Sleeper 1972

Sleeper 1972 - Manchester Orchestra

When my dad died the worms ate out both his eyes

His soul flew right up in the sky and I cried myself to sleep

My mother lies alone on her back at night

Adding up hours till her demise she counts herself to sleep

When my sister finds my body closed up like the blinds

I tell her I promise its fine but she cries herself to sleep

The men in black ties arrive at the house in surprise

To find a little girl by your side in the wood box where you're sleeping

Ha ha

I still see you inside of this God-awful house

You move awfully quiet now

And I still feel you everywhere

You told me this is always been worth living

But what's really worth living anymore