Heart-carved tree trunk, Yankee bayonet
A sweetheart left behind
Far from the hills of the sea-swelled Carolinas
That's where my true love lies

Look for me when the sun-bright swallow
Sings upon the birch bough high
But you are in the ground with the voles and the weevils
All a'chew upon your bones so dry

But when the sun breaks
To no more bulletin battle-cry
Then will you make a grave
For I will be home then
I will be home then
I will be home then
I will be home then
Then

When I was a girl how the hills of Oconee
Made a seam to hem me in
There at the fair when our eyes caught, careless
Got my heart right pierced by a pin

But oh, did you see all the dead of Manassas
All the bellies and the bones and the bile
Though I lingered here with the blankets barren
And my own belly big with child

But when the sun breaks
To no more bulletin battle-cry
Then will you make a grave
For I will be home then
I will be home then
I will be home then
I will be home then

Stems and bones and stone walls too
Could keep me from you
Scaly skin is all too few
To keep me from you

But oh my love, though our bodies may be parted
Though our skin may not touch skin
Look for me with the sun-bright sparrow
I will come on the breath of the wind

coin operated boy
sitting on the shelf he is just a toy
but i turn him on and he comes to life
automatic joy
that is why i want a coin operated boy

made of plastic and elastic
he is rugged and long-lasting
who could ever ever ask for more
love without complications galore
many shapes and weights to choose from
i will never leave my bedroom
i will never cry at night again
wrap my arms around him and pretend....

coin operated boy
all the other real ones that i destroy
cannot hold a candle to my new boy and i'll
never let him go and i'll never be alone
not with my coin operated boy......

this bridge was written to make you feel smittener
with my sad picture of girl getting bitterer
can you extract me from my plastic fantasy
i didnt think so but im still convinceable
will you persist even after i bet you
a billion dollars that i'll never love you
will you persist even after i kiss you
goodbye for the last time
will you keep on trying to prove it?
i'm dying to lose it...
i want it
i want you
i want a coin operated boy.

and if i had a star to wish on
for my life i cant imagine
any flesh and blood could be his match
i can even take him in the bath

coin operated boy
he may not be real experienced with girls
but i know he feels like a boy should feel
isnt that the point that is why i want a
coin operated boy
with his pretty coin operated voice
saying that he loves me that hes thinking of me
straight and to the point
that is why i want
a coin operated boy.

Death Cab for Cutie - The New Year

So this is the new year and I don't feel any different
The clanking of crystal and explosions off in the distance
So this is the new year and I have no resolutions
It's self-assigned penance for problems with easy solutions
So everybody put your best suit or dress on
Let's make believe that we are wealthy for just this once
Lighting firecrackers off on the front lawn
As 30 dialogues bleed into one
I wish the world was flat like the old days
So I could travel just by folding the map
No more airplanes or speed-trains or freeways
There'd be no distance that can hold us back




Death Cab for Cutie - Title and Registration

The glove compartment is inaccurately named
and everybody knows it
so I'm proposing a swift, orderly change
'cause behind its door there's nothing to keep my fingers warm
and all I find are souvenirs from better times
before the gleam of your tail lights fading east
to find yourself a better life

I was searching for some legal document
as the rain beat down on the hood

when I stumbled upon pictures I tried to forget
and that's how this idea was drilled into my head
'cause it's too important to stay the way it's been
but there's no blame for how our love did slowly fade
and now that it's gone, it's like it wasn't there at all
and here I rest where disappointment and regret collide
lying awake at night

but there's no blame for how our love did slowly fade
and now that it's gone just like it wasn't there at all
and here I rest: where disappointment and regret collide
lying awake at night; all night, when I'm lying awake at night

GLAMOROUS SKY

作詞: AI YAZAWA 作曲: Hyde

開け放して窓に 廻る乱舞のDEEP SKY
AH 仰いで...

「繰り返す日々に 何の意味があるの?」
AH 叫んで...
飛び出す GO
履き潰した ROCKING SHOES
跳ね上げる PUDDLE
フラッシュバック
君は CLEVER
AH, REMEMBER

あの虹を渡って あの朝に帰りたい
あの夢を並べて 二人歩いた GLAMOROUS DAYS

「明け渡した愛に 何の価値もないの?」
AH 嘆いて...
吐き出す GO
飲み干して ROCK’N’ROLL
息上がる BATTLE
フラッシュバック
君の FLAVOR
AH REMEMBER

あの星を集めて この胸に飾りたい
あの夢を繋いで 二人踊った GLAMOROUS DAYS

眠れないよ!

