The Staves - Tongue Behind My Teeth Lyrics
I know where you’re goingAnd I see where you’ve beenPatience is a virtueAnd mine with you is wearing thinIt’s easy to sit and waitSpeak with words you’ve stolenFrom better men than youDoors they helped you openIn time will cease to let you throughIs it easy to stand and sigh?Bid another friend goodbyeOhOhOhOhLights can shine too bright, dear,nobody can seeHide safe behind your light, dear,But understand it won’t blind meAnd I know it would do no good,But I’d hurt you if I couldOh,See my eyes,Oh,Open wide,Oh,Speak up now,Oh,Or hold your peace forever and be doneEyes down, door closedKeep quiet, growing oldI know you, I see youCling to, the road you ride onHomeless, more or lessSkin and bone, on your ownI’ll be alright, I’m doing fineKeep my tongue behind myTeeth and, get goneYou never were anyoneKeep your words, keep your mindI’ll keep my tongue behind my teethTongue behind my teethAnd I know it would do no good,But I’d hurt you if I couldOh