Stephin Merrit - del 2

What if the show couldn't go on
What if we all got jobs and got to bed before dawn
What if Old Joe had to retire
And all the stage hands were let go or fired

That's just like what the world would be
if you fell out of love with me

***

If I was the Grand Canyon

I'd echo everything you say

But I'm just me, I'm only me

and you used to love me that way

so you know how to love me that way

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When you're old and lonely you will wish you'd married me

I could build a fire for you and bring you cakes and tea

When you're cold and hungry I'll be waiting by the phone

You can call me up and tell me how you're all alone

All alone

When you're old and lonely and the rush of life is past

Days go by too slowly and the years go by too fast

When your golden loneliness is heavier than stone

You can call me up and say "My God I'm all alone, 

all alone."

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Harry is the one I think you'll marry

but it's Chris that you kissed after school

Well I'm a fool, there's no doubt,

but when the sun comes out, 

and only when the sun comes out

I'm the luckiest guy on the Lower East Side

'Cause I've got wheels and you want to go for a ride

Från Promises of Eternity, Grand Canyon, When You're Old and Lonely och The Luckiest Guy on The Lower East Side.