How You've Grown 10000 Maniacs

My, how you've grown. I remember that phrase from my childhood days too. "Just wait and see." I remember those words and how they chided me, when patient was the hardest thing to be.

Poison In The Well 10000 Maniacs

In the dark without a clue I'm just the same as you. O, they tell us there's poison in the well, that someone's been a bit untidy and there's been a small spill. Not a lot, no, just a drop.

Hey Jack Kerouac 10000 Maniacs

Hip flask slining madman, steaming cafe flirts, they all spoke through you. Hey Jack, now for the tricky part, when you were the brightest star who were the shadows?

You Happy Puppet 10000 Maniacs

How did they teach you to be just a happy puppet dancing on a string? How did you learn everything that comes along with slavish funnery?

If You Intend 10000 Maniacs

If you intend to live again, then open your eyes and don't pretend you're feeling there's nothing worth believing.

A Room For Everything 10000 Maniacs

You were looking away from me, western skies calling you. Colors spilling, running dazzling you.

Stockton Gala Days 10000 Maniacs

There was no girl as warm as you. How I've learned to please, to doubt myself in need, you'll never, you'll never know. The summer fields grow high.

These Are The Days 10000 Maniacs

And as you feel it, you'll know it's true that you are blessed and lucky. It's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you. These are the days you'll remember.

These Are Days 10000 Maniacs

And as you feel it, you'll know it's true that you are blessed and lucky. It's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you. These are days you'll remember.

Few And Far Between 10000 Maniacs

Of all the things I have done, you think I'm proud of everyone without exception? 'Till you make your peace with yesterday, you'll never build a future. I swear by what I say.

Headstrong 10000 Maniacs

Didn't you notice I'm so headstrong even when I know I'm wrong? Take this to your heart and into your head now: before you waste your time, call a truce and call a draw.

Trouble Me 10000 Maniacs

Trouble me, disturb me with all your cares and you worries. Trouble me on the days when you feel spent. Why let your shoulders bend underneath this burden when my back is sturdy and strong?

Don't Talk 10000 Maniacs

Don't talk, listen to me instead, I know that if you think of it, both long enough and hard the drink you drown your troubles in is the trouble you're in now.

Even With My Eyes Closed 10000 Maniacs

Even with my eyes closed, Funny how I know it's harder, it's harder now. Young girl in my young girl days, thinking I could live for always.

Please Forgive Us 10000 Maniacs

Could you ever forgive us? I don't know how you could. I know this is no consolation. Please forgive us, we didn't know. Could you ever believe that we didn't know?

Cotton Alley 10000 Maniacs

one time you made me cry be proud that I remember my chin is sore the bruise is gone but the spot is tender gave my hand a sister coy to Cotton Alley where you did enjoy your wicked games you curious boy

National Education Week 10000 Maniacs

Honor salute and speak To the corner standing flag Do you remember how the days of school were Indivisible separate worlds Compare contrast These dreams absurd Placid classroom faces Breathe in the

Can't Ignore the Train 10000 Maniacs

Steep is the water tower painted off blue to match the sky can't ignore the train night walks in the valley silent you could swear the earth just moved can't ignore the train dust to be kicked up in the

The Lion's Share 10000 Maniacs

There must be some creature mighty as you are. The lambs go hungry (not fair), the biggest portion is the lion's share. There must be some creature mighty as you are. Can I be unhappy?

The Painted Desert 10000 Maniacs

You met a new friend in the Canyon, or so you wrote. On a blanket in the cooling sand you and your friend agreed that the stars were so many there they seemed to overlap.

Jezebel 10000 Maniacs

You lie there, an innocent baby. I feel like the thief who is raiding your home, entering and breaking and taking in every room.

Eat For Two 10000 Maniacs

You know where this will lead, to hush and rock in the nursery for the kicking one inside of me. I eat for two, walk for two, breathe for two now.

Poor De Chiciro 10000 Maniacs

Oh my dear friend My dear friend Giorgio How has this time Breton Discouraged your liaison with the Eye styled metaphysical Incongruous scenarios Dauntly jaunt about through nostalgic despair Within

Poor De Chirico 10000 Maniacs

Oh my dear friend My dear friend Giorgio How has this time Breton Discouraged your liaison with the Eye styled metaphysical Incongruous scenarios Dauntly jaunt about through nostalgic despair Within childlike

Dust Bowl 10000 Maniacs

"Kids, take them back, you know better than that." Dolls that talk, astronauts, T.V. games, airplanes, they don't understand and how can I explain? I try and try but I can't save.

