Governed
by Baths
From the album: Gut
Track 9 of 11 on Gut (2025).
Duration: 5:05
Lyrics for Governed
Charmer of the century Flowed from landing to mezzanine My genetic disparity Is a prison of scenery I'll have had less friends in my bed than most gay men I only ever live in ground-floor units or back houses I make a great show of benevolence I will die waiting I will die governed Some crucial move I never discovered I will be quiet I will be othered I will die waiting, oh I will die governed I make a great show of sincerity I fuck without honesty Actor, acting chronically I fuck without honesty I'll have had less friends in my bed than most gay men I only ever live in ground-floor units or back houses I make a great show of benevolence And that's it I will die waiting I will die governed Some crucial move I never discovered I will be quiet I will be othered I will die waiting, oh I will die governed I will die waiting I will die governed Some crucial move I never discovered I will be quiet I will be othered I will die waiting, oh I will die governed