The Ghost of a Dead Hummingbird Flying Around the Room

by Carissa's Wierd

From the album: You Should Be at Home Here

Track 8 of 10 on You Should Be at Home Here (2001).

Duration: 7:50

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Lyrics for The Ghost of a Dead Hummingbird Flying Around the Room

Sold a penny to the railroad Nothing gained and nothing lost Kept it underneath the pillow And sent it out to you for your thoughts Will you hold it close to your heart Or will you lose it the same day Will you throw it in the well To gently wish me away Do you really want me here Do you really want me to stay Do you really want me gone Do you really want to wish me away The television glow will keep you Safe and warm when you're alone And you won't be frightened by Ghosts of birds that fly around the room And terrorize you flying Im wide awake now You're sound asleep now And these valiums are finally kicking in I can feel it under my skin I can feel your breath on my breath I can feel your heart on my arm I can see the glow in the room I can see the hummingbird fly away Now i can feel your weight in my arms I can feel this weight on my heart Do you really want me to stay Do you really want me to go away Im wide awake now You're sound asleep now

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