Carby (feat. Ezra Koenig)

Discovery

Girls all around the world
Tellin' me that everything I've done's my fault
And it's possible they're right
Cause I spend every night
Waiting by the phone and more than this

They say my skirt's too low
Never let me go
Finally I feel all right
Cause I only got to try
Only close my eyes
And maybe I can see the light

But, wait
Oh, it's much too late
Oh, and I cannot be walking home
Until I've found my love
Oh, the other girls are driven home
So, where's the freedom in the disco
If you're all alone

Boys all around the world
I know that they hurt
But never really felt before
And it's possible they might
Cause I spent every night
Blowing up my spot
And more than this
My makeup's never right
Hoping for a fight
Walking towards the door
And if I scream
I wouldn't make a shout
Cause half the underground
Is kissing in the parking lot

So, wait
Oh, it's much too late
Oh, and I cannot be walking home
Until I've found my love
Oh, the other girls are driven home
So, where's the freedom in the disco
If you're all alone

Wait
Oh, it's much too late
Oh, and I cannot be walking home
Until I've found my love
Oh, the other girls are driven home
So, where's the freedom in the disco
If you're all alone


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    Why is it that Ezra Koenig always seems to sing from a girl's perspective? Anyone else find this interesting?

    MyusikCriticon January 16, 2010   Link

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