And you can't find your way back
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
Once I told you that things look brighter
And now they're turning black
In this world without a compass
And you can't find your way back
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
You'll never be as good
And there's someone always better
To take your place
Once you were the first in line
Now you're in the back
Receiving cards and thank you letters
PS please don't come back
It's like I told you
You'll never be as fast
And there's someone always faster
To take your place
Once I told you things look brighter
And now they're turning black
In this world without a compass
And you can't find your way back
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
Once I told you that things look brighter
And now they're turning black
In this world without a compass
And you can't find your way back
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
It's like I told you
The Way You Look lyrics - Damien Jurado
From the ceiling to the floor
I find I'm wanting more
It's so much a part of it
When I drop down from the sky
So much I could find
In a happy house so high above the clouds
It's not the way that you look, no
It all depends how you feel
It's just the way that it is
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
Breaking hearts, they make no sound
In this I have found an excuse for jealousy
Kill the sun and make them blind
So much they will find
In a happy house so high above the clouds
It's not the way that you look, no
It all depends how you feel
It's just the way that it is
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
It's not the way that you look, no
It all depends how you feel
It's just the way that it is
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
I find I'm wanting more
It's so much a part of it
When I drop down from the sky
So much I could find
In a happy house so high above the clouds
It's not the way that you look, no
It all depends how you feel
It's just the way that it is
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
Breaking hearts, they make no sound
In this I have found an excuse for jealousy
Kill the sun and make them blind
So much they will find
In a happy house so high above the clouds
It's not the way that you look, no
It all depends how you feel
It's just the way that it is
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
It's not the way that you look, no
It all depends how you feel
It's just the way that it is
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
I wanna be you
Castles lyrics - Damien Jurado
Castles that you're building
Eventually come falling down
Castles that you're building
Eventually come falling down
I will try to erase it all
From my mind, it's easy
It's easy
People who you talk about
Eventually will find you out
People who you talk about
Eventually will hunt you down
I will try to erase it all
From my mind, it's easy
It's easy
Eventually come falling down
Castles that you're building
Eventually come falling down
I will try to erase it all
From my mind, it's easy
It's easy
People who you talk about
Eventually will find you out
People who you talk about
Eventually will hunt you down
I will try to erase it all
From my mind, it's easy
It's easy
Like Titanic lyrics - Damien Jurado
There's a place where Jean and I go
To escape this dull existence
We go dancing and we set fires and
We tell secrets and tell them lies
I have many questions
Places I keep going
I don't know the meaning of "no trespassing"
Me and Jeanie, we get drunk and we
Take her dad's car for a ride and
Pockets empty, we have no money
For tobacco or the movies
I have many problems
Fears I can't ignore
I don't know the meaning of "self destruction"
I have many questions
Places I keep going
I don't know the meaning of "no trespassing"
Some say Jeanie, she's my downfall
With the pills and alcohol
She can sink me like Titanic, and
Make my blood spill to her shores
I have many questions
Places I keep going
I don't know the meaning of "no trespassing"
I have many problems
Fears I can't ignore
I don't know the meaning of "self destruction"
Some say boredom, it's a killer, you
End up breaking hearts like chairs
I have many questions
Places I keep going
I don't know the meaning of "no trespassing"
I have many problems
Fears I can't ignore
I don't know the meaning of "self destruction"
To escape this dull existence
We go dancing and we set fires and
We tell secrets and tell them lies
I have many questions
Places I keep going
I don't know the meaning of "no trespassing"
Me and Jeanie, we get drunk and we
Take her dad's car for a ride and
Pockets empty, we have no money
For tobacco or the movies
I have many problems
Fears I can't ignore
I don't know the meaning of "self destruction"
I have many questions
Places I keep going
I don't know the meaning of "no trespassing"
Some say Jeanie, she's my downfall
With the pills and alcohol
She can sink me like Titanic, and
Make my blood spill to her shores
I have many questions
Places I keep going
I don't know the meaning of "no trespassing"
I have many problems
Fears I can't ignore
I don't know the meaning of "self destruction"
Some say boredom, it's a killer, you
End up breaking hearts like chairs
I have many questions
Places I keep going
I don't know the meaning of "no trespassing"
I have many problems
Fears I can't ignore
I don't know the meaning of "self destruction"
Parade lyrics - Damien Jurado
I'm coming to town, get ready to leave
Pack up the things, roll up the sleeves
So different
Can't tell the things your money saved
Get in the car for the parade
So different
So different
Pack up the things, roll up the sleeves
So different
Can't tell the things your money saved
Get in the car for the parade
So different
So different
Lose My Head lyrics - Damien Jurado
I won't pretend not to see you looking
I smile and walk the other way
Kept alive in pictures
Still shots of you sleeping
And I play the movies in my mind
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
High above me far from all who see you
You play the hero in my song
This is my blue one
That one makes me happy
Call in another round of cheer
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
I won't pretend not to see you looking
I smile and walk the other way
Kept alive in pictures
Still shots of you sleeping
And I play the movies in my mind
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
I smile and walk the other way
Kept alive in pictures
Still shots of you sleeping
And I play the movies in my mind
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
High above me far from all who see you
You play the hero in my song
This is my blue one
That one makes me happy
Call in another round of cheer
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
I won't pretend not to see you looking
I smile and walk the other way
Kept alive in pictures
Still shots of you sleeping
And I play the movies in my mind
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
If I ever lose my head
Don't ever let me lose my head
Spitting Teeth lyrics - Damien Jurado
If he says too much
Then you should shut him up
For I am a violent man
From town to town
You laugh out loud
Share a drink and smile
December will bring harsh winds
And I, the battered face
Beaten to a pulp they will not recognize you
Can you still kiss with a fat lip
Can you still hug her with a broken limb
Pick the glass from your face
And spit out broken teeth
Then you should shut him up
For I am a violent man
From town to town
You laugh out loud
Share a drink and smile
December will bring harsh winds
And I, the battered face
Beaten to a pulp they will not recognize you
Can you still kiss with a fat lip
Can you still hug her with a broken limb
Pick the glass from your face
And spit out broken teeth
How I Broke My Legs lyrics - Damien Jurado
This is how I broke both of my legs
Won't run to you
Won't run to you
I will not follow
Won't sing to you
Won't dance with you
I will not lead
This is how I broke both of my legs
Jumping from high above your ledge
I won't run to you
Won't dance with you
I will not follow
I won't run to you
Won't sing for you
I will not fold
Won't sing for you
Won't dance with you
I will not fold
Won't run to you
Won't run to you
I will not follow
Won't sing to you
Won't dance with you
I will not lead
This is how I broke both of my legs
Jumping from high above your ledge
I won't run to you
Won't dance with you
I will not follow
I won't run to you
Won't sing for you
I will not fold
Won't sing for you
Won't dance with you
I will not fold
The Killer lyrics - Damien Jurado
Go put out the fire
And I'll meet you on the other side
Walk with me alone
I will not harm you
Or let you die
The paper said I'm a killer
Papers lie
Tomorrow we will drive
To North California state line
If you call off the guns
I'll call off the dogs
Go put out the fire
Boy, I'll meet you on the other side
Walk with me alone
Just might cut you
Or leave you to die
The papers said I'm a killer
The papers were right
Tomorrow we will drive
To your brand new burial site
If you call off the guns
I'll call off the dogs
If you call off the guns, well,
I'll call of the dogs...
