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Crooked Knees
Capitol
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Pick it up
Now pick it up
Pick it
Pick it up
You pick it
You pick it
You pick it
You wore a haircut, you hid a lazy eye
You grew up laughing – what was the joke?
Made of redwood so impossibly strong
Don't stretch your branches too long
Bites the hand that needs you
Watch it retreat in distress or return to caress you
Home always had music on
Always some crooning someone howling love songs
It felt like hell, a pelican tap-danced on your forehead
It felt like hell, the swell of it nearly ruptured you
Your life designed, defined and at the same time
Blinded by the blood that carries you
And then it stops -
Now pick it up
Now pick it up
Now Pick it
You pick it
Now pick it up
Pick it
Pick it up
You couldn't help it, grass stains on your knees
Struck down by virtue and chlorine
You've feared your country and you've dabbled in pride
Oh, get over yourself for next time
Songs expose the ghost-written words of your subconscious
They're far too honest
Of course, your body disagrees
You're left with "Crooked Knees" and every one of these
It felt like hell, a pelican tap-danced on your forehead
It felt like hell, the swell of it nearly ruptured you
Your life designed, defined and at the same time
Blinded by the blood that carries you
And then it stops