This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Communication breakdown again (again)
Your emerald eyes say it all for you
Thoughts on your mind speak loud and clear (and clear)
The oceans manifest as a single rolling tear
Don't cry, don't cry..
I'm going back on my word
Driving the nails in deeper
And I'm on my last breath
I'm a little bit worried, I'm feeling quite anxious
I'm sweating blood all over
The sun is running from the moon (my king)
And all the stars go on laughing
Reconcile, all the while lying
Harsh words from a true fallen angel
Don't cry, don't cry..
I'm going back on my word
Driving the nails in deeper
And I'm on my last breath
I'm a little bit worried, I'm feeling quite anxious
I'm sweating blood all over
Evading the truth
Concealing my own lack of self-worth
Your emerald eyes say it all for you
Thoughts on your mind speak loud and clear (and clear)
The oceans manifest as a single rolling tear
Don't cry, don't cry..
I'm going back on my word
Driving the nails in deeper
And I'm on my last breath
I'm a little bit worried, I'm feeling quite anxious
I'm sweating blood all over
The sun is running from the moon (my king)
And all the stars go on laughing
Reconcile, all the while lying
Harsh words from a true fallen angel
Don't cry, don't cry..
I'm going back on my word
Driving the nails in deeper
And I'm on my last breath
I'm a little bit worried, I'm feeling quite anxious
I'm sweating blood all over
Evading the truth
Concealing my own lack of self-worth
Lyrics submitted by iLoveSavesTheDay
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all dieradiodie songs are the best, but outa all of them...i honestly think this is the worst...in my opinion i think as soon as beauty dies is the best outa those four.