They'll never find you
They'll never catch me, no...
And I'll meet you on the other side
Walk with me alone
I will not harm you
Or let you die
The paper said I'm a killer
Papers lie
Tomorrow we will drive
To North California state line
If you call off the guns
I'll call off the dogs
Go put out the fire
Boy, I'll meet you on the other side
Walk with me alone
Just might cut you
Or leave you to die
The papers said I'm a killer
The papers were right
Tomorrow we will drive
To your brand new burial site
If you call off the guns
I'll call off the dogs
If you call off the guns, well,
I'll call of the dogs...
They'll never find you
They'll never catch me, no...
Flowers In The Yard lyrics - Damien Jurado
Saturday will be the day
The day won't be back
Saturday will be the day, she said
We won't be back
Flowers in the yard
They need water
Give them all your love
Don't let the die like we did
Saturday will be the day
The day you won't come back
Saturday will be the day, she said
Won't be back
Flowers in the yard
They need water
Give them all your love
Don't let them die like we did
The child in the car
She's your daughter
Give her all your love
Don't let her die like we did
The day won't be back
Saturday will be the day, she said
We won't be back
Flowers in the yard
They need water
Give them all your love
Don't let the die like we did
Saturday will be the day
The day you won't come back
Saturday will be the day, she said
Won't be back
Flowers in the yard
They need water
Give them all your love
Don't let them die like we did
The child in the car
She's your daughter
Give her all your love
Don't let her die like we did
Medication lyrics - Damien Jurado
It just so happens I have many concerns
My brother's down the road and my lover in town
They both need affection
And some kind of love
Well I'm the one who gives it at any given time
From two in the morning to six
Call me up and cry
My lover keeps it secret that we meet under covers
When asked by her man if we two are lovers
She says, "I hardly know him.
Besides, he's not my type."
Her man's a policeman with a keen sense of trouble
He's known just by danger
And all kinds of liars
Brother called this morning in a terrible panic
Spies in the closet, bugs in the attic
He screams bloody murder saying,
"We're all gonna die.
Death is upon me, I know 'cause he showed me
Pictures of graveyards and us underneath."
I'm losing my hearing from my brother screaming,
"They're coming to get me and
Someone call the police."
Two in the morning, the phone disconnected
Her man knows I'm calling, it's what I expected
A note on my backdoor saying, "Baby not tonight."
So I sit with my brother who is nursing a cut wrist
He's mumbling "Forgive me."
And "Don't let them take me away."
I can be a good boy and stay out of trouble
Jackie I love you and
Don't let them take your brother
Strapped to a table, go in electrodes
"Jackie come save me the doctors will kill me."
"No, they're here to help you
Straighten out your mind."
The TV is blaring with some preacher saying that
God is among us and he hears our cries
Lord, do me a favor
It's wrong but I ask you
Take my brother's life
'Cause he's sick of the suffering
The pills he's inhaling
The cross he is bearing
That is his trouble mind
My brother's down the road and my lover in town
They both need affection
And some kind of love
Well I'm the one who gives it at any given time
From two in the morning to six
Call me up and cry
My lover keeps it secret that we meet under covers
When asked by her man if we two are lovers
She says, "I hardly know him.
Besides, he's not my type."
Her man's a policeman with a keen sense of trouble
He's known just by danger
And all kinds of liars
Brother called this morning in a terrible panic
Spies in the closet, bugs in the attic
He screams bloody murder saying,
"We're all gonna die.
Death is upon me, I know 'cause he showed me
Pictures of graveyards and us underneath."
I'm losing my hearing from my brother screaming,
"They're coming to get me and
Someone call the police."
Two in the morning, the phone disconnected
Her man knows I'm calling, it's what I expected
A note on my backdoor saying, "Baby not tonight."
So I sit with my brother who is nursing a cut wrist
He's mumbling "Forgive me."
And "Don't let them take me away."
I can be a good boy and stay out of trouble
Jackie I love you and
Don't let them take your brother
Strapped to a table, go in electrodes
"Jackie come save me the doctors will kill me."
"No, they're here to help you
Straighten out your mind."
