David Byrne & St. Vincent - I Am An Ape lyrics

rate me

In a garden, stands a statue… Of the man who won the war

His expression, tender yearning… Ev’ry nation near and far

Oh sad and ancient father

Sweet as honey, tough as leather

Running down the hill on Christmas day

I am an ape—I stand and wait

A masterpiece—a hairy beast

I move so fast—but take a chance

And come up close—I’m not a ghost

Navigator, when you wake up… And you step outside your door

Shoes and panties—washed and folded… Taking o your dirty clothes

This garden tells a story

Amber close up, faded glory

Running through the streets on Christmas day

I am an ape—I stand and wait

A masterpiece—a hairy beast

Try not to laugh—just take a chance

I visited—inside your head

If you trespass—in this garden… To a place you should not go

If you step out, from the shadows… See the city far below

I am an ape—I stand and wait

A masterpiece—a hairy beast

No need to hide—come on inside

I will not last—I too shall pass