Kohoutek

Album: Fables of the Reconstruction (1985)
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  • Who will stand alone?

    She carried ribbons, she wore them out
    Courage built a bridge, jealousy tore it down
    At least it's something you've left behind
    And like Kohoutek, you were gone

    We sat in the garden, we stood on the porch
    I won't deny myself, we never talked

    She wore bangles, she wore bells on her toes
    And she jumped like a fish
    Like a flying friend, you were gone
    Like Kohoutek, can't forget that

    Fever built a bridge, reason tore it down
    If I am one to follow, who will stand alone?

    Maybe you're not the problem, scissors, paper, stone
    If you stand and holler, these prayers will talk

    She carried ribbons, she wore them out
    Michael built a bridge, Michael tore it down
    At least it's something you've left behind
    Like Kohoutek, you were gone

    Michael built a bridge, Michael tore it down
    If I stand and holler, will I stand alone? Writer/s: Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, William Berry
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
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