The TV is blaring with some preacher saying that
God is among us and he hears our cries
Lord, do me a favor
It's wrong but I ask you
Take my brother's life
'Cause he's sick of the suffering
The pills he's inhaling
The cross he is bearing
That is his trouble mind
Desert lyrics - Damien Jurado
Tell me when tomorrow comes
I'll be the first to ride
Start the car and honk the horn
I'll be right outside
Pour a drink and open wide
I have things to tell
I have seen the brighter side
Of the roads that lead to hell
Yesterday is miles away
You'll miss it if you blink
And I've found my salvation in
The places where you drink
You can say you're on my side
And I know that's a lie
'Cause given the chance you'd stab my back
And leave me here to die
Just give me the keys tonight
I'm happy when I drive
Revenge is the perfect word
For what I have in mind
Desert lives bring deserted lives
I know from first hand
We're moved around like circus clowns
When laughter's in demand
I'll be the first to ride
Start the car and honk the horn
I'll be right outside
Pour a drink and open wide
I have things to tell
I have seen the brighter side
Of the roads that lead to hell
Yesterday is miles away
You'll miss it if you blink
And I've found my salvation in
The places where you drink
You can say you're on my side
And I know that's a lie
'Cause given the chance you'd stab my back
And leave me here to die
Just give me the keys tonight
I'm happy when I drive
Revenge is the perfect word
For what I have in mind
Desert lives bring deserted lives
I know from first hand
We're moved around like circus clowns
When laughter's in demand
Johnny Go Riding lyrics - Damien Jurado
Johnny let's go out riding
to a place outside of town
I go there every Sunday
To watch the sun go down
There's plenty of girls who know you
They've been asking where you've been
Johnny don't disappoint them
They'd all like to you see you away again
Willy, I don't think I'm ready
To leave this house of mine
You go out and tell them
I'm not the social kind
Some men they are lovers
And others the fighting type
Me, I'm in the middle of
Choosing which one I'd like to be
Judy, she's out catching
Rides in passing cars
The memories of me and her
Have burned out like the stars
But me, I'm not disappointed
In knowing that she's free
Someday down the line
I knew she'd one day up and leave
Willy, forget you're troubles
And lay back on the grass
There's no need to get nostalgic
Thinking about the past
What's gone is gone, what's here is now
She standing by a fence
She's wearing a beautiful party dress
And wanting you to dance
to a place outside of town
I go there every Sunday
To watch the sun go down
There's plenty of girls who know you
They've been asking where you've been
Johnny don't disappoint them
They'd all like to you see you away again
Willy, I don't think I'm ready
To leave this house of mine
You go out and tell them
I'm not the social kind
Some men they are lovers
And others the fighting type
Me, I'm in the middle of
Choosing which one I'd like to be
Judy, she's out catching
Rides in passing cars
The memories of me and her
Have burned out like the stars
But me, I'm not disappointed
In knowing that she's free
Someday down the line
I knew she'd one day up and leave
Willy, forget you're troubles
And lay back on the grass
There's no need to get nostalgic
Thinking about the past
What's gone is gone, what's here is now
She standing by a fence
She's wearing a beautiful party dress
And wanting you to dance
Great Today lyrics - Damien Jurado
I have the potential to be great today
Everyone I know will see the change
To be greater than I have before
Drawing lines that drag me to the floor
You could be so much better
Something tells me that you're on my side
Feeding me words that one day will kill my pride
You're too much for me that's what you said
You're too much for me that's what you said
I see potential
You could be so much better
You could be so much better
Everyone I know will see the change
To be greater than I have before
Drawing lines that drag me to the floor
You could be so much better
Something tells me that you're on my side
Feeding me words that one day will kill my pride
You're too much for me that's what you said
You're too much for me that's what you said
I see potential
You could be so much better
You could be so much better
Tonight I Will Retire lyrics - Damien Jurado
Oh tonight I will retire
To the arms of my lover
The sweetest kiss she will give
As I lay down beside her
What will she think
When she awakes
Just to find I have left here
Oh tonight I will retire
To these hands with revolver
And I don't fear death
I will commit
Like an old friend I've known forever
So come on in, take me on
No I won't stay here no longer
And if I should taste fire
Save me not, I deserve to die
And oh tonight I will retire
To loving arms of my savior
And we will walk through his gates
To the skies of Heaven
And no more tears will I cry
Are my sins, are they forgiven
And if I should taste fire
Save me not, I deserve to die
And if I should taste fire
Save me not, I deserve to die
To the arms of my lover
The sweetest kiss she will give
As I lay down beside her
What will she think
When she awakes
Just to find I have left here
Oh tonight I will retire
To these hands with revolver
And I don't fear death
I will commit
Like an old friend I've known forever
So come on in, take me on
No I won't stay here no longer
And if I should taste fire
Save me not, I deserve to die
And oh tonight I will retire
To loving arms of my savior
And we will walk through his gates
To the skies of Heaven
And no more tears will I cry
Are my sins, are they forgiven
And if I should taste fire
Save me not, I deserve to die
And if I should taste fire
Save me not, I deserve to die
Ghost Of David lyrics - Damien Jurado
I've see you walk desert highways
Come on out they're waiting for you
Mother lost her one and only
Fear the worst for dead are many
And I've seen the ghost of David
In the house of his childhood
Forget him not, still he loves you
Life is short but love's eternal
Come on out we're waiting for you
Come on out we're waiting for you
Come on out they're waiting for you
Mother lost her one and only
Fear the worst for dead are many
And I've seen the ghost of David
In the house of his childhood
Forget him not, still he loves you
Life is short but love's eternal
Come on out we're waiting for you
Come on out we're waiting for you
Parking Lot lyrics - Damien Jurado
In the window by a phone
She waits for him at home
She waits a long time
In the vacant parking lot
Watching couples with their kids
Where did we go wrong
Words were spoken words were lost
Rings were given vows forgot
Where did we go wrong
Monday comes you find a note
I've left town this time for good
What did I do wrong
Vacant bedrooms pictures fade
Moments when the times were good
When did it all go bad
She waits for him at home
She waits a long time
In the vacant parking lot
Watching couples with their kids
Where did we go wrong
Words were spoken words were lost
Rings were given vows forgot
Where did we go wrong
Monday comes you find a note
I've left town this time for good
What did I do wrong
Vacant bedrooms pictures fade
Moments when the times were good
When did it all go bad
Rearview lyrics - Damien Jurado
She don't, she don't keep you moving
I know, I know how to move you
Does it every time
You're gonna lose your mind
She don't, she don't keep you in the rearview
She wants presents you can't give her
She does it every time
She's gonna lose her mind
She's talking to herself at night
I know, I know how to move you
Does it every time
You're gonna lose your mind
She don't, she don't keep you in the rearview
She wants presents you can't give her
She does it every time
She's gonna lose her mind
She's talking to herself at night
Paxil lyrics - Damien Jurado
I need the [?] to come today
Because the medication kicked in
Beneath this big exterior
Is a heart that doesn't work
Leave me alone 'cause I'm
There's no telling what will go down
My head is on fire
My hands are on fire
I am on fire
My head is on fire
My hands are on fire
I am on fire
Because the medication kicked in
Beneath this big exterior
Is a heart that doesn't work
Leave me alone 'cause I'm
There's no telling what will go down
My head is on fire
My hands are on fire
I am on fire
My head is on fire
My hands are on fire
I am on fire
December lyrics - Damien Jurado
Winter, put on your coat
They're expecting a cold one
Plenty of ice and snow
On the North Dakota plains
December, you killed a man
Trapped in his car for hours
He couldn't call for help
'Cause all of the lines were down
They found him in his car
Hands stuck to the steering wheel
Winter, I found it out
How you can be so cruel
Boy you just watch you back
'Cause one day I'll kill you too
They'll find you in your car
Hands stuck to steering wheel
They'll find you in your car
Hands stuck to steering wheel
They're expecting a cold one
Plenty of ice and snow
On the North Dakota plains
December, you killed a man
Trapped in his car for hours
He couldn't call for help
'Cause all of the lines were down
They found him in his car
Hands stuck to the steering wheel
Winter, I found it out
How you can be so cruel
Boy you just watch you back
'Cause one day I'll kill you too
They'll find you in your car
Hands stuck to steering wheel
They'll find you in your car
Hands stuck to steering wheel
Rosewood Casket lyrics - Damien Jurado
There's a little rosewood casket
That is resting on the stand
There's a package of old letters
Written by my loved one's hand
Go and bring them to me, brother
Come and sit upon my bed
Lay your head upon my pillow
While each cherished line is read
Read them gently to me, brother
Read them 'til I fall asleep
For the sleep to wake in heaven
Oh dear brother do not weep
Last night I saw him walking
With a lady by his side
And I thought I heard him tell her
She could never be his bride
When at last I'm gone forever
And my friends are gathered round
And my narrow grave is ready
In some lonesome church yard ground
There's a little rosewood casket
That is resting on the stand
There's a package of old letters
Written by my loved one's hand
That is resting on the stand
There's a package of old letters
Written by my loved one's hand
Go and bring them to me, brother
Come and sit upon my bed
Lay your head upon my pillow
While each cherished line is read
Read them gently to me, brother
Read them 'til I fall asleep
For the sleep to wake in heaven
Oh dear brother do not weep
Last night I saw him walking
With a lady by his side
And I thought I heard him tell her
She could never be his bride
When at last I'm gone forever
And my friends are gathered round
And my narrow grave is ready
In some lonesome church yard ground
There's a little rosewood casket
That is resting on the stand
There's a package of old letters
Written by my loved one's hand
Ohio lyrics - Damien Jurado
Out from my window across from the city
I have what's considered a good view
Two blocks from the subway, three from the fountain
Where I walk to break in new shoes
She stands on the sidewalk just waving at taxis
Like horses in parades in passing
I ask where she's headed she tells me,
"Ohio, I've not seen my mother in ages
It's been a long time, a real long time."
