When I Was A Painter Lyrics

Lyric discussion by keasr 

Cover art for When I Was A Painter lyrics by Breeders, The

i think you're right, it does sound like that, and it does make more sense. plus, i'm pretty sure the line is "heard stories of bare* velveteen". also i think she might be saying tea instead of tv, a friend and i have discussed this and we still aren't sure, but i'd like to believe that she says both.