SUNDAY MONDAY
稲妻 TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
雪花...
FRIDAY SATURDAY
七色EVERYDAY
闇雲 消える FULL MOON
応えて 僕の声に

あの雲を払って 君の未来照らしたい
あの夢を抱えて 一人歩くよ GLORIOUS DAYS

あの虹を渡って あの朝に帰りたい
あの夢を並べて 二人歩いた GLAMOROUS DAYS

GLAMOROUS SKY...

GLAMOROUS SKY

Lyrics: AI YAZAWA Music: Hyde

Akehanashita mado ni mawaru ranbu no DEEP SKY
AH aoide...

“Kurikaesu hibi ni nan no imi ga aru no?”
AH sakende...
Tobidasu GO
Hakitsubushite ROCKING SHOES
Hane ageru PUDDLE
FURASSHUBAKKU
Kimi wa CLEVER
AH, REMEMBER

Ano niji wo watatte ano asa ni kaeri tai
Ano yume wo narabete futari aruita GLAMOROUS DAYS

“Akewatashita ai ni nan no kachi mo nai no?”
AH nageite...
Hakidasu GO
Nomihoshite ROCK’N’ROLL
Iki agaru BATTLE
FURASSHUBAKKU
Kimi no FLAVOR
AH REMEMBER

Ano hoshi wo atsumete kono mune ni kazaritai
Ano yume wo tsunaide futari odotta GLAMOROUS DAYS

Nemure nai yo!

SUNDAY MONDAY
Inazuma TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
yukibana...
FRIDAY SATURDAY
Nanairo EVERYDAY
Yamikumo kieru FULL MOON
Kotaete boku no koe ni

Ano kumo wo haratte kimi no mirai terashitai
Ano yume wo kakaete hitori aruku yo GLORIOUS DAYS

Ano niji wo watatte ano asa ni kaeri tai
Ano yume wo narabete futari aruita GLAMOROUS DAYS

GLAMOROUS SKY...

GLAMOROUS SKY

Lyrics: AI YAZAWA Translation: Jonathan Wu

I throw open the window and turn to the stormy DEEP SKY
AH and I look up...

“Is there any meaning to this repetative life?”
AH I shout...
JUMP OUT and GO
Wear & tear these ROCKING SHOES
A splashing PUDDLE
Flash Back!
You are CLEVER
AH, REMEMBER

I want to go back to that morning, so I cross the rainbow
In order to be in line for our dreams, we walk in these GLAMOROUS DAYS

“Is there no value in surrendering to love?”
AH I sigh...
SPIT OUT and GO
Booze & ROCK’N’ROLL
Breathing harder for the BATTLE
Flash Back!
Your FLAVOR
AH REMEMBER

I want to decorate my heart, with these stars I gathered
In order to tie our dreams together, we dance in these GLAMOROUS DAYS

I can’t sleep!

SUNDAY, MONDAY
FLAHS OF THUNDER, TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Snowcrystals...
FRIDAY SATURDAY
Rainbow-colors EVERYDAY
the FULL MOON disappears at random
They answer me, in my own voice

I want to illuminate your future, so I whipe away the clouds for you
As I embrace the dream, I keep walking in these GLORIOUS DAYS

I want to go back to that morning, so I cross the rainbow
In order to be in line for our dreams, we walk in these GLAMOROUS DAYS

GLAMOROUS SKY...

the heat is so great
it plays tricks with the eye
it turns the road to water
and then from water to sky
and there's a crack in the concrete floor
and it starts at the sink
there's a bathroom in a gas station
and i've locked myself in it to think

and back in the city
the sun bakes the trash on the curb
the men are pissing in doorways
and the rats run in herds
i've got a dream with your face in it
that scares me awake
i put too much on my table
and now i got too much a stake

and i might let you off easy
yeah i might lead you on
i might wait for you to look for me
and then i might be gone
where i come from and where i'm going
and i'm lost in between
i might go up to that phone booth
and leave a veiled invitation on you machine

and you'll stop me, won't you
if you've heard this one before
the one where i surprise you
by showing up at your front door
saying 'let's not ask what's next,
or how, or why'
i am leaving in the morning
so let's not be shy

the door opens, the room winces
the housekeeper comes in without a warning
i squint at the muscular motel light
and say, hey good morning
as she jumps, her keys jingle
and she leaves as quickly as she came in
i roll over and taste the pillow with my grin
the sheets are twisted and damp
and the heat is so great
and i swear i can feel the mattress
sinking underneath your weight
oh sleep is like a fever
and i'm glad when it ends
and the road flows like a river
and pulls me around every bend


and you'll stop me, won't you...

the heat is so great
it plays tricks with the eye
it turns road to water
and water to sky
and there's a crack in the concrete floor
and it starts at the sink
there's a bathroom in a gas station
and i've locked myself
in it to think

and you'll stop me, won't you...