Out from my window "How far is Ohio?"
She laughed and pointed out east
She said, "I grew up there with my dear mother
And I haven't seen her since thirteen.
You see, I was taken while she lay sleeping
By my father's hired man
We moved to city so far from my family
I haven't been back there since.
It's been a long time, a real long time."
A real long time
Out from my window please hear me Ohio
Your daughter wants to come home
She longs to be with you to hug you to kiss you
To never leave her alone
And I've gotten know her to live with to love her
It's hard to see her leave
She belongs to her mother and the state of Ohio
I wish she belonged to me
See you sometime, see you sometime
See you sometime
I have what's considered a good view
Two blocks from the subway, three from the fountain
Where I walk to break in new shoes
She stands on the sidewalk just waving at taxis
Like horses in parades in passing
I ask where she's headed she tells me,
"Ohio, I've not seen my mother in ages
It's been a long time, a real long time."
Out from my window "How far is Ohio?"
She laughed and pointed out east
She said, "I grew up there with my dear mother
And I haven't seen her since thirteen.
You see, I was taken while she lay sleeping
By my father's hired man
We moved to city so far from my family
I haven't been back there since.
It's been a long time, a real long time."
A real long time
Out from my window please hear me Ohio
Your daughter wants to come home
She longs to be with you to hug you to kiss you
To never leave her alone
And I've gotten know her to live with to love her
It's hard to see her leave
She belongs to her mother and the state of Ohio
I wish she belonged to me
See you sometime, see you sometime
See you sometime
Tragedy lyrics - Damien Jurado
Girl, the life you're leading
With the lying and the cheating is hard
You got yourself a boyfriend
Treats you like a lady and friend
No one sees the tragedy except for me
Girl, the life you're leading
With the drinking and the cheating ain't good
You had yourself a boyfriend and
Used him like the others you did
Trust me, you're in deep
It's no good
Trust me, you're in deep
It's no good
Trust me, you're in deep
Trust me, you're in deep
It's no good
With the lying and the cheating is hard
You got yourself a boyfriend
Treats you like a lady and friend
No one sees the tragedy except for me
Girl, the life you're leading
With the drinking and the cheating ain't good
You had yourself a boyfriend and
Used him like the others you did
Trust me, you're in deep
It's no good
Trust me, you're in deep
It's no good
Trust me, you're in deep
Trust me, you're in deep
It's no good
Curbside lyrics - Damien Jurado
I would come out just see you
Dancing freely by the sunset
Like the sun you'd shine brightly
We'd spend hours by the curbside
Telling stories under streetlights
How your words would amaze me
Now those days are gone
Slowly they slipped away
Now those days are gone
Slowly
I still go out by the old house
Where I met you our first summer
Where are you now, you're with another
I am sitting by the curbside
Where we'd hang out under streetlights
How those times still are with me
Now those days are gone
Slowly they slip away
Now those days are gone
Slowly
Now those days are gone
Slowly they slip away
Now those days are gone
Slowly
Dancing freely by the sunset
Like the sun you'd shine brightly
We'd spend hours by the curbside
Telling stories under streetlights
How your words would amaze me
Now those days are gone
Slowly they slipped away
Now those days are gone
Slowly
I still go out by the old house
Where I met you our first summer
Where are you now, you're with another
I am sitting by the curbside
Where we'd hang out under streetlights
How those times still are with me
Now those days are gone
Slowly they slip away
Now those days are gone
Slowly
Now those days are gone
Slowly they slip away
Now those days are gone
Slowly
Honey Baby lyrics - Damien Jurado
I spend the last night in your bedroom, sleeping
Your head was laid upon my pillow, dreaming
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
I spent the last night in your room
Kickin' these wishes to the moon
To the moon
I spend the last night in your bedroom, sleeping
Your head was laid upon my shoulder, dreaming
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
I spent the last night in your room
Kickin' these wishes to the moon
I spent the last night in your room
Kickin' these wishes to the moon
To the moon
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, maybe
Your head was laid upon my pillow, dreaming
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
I spent the last night in your room
Kickin' these wishes to the moon
To the moon
I spend the last night in your bedroom, sleeping
Your head was laid upon my shoulder, dreaming
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
I spent the last night in your room
Kickin' these wishes to the moon
I spent the last night in your room
Kickin' these wishes to the moon
To the moon
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, well maybe
Is this the first time, baby
Is this the last time, maybe
Eyes For Windows lyrics - Damien Jurado
I used to be the someone you would run to
My eyes, they were the windows you would look through
Now much to your surprise looking through these eyes
You found beauty
I used to be the someone you would talk to
My eyes, they were the windows you would look through
Now much to your surprise looking through these eyes
You saw beauty
Now much to your surprise looking through these eyes
You found me
My eyes, they were the windows you would look through
Now much to your surprise looking through these eyes
You found beauty
I used to be the someone you would talk to
My eyes, they were the windows you would look through
Now much to your surprise looking through these eyes
You saw beauty
Now much to your surprise looking through these eyes
You found me
Letters & Drawings lyrics - Damien Jurado
Goodbye angel
Hands in your pockets
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe you'll come back sometime
She boards a Greyhound
With a ticket to Jersey
A gray colored backpack
Full of all her belongings
A kiss from the window
Tells me she loves me
And how she's sending
Letters and drawings
But the letters never came
So I waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Goodbye angel
Hands in your pockets
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe you'll call me sometime
Small towns to cities
She one day calls me
Tells me that she's married
I took it badly
Moments of silence
Sounds of her laughing
"When are you sending
Letters and drawings?"