Everyone a Puzzle Lover 10000 Maniacs

pace by the pace and the urgency through a muddled thought they phrase it God knows we're deceived barter for what they need and where they go disdain and jeering for fools to call the noble peasantry o how

The Big Parade 10000 Maniacs

How would life have ever been the same if this wall had carved in it one less name? But for Christ's sake, he's been dead over 20 years.

Rainy Day 10000 Maniacs

And you would save me, and I held you like you were my child. CHORUS If I were you, defiant you, alone upon a troubled way. I would send my heart to you to save it for a rainy day.

Gun Shy 10000 Maniacs

I always knew that you would take yourself far from home as soon as, as far as you could go.

What's The Matter Here 10000 Maniacs

I'm tired of the excuses everybody uses, he's their kid I stay out of it, but who gave you the right to do this?

Noah's Dove 10000 Maniacs

You were the chosen one, the pure eyes of Noah's dove. Choir boys and angles stole your lips and your halo. In your reckless mind, you act as if you've got more lives.

Back O' the Moon 10000 Maniacs

Jenny you don't know the nights I hide below a second story room to whistle you down the man who's let to divvy up time is a miser he's got a silver coin only lets it shine for hours while you sleep it

More Than This 10000 Maniacs

There was no way of knowing Fallen leaves in the night Who can say where they're blowing As free as the wind And hopefully learning Why the sea on the tide Has no way of turning More than this You

Scorpio Rising 10000 Maniacs

power dizzy with it stumble detail a chance for us to quarrel anger my head is shaken violent if i could calm or restrain you for the sake of pity save the pistol save the cynics tongue save the cool white

The Latin One 10000 Maniacs

a grey cloud dim dark through green light In all my dreaming before my helpless sight He plunges at me Choking guttering drowning Put in a wagon he had to keep pace As his eyes melt to his face If you

City Of Angels 10000 Maniacs

See them walking, if youi dare , if you call that walking. Stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselvesalong the streets of heaven.

Because The Night 10000 Maniacs

understand Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe Love is a banquet on which we feed Come on now, try and understand The way I feel under your command Take my hand, come under cover They can't hurt you

Because The Night 10000 Maniacs

understand Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe Love is a banquet on which we feed Come on now, try and understand The way I feel under your command Take my hand, come under cover They can't hurt you

Candy Everybody Wants 10000 Maniacs

Well... who do you want to blame? Hey, hey, give 'em what they want. If lust and hate is the candy, if blood and love tastes so sweet, then we give 'em what they want.

Starman (David Bowie Cover) 10000 Maniacs

He told us not to blow it \'Cause he knows it\'s all worthwhile He told me: Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie I had to phone someone so I picked on you

Starman 10000 Maniacs

He told us not to blow it \'Cause he knows it\'s all worthwhile He told me: Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie I had to phone someone so I picked on you

Daktari 10000 Maniacs

Like a weasel in the clover You tilt toss pop turn over Sit down Tremble and weave like a moth By flame deceived Sit down Spill with your words caught up Dance in your room Slide like you're buttered

Cherry Tree 10000 Maniacs

Over your shoulder, please don't mind me if my eyes have fallen onto your magazine for I've been watching and wondering why your face is changing with every line you read.

Pit Viper 10000 Maniacs

In the cruel garrison of affection If worth of lore is true You know the face of a temptress Pit Viper A witch or enchantress Pit Viper With the malign venom of conceit She tries Civil men Conceal

Groove Dub 10000 Maniacs

Ima tima ima tima intima Dation Respected Head-he-go-round-men Gesture display Customer Limits appeal Media dictates the latest Role Totalitarian Motions borrowed Selling vintage points Low rate For you

My Sister Rose 10000 Maniacs

For a list of vows and a veil of lace made a wife of you today. Now they cut the five tier cake, "That Colucci, he can bake." A frosted tower of sugar and flour for the couple of the hour.

Jubilee 10000 Maniacs

Black hands on white shoulders, white hands on black shoulders, dancing, and you know what's more. He's God's mad disciple, a righteous title, for the Word he heard he so misunderstood.

Verdi Cries 10000 Maniacs

Holidays must end as you know. All is memory taken home with me: the opera, the stolen tea, the sand drawing, the verging sea, all years ago.

Eden 10000 Maniacs

To pick a rose you ask your hands to bleed. What is the reason for having roses when your blood is shed carelessly? It must be for something more than vanity.

Anthem for a Doomed Youth 10000 Maniacs

drawing of blinds Make the hunters all line up It's their idea of fun And let those be forgiven Who never owned a gun Was it him or me Or the wailing of the dead The laughing soldiers Cast their lots And you