Snakes and Martyrs Lyrics

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Cover art for Snakes and Martyrs lyrics by TV on the Radio

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Everyone makes the same wave at the same time Like petals on water And they call all those into the dim light Sons and daughters A community So let’s join hands in song Blessed community

But brother I don’t want to know ya, I don’t even want to know ya Sister, I don’t want to know ya, I don’t even want to know ya

But we’re trapped, in this lovely mess Hold you close and smile, fake Like they do way out west

So many men are sent for, so many heads and I help you clean the skeletons from under your bed But, I don’t even know ya, how could it be me that sends you Darling, didn’t yo’ momma tell you not to let no stranger bend you Probably someone here that could help to mend you

But it’s not me Got my own anxiety Sadness isn’t any way to explain You’ll probably crash heads through out Possibly slain

It’s as simple as the way you wear your umpire shoes And your righteous face (I’m faithful) But all I know is your blues Ain’t like my blues And why would they ever be

If there’s one commonality, it’s that that feeling is mutual Given time you’ll see You’ll see