But the letters never came
So I waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Goodbye angel
Hear you're successful
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe you'll come back sometime
Hands in your pockets
Here's where you left me
Only with memories
When we were just 16
But the letters never came
So I waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Hands in your pockets
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe you'll come back sometime
She boards a Greyhound
With a ticket to Jersey
A gray colored backpack
Full of all her belongings
A kiss from the window
Tells me she loves me
And how she's sending
Letters and drawings
But the letters never came
So I waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Goodbye angel
Hands in your pockets
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe you'll call me sometime
Small towns to cities
She one day calls me
Tells me that she's married
I took it badly
Moments of silence
Sounds of her laughing
"When are you sending
Letters and drawings?"
But the letters never came
So I waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Goodbye angel
Hear you're successful
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe you'll come back sometime
Hands in your pockets
Here's where you left me
Only with memories
When we were just 16
But the letters never came
So I waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Waited by the phone
To hear it ring
Love The Same lyrics - Damien Jurado
You don't love me that way
The words that you say
Make it obvious now
Why try pretending you care
When feelings aren't there
Just be honest with me
It's not getting easier
With the two of us just standing here
Knowing we don't love the same
Love the same, love the same
I said, "Don't feel ashamed
Feelings just change
It's so clear to me now.
Don't cry you can't deny
Both of us tried for each other."
It's not getting easier
With the two of us just standing here
Knowing we don't love the same
Love the same, love the same
You don't love me that way
The words that you say
Make it obvious now
The words that you say
Make it obvious now
Why try pretending you care
When feelings aren't there
Just be honest with me
It's not getting easier
With the two of us just standing here
Knowing we don't love the same
Love the same, love the same
I said, "Don't feel ashamed
Feelings just change
It's so clear to me now.
Don't cry you can't deny
Both of us tried for each other."
It's not getting easier
With the two of us just standing here
Knowing we don't love the same
Love the same, love the same
You don't love me that way
The words that you say
Make it obvious now
Saturday lyrics - Damien Jurado
Saturday
Blue eyes fading
Not a word, not one
You will say
"It all has changed me"
Now you've gone
Nothing left to see
Saturday
Sad eyes closing
Not a tear, not one
You will say,
"Love can't change me"
And you were wrong
To think it could
Blue eyes fading
Not a word, not one
You will say
"It all has changed me"
Now you've gone
Nothing left to see
Saturday
Sad eyes closing
Not a tear, not one
You will say,
"Love can't change me"
And you were wrong
To think it could
Tornado lyrics - Damien Jurado
She spends her time with other boys
He spends his time fixing cars
She doesn't mind that he's gone
It gives her more time to talk
He'll come around when he's bored
And she'll pay him no mind
"We must stop meeting like this,"
He said with a grin while walking in
And she just slammed the door in his face
"We must stop meeting like this,"
He said with a grin while walking in
And she just slammed the door in his face
I'll see you around
I'll see you around sometime
I'll see you around
I'll see you around sometime
She hangs her coat on the door
He hangs his head on her hopes
She sleeps alone with her thoughts
She dreams of good times
He'll come around when he's old
She'll pay him no mind
"We must stop meeting like this,
Coming to bed with no words said
Makes it tougher on both of us."
"We must stop meeting like this,
Coming to bed with no words said
Makes it tougher on both of us."
I'll see you around
I'll see you around sometime
I'll see you around
I'll see you around sometime
It used to be much better than this
It used to be much better than this
It used to be much better than this
It used to be so much better than this
It used to be
He spends his time fixing cars
She doesn't mind that he's gone
It gives her more time to talk
He'll come around when he's bored
And she'll pay him no mind
"We must stop meeting like this,"
He said with a grin while walking in
And she just slammed the door in his face
"We must stop meeting like this,"
He said with a grin while walking in
And she just slammed the door in his face
I'll see you around
I'll see you around sometime
I'll see you around
I'll see you around sometime
She hangs her coat on the door
He hangs his head on her hopes
She sleeps alone with her thoughts
She dreams of good times
He'll come around when he's old
She'll pay him no mind
"We must stop meeting like this,
Coming to bed with no words said
Makes it tougher on both of us."
"We must stop meeting like this,
Coming to bed with no words said
Makes it tougher on both of us."
I'll see you around
I'll see you around sometime
I'll see you around
I'll see you around sometime
It used to be much better than this
It used to be much better than this
It used to be much better than this
It used to be so much better than this
It used to be
Rehearsals For Departure lyrics - Damien Jurado
I'll come down tomorrow morning
And meet you at our new location
In front of City Bookstore
Across the street from the railway station
She tells me how her night was spent
Nursing coffee and cigarettes
You waited til your husband left
To pack your things and off you went
He wouldn't notice that you'd left
Til morning when the drink wore off
He stayed out all night with his friends
Never to return again
In front of City Bookstore
Across the street from the railway station
You show up with your suitcase
Ten dollars and a sad expression
She tells me that it's all over now
She's done her time and now she's out
From the prison that she calls a house
Where she stayed put while he went out
She left him a note taped to the door
Saying, "Babe I won't be back no more
I can't find reasons for me to stay
Married to you and your cheating ways."
Walked her out to the train
Couldn't hide my pain
Or these tears that flow
From my eyes like rain
That September morning, 1959
And meet you at our new location
In front of City Bookstore
Across the street from the railway station
She tells me how her night was spent
Nursing coffee and cigarettes
You waited til your husband left
To pack your things and off you went
He wouldn't notice that you'd left
Til morning when the drink wore off
He stayed out all night with his friends
Never to return again
In front of City Bookstore
Across the street from the railway station
You show up with your suitcase
Ten dollars and a sad expression
She tells me that it's all over now
She's done her time and now she's out
From the prison that she calls a house
Where she stayed put while he went out
She left him a note taped to the door
Saying, "Babe I won't be back no more
I can't find reasons for me to stay
Married to you and your cheating ways."
