Two small deaths happened today
While I was at work
While I was at play

A vast light darkens my door
So I cannot cry
Now what is that for?

Is this the way my mind works
Forwards, always onwards
Is this the way my brain waits
Backwards, sideways

I've no heart strong and that's why
Sting to miss and to mourn
Love, wild at its path
Sing

I'm saving up all of my strength
For when I finally fail
At keeping you safe

When my last friend should leave me
It's all right, easy


Lyrics submitted by Justus0, edited by Termie, sops, Nicoolas

Two Small Deaths Lyrics as written by Jennifer Lynn Wasner

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  • +4
    Lyric Correction
    I googled for a bit and I think I found the right lyrics. They sound pretty correct! Two small deaths happened today While I was at work While I was at play A vast light darkens my door So I cannot cry Now what is that for? Is this the way my mind works? Forwards, always onwards Is this the way my brain waits? Backwards, sideways I've no heart strong and that's why Sting to miss and to mourn Love, wild at its path Sing I'm saving up all of my strength for when I finally fail at keeping you safe when my last friend should leave me it's alright, easy
    spicyoatmealon January 26, 2012   Link
  • +2
    General Comment
    These lyrics are totally wrong, they appear to be the words for the title track 'Civilian'... Copy/paste fail Justus0?
    goonerfanon September 28, 2011   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    I do not know what happend with this lyrics but here I've got offial lyrics two small deaths happened today, while i was at work, while i was at play no less light darkens my door, so i cannot cry, what is that for is this the way my mind works, forwards always forwards is this the way my brain waves, backwards, sideways i’ve no heart as strong and as lasting to miss and to mourn the world at their passing i’m saving up all of my strength for when i finally fail at keeping you safe when my last friend should leave me, slow and easy, i’ll be creeping around them, picking pockets
    Nicoolason August 12, 2014   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    this is my interpretation. any help is much appreciated.
    Justus0on June 28, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    perhaps? "when my last friend should leave me it's alright, easy"
    TheWrongGirlon August 16, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    updated above...
    Justus0on August 28, 2011   Link
  • -1
    Lyric Correction
    official lyrics above as per an email from Wye Oak.
    Justus0on August 29, 2011   Link
  • -1
    General Comment
    I found correct lyrics! If you listen closely you'll hear these I promise.
    sopson February 26, 2014   Link

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