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*** On My Shoulders

Why would I carry such a weight on my shoulders ?
Why do I always help you carry your boulders ?
You wonder why I carry such a weight on my shoulders
And why would I tttts such a load

Cos someday you'll see
Next time I'll try it another way

Why would you try to make me friends with them soldiers ?
When you know that I've never been familiar with orders
When you know that my heart is in a pretty disorder
And you should know that in my heart you fill every corner

And someday you'll see that all I want is to please
Next time I'll try it another way

How long will I sit and wait like a soldier ?
How many summers will it take ?
How many summers will I wait ?
How many shoulders will I break ?

Why would I carry such a weight on my shoulders ?
Why am I always by your side when you're down ?
Why did I help you build a beautiful house ?
And why did I break my back for you in the cold ?

Cos someday you'll see
Next time I'll try it another way

Why would I have to quit if time makes me older ?
Why do they wonder why I never get bored ?
How could I tell them that I'll never let go
But hey, you're my man but they just won't understand

And someday you'll see that all I want is to please
Next time I'll try it another way

How long will I sit and wait like a soldier ?
How many summers will it take ?
How many summers will I wait ?
How many shoulders will I break ?

Why would I carry such a weight on my shoulders ?
Why do I always help you carry your boulders ?
You wonder why I carry such a weight on my shoulders
And why would I tttts such a load

And someday you'll see that all I want is to please
Next time I'll try it another way

How long will I sit and wait like a soldier ?
How many summers will it take ?
How many summers will I wait ?
How many summers will I wait ?

*** The Bridge Is Broken

Boy you got nerve to come along
You'll never learn I'm not your girl, not quite
Now please don't stand in my way

The bridge is broken

Boy you nerve, I can observe:
Your worn out shoes
Go fetch the cobbler
It's all your fault
Go fetch the cobbler!
To fix the bruise

The bridge is broken

What's in your hand ? Don't tempt me in
What's in your head ? What's your new plan ?
Don't make me beg you, no!
The stiches open.

*** Tammie

When will you take me for a ride?
Why would you treat me like a child?
You have no idea who I am and when you will
Would you run away
Oh I know you want [...]

First you turn down now you can't wait
That's no surprise you're all the same
You have no idea who I am and when you will
You should run home to your mama
But I know you won't

You say "you're my delight- but this ain't right"
I say "if you're afraid to play
Why don't you leave go get some sleep
Why do you keep sticking to me?"

Why don't you take me for a ride?
I'm gonna have to let you down
Well you're not my type anyway and if you were
Mommy would kick me out
Brother would lock me in baby
But I know they won't oh I know...

*** Song For Lovers

Here’s a song for lovers
Who don’t care if they don’t sleep
If dragonflies with heavy hearts
Cut the air like darts

Here’s a song for lovers
Who won’t ever have to weep
Clear-sighted eyes and uncried tears
All bright out in the sun

You were far too young dear
To get so close to the clouds
No one told you to stay awake
For pleasures of that kind

You were far too small
To step far outside of your house
Now you saw how dragonflies
Tint their hearts with dark

Here’s a song for lovers
Who don’t care if they bleed

*** When Was I Last Home

white and grey stones
Lying lazy in the flickering water
white and grey
white and grey stones
soft and shy like home-baked break
warmest mouthful
let me have just a taste
when was I last home
white and grey stones
if I find bones along my way
I might feel a little less alone
not so blue
but since I can still recall your features
how can I complain