Walked her out to the train
Couldn't hide my pain
Or these tears that flow
From my eyes like rain
That September morning, 1959
Chevrolet lyrics - Damien Jurado
Heard you got a brand new Chevrolet
You're leaving today
I heard you got all your money saved
You're leaving today
You're leaving today
What shall I tell all your friends
When they ask of you
What shall I tell your mom
When she asks of you
Shall I tell her that you're gone
Gone and left me all alone
Girl it's awfully cold at night
I need you by my side
Girl it's awfully cold at night
I miss you by my side
You're leaving today
You're leaving today
Heard you got a brand new Chevrolet
You're leaving today
I heard you got all your money saved
You're leaving today
You're leaving today
What shall I tell all your friends
When they ask of you
What shall I tell your mom
When she asks of you
Shall I tell her that you're gone
Gone and left me all alone
Girl it's awfully cold at night
I need you by my side
Girl it's awfully cold at night
I miss you by my side
You're leaving today
You're leaving today
Heard you got a brand new Chevrolet
Simple Hello lyrics - Damien Jurado
A simple hello would've been nice
Instead you walked right by
I do recall we used to be friends
Has it slipped your mind
I used to call you on the telephone
Each and every night
Every time I see you with him
I think, "Why even try?"
I think I've had enough
I think I've lost my mind
I think I've had enough
I think I've lost my mind
This time, this time
We used to be the best of friends
I guess now things have changed
You're far too busy with making out
Do you still know my name
I think I've had enough
And I think I've lost control
I think I've had enough
And I think I've lost control
So it goes, so it goes
I think I've had enough
I think I've lost my mind
I think I've had enough
I think I've lost my mind
Instead you walked right by
I do recall we used to be friends
Has it slipped your mind
I used to call you on the telephone
Each and every night
Every time I see you with him
I think, "Why even try?"
I think I've had enough
I think I've lost my mind
I think I've had enough
I think I've lost my mind
This time, this time
We used to be the best of friends
I guess now things have changed
You're far too busy with making out
Do you still know my name
I think I've had enough
And I think I've lost control
I think I've had enough
And I think I've lost control
So it goes, so it goes
I think I've had enough
I think I've lost my mind
I think I've had enough
I think I've lost my mind
Happy Birthday John lyrics - Damien Jurado
Happy birthday, John
Where has your sweetheart gone
She left today with one week's pay
And the boy she calls your son
Let's not wait for your invitation
Pour yourself a drink
And think about what happened
Happy birthday, John
The warning lights were on
But you were far too gone
To notice what went wrong
Let's not wait for your invitation
Pour yourself a drink
And think about what happened
Happy birthday, John
Where has your sweetheart gone
The warning signs were on
Happy birthday, John
Let's not wait for your invitation
Pour yourself a drink
And think about what happened
Let's not wait for your invitation
Pour yourself a drink
And think about what happened
Where has your sweetheart gone
She left today with one week's pay
And the boy she calls your son
Let's not wait for your invitation
Pour yourself a drink
And think about what happened
Happy birthday, John
The warning lights were on
But you were far too gone
To notice what went wrong
Let's not wait for your invitation
Pour yourself a drink
And think about what happened
Happy birthday, John
Where has your sweetheart gone
The warning signs were on
Happy birthday, John
Let's not wait for your invitation
Pour yourself a drink
And think about what happened
Let's not wait for your invitation
Pour yourself a drink
And think about what happened
East Virginia lyrics - Damien Jurado
I was born and raised in East Virginia
North Carolina I did go
There I met a pretty young maiden
Her name and age I do not know
Her hair it was of a light brown color
Lips they were a ruby red
And on her breast she wore white lilies
Where I long to lay my head
I'd rather be in some dark holler
Where the sun won't ever shine
Than to see you wed another
Girl you know you'd never be mine
I was born and raised in East Virginia
North Carolina I did go
There I met a pretty young maiden
Her name and age I do not know
North Carolina I did go
There I met a pretty young maiden
Her name and age I do not know
Her hair it was of a light brown color
Lips they were a ruby red
And on her breast she wore white lilies
Where I long to lay my head
I'd rather be in some dark holler
Where the sun won't ever shine
Than to see you wed another
Girl you know you'd never be mine
I was born and raised in East Virginia
North Carolina I did go
There I met a pretty young maiden
Her name and age I do not know
To Those Who Will Burn... lyrics - Damien Jurado
If you were to live
Among the living and the dead
Would you honestly say
You would want no part of this
Fire
Fire
If you were to sleep
Among the living and the dead
Could you honestly say
You would never dream of this
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
You will tear down
And I will build up
You will tear down, I will build up
You will tear down
And I will build up
You will tear down, I will build up
Among the living and the dead
Would you honestly say
You would want no part of this
Fire
Fire
If you were to sleep
Among the living and the dead
Could you honestly say
You would never dream of this
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
You will tear down
And I will build up
You will tear down, I will build up
You will tear down
And I will build up
You will tear down, I will build up
As You Wish lyrics - Damien Jurado
If you need me, I'll come running
If you call me, I'll come quickly
But if you need to be alone
You know I'll gladly leave you
Should you want me, I'm yours completely
Should you need me, I'm yours completely
But if you need to be alone
You know I'll gladly leave you
If you call me, I'll come quickly
But if you need to be alone
You know I'll gladly leave you
Should you want me, I'm yours completely
Should you need me, I'm yours completely
But if you need to be alone
You know I'll gladly leave you
Wedding Cake lyrics - Damien Jurado
You told all your friends,
"He's someone I'll regret."
He's out there setting fires to
The demons in his head
Once you called it perfect love
You now call it accident
Do you sit with your photo books
Wondering where it went
It was clearly never meant to be
You told all your friends,
"He's someone I'll forget."
How do you erase a ghost
Who sleeps inside your bed
Throw away your wedding rings
Give away the gown
Say goodbye to the accident
Who only brought you down
It was clearly never meant to be
You told all your friends,
"He's someone I'll regret."
He's out there setting fires to
The demons in his head
Once you called it perfect love
You now call it accident
Do you sit with your photo books
Wondering where he went
It was clearly never meant to be
It was clearly never meant to be
"He's someone I'll regret."
He's out there setting fires to
The demons in his head
Once you called it perfect love
You now call it accident
Do you sit with your photo books
Wondering where it went
It was clearly never meant to be
You told all your friends,
"He's someone I'll forget."
How do you erase a ghost
Who sleeps inside your bed
Throw away your wedding rings
Give away the gown
Say goodbye to the accident
Who only brought you down
It was clearly never meant to be
You told all your friends,
"He's someone I'll regret."
