Marching Bands Of Manhattan lyrics

Song information

Artist: Death Cab For Cutie
Album: Plans

Lyrics

If I could open my arms
And span the length of the isle of manhattan
I'd bring it to where you are
Making a lake of the east river and hudson
If I could open my mouth
Wide enough for a marching band to march out
They would make your name sing
And bend through alleys and bounce off all the buildings

I wish we could open our eyes
To see in all directions at the same time
Oh, what a beautiful view
If you were never aware of what was around you
And it is true what you say
That I live like a hermit in my own head
But when the sun shines again
I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in

Sorrow drips into your heart|
Through a pinhole|
Just like a faucet that leaks |
And there is comfort in the sound | x4
But while you debate |
Half empty or half full |
It slowly rises your love is gonna drown |

Your love is gonna drown (x4)
Your love is gonna

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