A Cautionary Song Lyrics

Lyric discussion by dog-on-wheels 

Cover art for A Cautionary Song lyrics by Decemberists, The

'So be kind to your mother Though she may seem an awful bother And the next time she tries to feed you collard greens Remember what she does when you're asleep'

The long pause between 'collard greens' and the next line is wonderful.

Every time I hear that last line I giggle to myself.