He's out there setting fires to
The demons in his head
Once you called it perfect love
You now call it accident
Do you sit with your photo books
Wondering where he went
It was clearly never meant to be
It was clearly never meant to be
Angel Of May lyrics - Damien Jurado
It's getting hard to pay attention, pay attention to you
Always trying to work it out, work it out, work it out
But a girl you love behind still hangs around
She's always wondering, wondering when you'll come back
The fact is you are not
You will never at all
The fact is you are not
It's getting hard to pay attention, pay attention now
But a girl you love behind still comes around
She's always asking asking, "When will he return?"
I can give her no answer answer
The fact is you are not
You will never at all
The fact is are not
You will never at all
The fact is you are not
At all
At all
Always trying to work it out, work it out, work it out
But a girl you love behind still hangs around
She's always wondering, wondering when you'll come back
The fact is you are not
You will never at all
The fact is you are not
It's getting hard to pay attention, pay attention now
But a girl you love behind still comes around
She's always asking asking, "When will he return?"
I can give her no answer answer
The fact is you are not
You will never at all
The fact is are not
You will never at all
The fact is you are not
At all
At all
Treasures Of Gold lyrics - Damien Jurado
He came from the nearby town
And showed up at your door
Says, "I'm here to take good care of you
And your children four."
He stayed with you all day and night
And took you as his wife
He showered you with gifts of gold
And loved you with his life
I've got treasures of gold
And then one day the soldiers came
And said there was a war
He grabbed his gun and turned to kiss
The family he adored
The woman said her last goodbye
While falling to the floor
She took all his photographs
And hung them on the door
I've got treasures of gold
I've got treasures of gold
I've got treasures of gold
I've got treasures of gold
Treasures of gold
Treasures of gold
And showed up at your door
Says, "I'm here to take good care of you
And your children four."
He stayed with you all day and night
And took you as his wife
He showered you with gifts of gold
And loved you with his life
I've got treasures of gold
And then one day the soldiers came
And said there was a war
He grabbed his gun and turned to kiss
The family he adored
The woman said her last goodbye
While falling to the floor
She took all his photographs
And hung them on the door
I've got treasures of gold
I've got treasures of gold
I've got treasures of gold
I've got treasures of gold
Treasures of gold
Treasures of gold
Yuma, AZ lyrics - Damien Jurado
Once met a girl in Yuma, Arizona
Whose mother was dyslexic like mine
Grandpa owned a ranch, it's where she learned to dance
I hear she goes out dancing all the time
When it rains, it pours in Yuma, Arizona
When it rains, it pours
And when the sun goes down
You know where she'll be found
Dancing out in the street
She met a boy who worked as a waiter
Down at the local five and dime
She took him to the ranch, it's where he learned to dance
I hear they go out dancing all the time
When it rains, it pours in Yuma, Arizona
When it rains, it pours
And when the sun goes down
You know where they'll be found
Dancing out in the street
When it rains, it pours in Yuma, Arizona
When it rains, it pours
And when the sun goes down
You know where I'll be found
Dancing out in the street
Whose mother was dyslexic like mine
Grandpa owned a ranch, it's where she learned to dance
I hear she goes out dancing all the time
When it rains, it pours in Yuma, Arizona
When it rains, it pours
And when the sun goes down
You know where she'll be found
Dancing out in the street
She met a boy who worked as a waiter
Down at the local five and dime
She took him to the ranch, it's where he learned to dance
I hear they go out dancing all the time
When it rains, it pours in Yuma, Arizona
When it rains, it pours
And when the sun goes down
You know where they'll be found
Dancing out in the street
When it rains, it pours in Yuma, Arizona
When it rains, it pours
And when the sun goes down
You know where I'll be found
Dancing out in the street
The Joke Is Over lyrics - Damien Jurado
People laugh and pointed at you
They make those jokes and laughing about
Oh, I never did those things
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
No I never got it at all
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Not at you
Not at you
Not at you
People laugh and pointed at you
They make those jokes and laughing about
Oh, I never did those things
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
No I never got the joke
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Not at you
Not at you
Not at you
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
Not me
Not me
Not me
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Not at you
Not at you
Not at you
They make those jokes and laughing about
Oh, I never did those things
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
No I never got it at all
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Not at you
Not at you
Not at you
People laugh and pointed at you
They make those jokes and laughing about
Oh, I never did those things
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
No I never got the joke
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Not at you
Not at you
Not at you
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
They will make fun of you but not me
Not me
Not me
Not me
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Laughing with you
Not at you
Not at you
Not at you
Space Age Mom lyrics - Damien Jurado
You believe in flying saucers,
Aliens, and purple monsters
And somehow I think you're the only one
You're saying to me, "I'll never believe this
Just last night I spoke with Elvis
And we went out on a shopping spree."
And you, you're the crazy one
And you, you're just having fun
So you, you're my space age mom
Call your friends at the psychic connection
Tell 'em about the stars' convention
And we can all ride down in your space age car
Tofu hot dogs, meditation,
Reading books by Carl Sagan
No doubt about it, you're one of a kind
And you, you're the crazy one
And you, you're just having fun
So you, you're my space age mom
Aliens, and purple monsters
And somehow I think you're the only one
You're saying to me, "I'll never believe this
Just last night I spoke with Elvis
And we went out on a shopping spree."
And you, you're the crazy one
And you, you're just having fun
So you, you're my space age mom
Call your friends at the psychic connection
Tell 'em about the stars' convention
And we can all ride down in your space age car
Tofu hot dogs, meditation,
Reading books by Carl Sagan
No doubt about it, you're one of a kind
And you, you're the crazy one
And you, you're just having fun
So you, you're my space age mom
Circus, Circus, Circus lyrics - Damien Jurado
The clown you noticed stood right by your underside
And took a look at you
Enjoy the circus, take a ride on elephants you'd like
Tonight the ride's on me
He gave you a flower
It squirted water right in your eyes
It made you cry
He says, "I'm sorry."
And takes you for a carousel ride
Tonight the rides are free
Take a ride, the ride's on me
Take a ride, the rides are free
Take a ride, the ride's on me
Take a ride, the rides are free
And took a look at you
Enjoy the circus, take a ride on elephants you'd like
Tonight the ride's on me
He gave you a flower
It squirted water right in your eyes
It made you cry
He says, "I'm sorry."
And takes you for a carousel ride
Tonight the rides are free
Take a ride, the ride's on me
Take a ride, the rides are free
Take a ride, the ride's on me
Take a ride, the rides are free
Hell Or Highwater lyrics - Damien Jurado
Turn off the fountain
Here comes a landslide, down comes a mountain
Mother is crying, "Where are my children?"