The stars will cry
The blackest tears tonight
And this is the moment that I live for
I can smell the ocean air
And here I am
Pouring my heart onto these rooftops
Just a ghost to the world
That's exactly
Exactly what I need

From up here the city lights burn
Like a thousand miles of fire
And I'm here to sing this anthem
Of our dying day

For a second I wish the tide
Would swallow every inch of this city
As you gasp for air tonight
I'd scream this song right in your face
If you were here
I swear I won't miss a beat
Cause I never
Never have before

From up here the city lights burn
Like a thousand miles of fire
And I'm here to sing this anthem
Of our dying day

Of our dying day
Of our dying day
Of our dying!!!

For a second I wish the tide
Would swallow every inch of this city
And you gasp for air tonight!!

From up here the city lights burn
Like a thousand miles of fire
And I'm here to sing this anthem
Of our dying day
From up here the city lights burn
Like a thousand miles of fire
And I'm here to sing this anthem
Of our dying day
From up here the city lights burn
Like a thousand miles of fire
And I'm here to sing this anthem
Of our dying day

Our dying day
Of our dying!!!

Walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?


Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

So if you have a minute why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
So why don't we go

This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?

I like this boy with baggy jean
Makes it hard when he looks at me
He's so cool got that face
That says come on girl
Let's go play
And this little voice
In my right ear
Says play it safe
You've already been here
But to my left
As clear as day
I heard a big big noise
Saying give it away

What's a girl to do
When she really wants to
Kinda come as a package deal
And don't get me wrong
I really want to love this dress
But what's a boy to do
When it comes with the rest
Na na na na na Na na na na na
I suspect
I could be the best
Na na na na na Na na na na na
Ah hell let's just go to bed

This feels like pornography
But what's it gonna be like
In the morning boy
He's so sure it'll be the same
But I know the rules
In this heartbreak game
And this little voice
In my right ear
Says play it safe
You've already been here
But to my left
As clear as day
I heard a big big noise
Saying give it away

What's a girl to do
When she really wants to
Kinda come as a package deal
And don't get me wrong
I really want to love this dress
But what's a boy to do
When it comes with the rest
Na na na na na Na na na na na
I suspect
I could be the best
Na na na na na Na na na na na
Ah hell let's just go to bed

What's a girl to do
When she really wants to
Kinda come as a package deal
And don't get me wrong
I really want to love this dress
But what's a boy to do
When it comes with the rest
Na na na na na Na na na na na
I suspect
I could be the best
Na na na na na Na na na na na
Ah hell let's just go to bed

what if no one's watching

if my life were a movie
there would be a sunset
and the camera would pan away
but the sky is just a little sister
tagging along behind the buildings
trying to imitate their gray
the little boys are breaking bottles
against the sidewalk
the big boys, too
the girls are hanging out at the candy store
pumping quarters into the phone
'cause they don't want to go home

and i think,
what if no one's watching
what it when we're dead, we are just dead
what if it's just us down here
what if god ain't looking down
what if he's looking up instead

if my life were a movie
i would light a cigarette
and the smoke would curl around my face
everything i do would be interesting
i'd play the good guy
in every scene
but i always feel i have to
take a stand
and there's always someone on hand
to hate me for standing there
i always feel i have to open my mouth
and every time i do
i offend someone
somewhere

but what
what if no one's watching
what if when we're dead, we are just dead
what if there's no time to lose
what if there's things we gotta do
things that need to be said

you know i can't apologize
for everything i know
i mean you don't have to agree with me
but once you get me going
you better just let me go
we have to be able to criticize
what we love
say what we have to say
'cause if you're not trying to make something better
then as far as i can tell
you are just in the way

i mean what
what if no one's watching
what if when we're dead
we are just dead
what if it's just us down here
what if god is just an idea
someone put in your head

i mean what
what if no one's watching
what if no one's watching...