They're up in heaven
Did you get to close your eyes
Father setting sun
I think this is the big surprise
We were waiting for
Turn off the fountain
Here comes a landslide, down comes a mountain
Mother is crying, "Where are my children?"
They're all in heaven
Did you get to close your eyes
Father setting sun
I think this is the big surprise
We were waiting for
We were waiting for
Here comes a landslide, down comes a mountain
Mother is crying, "Where are my children?"
They're up in heaven
Did you get to close your eyes
Father setting sun
I think this is the big surprise
We were waiting for
Turn off the fountain
Here comes a landslide, down comes a mountain
Mother is crying, "Where are my children?"
They're all in heaven
Did you get to close your eyes
Father setting sun
I think this is the big surprise
We were waiting for
We were waiting for
Independent lyrics - Damien Jurado
Can I ask a question
Were we meant to be?
Face the wrong direction
Turn around to see
You'll see it's me
And I don't want to play these games
Do you know I know
You know it's not the same
I don't need you anymore
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I don't need you anymore now
I'm independent don't you walk away
Can I ask a question
Were we meant to be?
Face the wrong direction
Don't say you don't need me
I know you do you do
When you call to me
I know you do you do
When you call to me
I don't need you anymore
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I don't need you anymore now
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I'm independent don't you walk away
I'm independent don't you walk away
Were we meant to be?
Face the wrong direction
Turn around to see
You'll see it's me
And I don't want to play these games
Do you know I know
You know it's not the same
I don't need you anymore
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I don't need you anymore now
I'm independent don't you walk away
Can I ask a question
Were we meant to be?
Face the wrong direction
Don't say you don't need me
I know you do you do
When you call to me
I know you do you do
When you call to me
I don't need you anymore
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I don't need you anymore now
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I'm independent there's nothing to say
I'm independent don't you walk away
I'm independent don't you walk away
Purple Anteater lyrics - Damien Jurado
Purple anteater waits on the corner
Winging one night, I'm slight
Open eyes just to see he's waiting for the people
That you don't play at all, see them fall
When you think it's easy
Just believe you're deceived
When you think it's easy
Just believe you're deceived
The anteater waits for the bus
He's waiting for his mom
Where's she gone?
So he sits on by the phone
Feeling tired and alone
When will she appear?
It's not clear
When you think it's easy
Just believe you're deceived
When you think it's easy
Just believe you're deceived
The anteater waits for the bus
He's waiting for his mom
Where's she gone?
Where's she gone?
Winging one night, I'm slight
Open eyes just to see he's waiting for the people
That you don't play at all, see them fall
When you think it's easy
Just believe you're deceived
When you think it's easy
Just believe you're deceived
The anteater waits for the bus
He's waiting for his mom
Where's she gone?
So he sits on by the phone
Feeling tired and alone
When will she appear?
It's not clear
When you think it's easy
Just believe you're deceived
When you think it's easy
Just believe you're deceived
The anteater waits for the bus
He's waiting for his mom
Where's she gone?
Where's she gone?
Halo Friendly lyrics - Damien Jurado
I'm standing on the top of the moon, looking down at you
You're tiny, you're ...
I'm standing on the top of the star, wondering where you are
You're driving in your car
I'm standing on the top of the world, looking at a girl
Who doesn't notice me
I'm halo friendly
I'm halo friendly
I'm standing on the top of the world, looking at the girl
Who will someday notice me
I'm standing on the top of a star, you're standing in the yard
You're lonely just like me
I'm standing on the top of the moon, longing to be with you
If only you had wings
I'm halo friendly
I'm halo friendly
I'm halo friendly
I'm halo friendly
Standing at the top of the world
You're tiny, you're ...
I'm standing on the top of the star, wondering where you are
You're driving in your car
I'm standing on the top of the world, looking at a girl
Who doesn't notice me
I'm halo friendly
I'm halo friendly
I'm standing on the top of the world, looking at the girl
Who will someday notice me
I'm standing on the top of a star, you're standing in the yard
You're lonely just like me
I'm standing on the top of the moon, longing to be with you
If only you had wings
I'm halo friendly
I'm halo friendly
I'm halo friendly
I'm halo friendly
Standing at the top of the world
Waters Ave. S. lyrics - Damien Jurado
Autumn falls down these streets we'll walk together
You'll take my hand inside your hand lightly
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone
Meet me downtown we'll walk around just you and me
Hey there's my house Waters Avenue South
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone without you
By myself
You'll take my hand inside your hand lightly
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone
Meet me downtown we'll walk around just you and me
Hey there's my house Waters Avenue South
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone
You used kiss me on the bus and now
I'll walk these streets alone without you
By myself
I Will Still Be Dead lyrics - Damien Jurado
[from "The Walking Dead: Songs Of Survival" soundtrack]
I fell in to the shallow ground
It soon became my grave
Roll my bones like a dice and play
And dig me with your spade
And you will steal the light
And use it for your fire
And I will still be dead
And I will still be dead
Hold my breath I’ll come back for it
There’s dirt still in my lungs
The insects hide while you lure his eyes
Coffins for our cars
And you will steal the light
And use it for your fire
And I will still be dead
And I will still be dead
Wake me up like Lazarus
And call me to your side
Tell me what to say and feel
So I can stay alive
And you will steal the light
And use it for your fire
And I will still be dead
And I will still be dead
I fell in to the shallow ground
It soon became my grave
Roll my bones like a dice and play
And dig me with your spade
And you will steal the light
And use it for your fire
And I will still be dead
And I will still be dead
Hold my breath I’ll come back for it
There’s dirt still in my lungs
The insects hide while you lure his eyes
Coffins for our cars
And you will steal the light
And use it for your fire
And I will still be dead
And I will still be dead
Wake me up like Lazarus
And call me to your side
Tell me what to say and feel
So I can stay alive
And you will steal the light
And use it for your fire
And I will still be dead
And I will still be dead
Make Up Your Mind lyrics - Damien Jurado
[from "Big Let Down" single]
Sat on the couch for hours talking
About the current situation
Today is the day that we part
Today is the day we fall apart
If you want to talk about it
Darling you know where I'll be
Sat on the porch for hours talking
About the current situation
Today is the day that we part
Today is the day we fall apart
If you want to talk about it
Darling you know where I'll be
If you want to talk about it
Honey you know where I'll be
Make up your mind
Sat on the couch for hours talking
About the current situation
Today is the day that we part
Today is the day we fall apart
If you want to talk about it
Darling you know where I'll be
Sat on the porch for hours talking
About the current situation
Today is the day that we part
Today is the day we fall apart
If you want to talk about it
Darling you know where I'll be
If you want to talk about it
Honey you know where I'll be
Make up your mind
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