David Byrne, St. Vincent - I Am An Ape

In a garden
Stands a statue
Of the man who won the war
His expression
Tender yearning
Every nation near and far
Oh sad and ancient father
Sweet as honey tough as leather
Running down the hill on Christmas Day
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
I move so fast
But I take a chance
And come up close
I'm not a ghost
Navigator
When you wake up
And you step outside your door
Shoes and panties
Washed and folded
Taking off your dirty clothes
This garden tells a story
Amber close up faded glory
Running through the streets on Christmas Day
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
Try not to laugh
Just take a chance
I visited
Inside your head
If you trespass
In this garden
To a place you should not go
If you step out
From the shadows
See the city far below
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
No need to hide
Come on inside
I will not last
I too shall pass
In a garden
Stands a statue
Of the man who won the war
His expression
Tender yearning
Every nation near and far
Oh sad and ancient father
Sweet as honey tough as leather
Running down the hill on Christmas Day
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
I move so fast
But I take a chance
And come up close
I'm not a ghost
Navigator
When you wake up
And you step outside your door
Shoes and panties
Washed and folded
Taking off your dirty clothes
This garden tells a story
Amber close up faded glory
Running through the streets on Christmas Day
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
Try not to laugh
Just take a chance
I visited
Inside your head
If you trespass
In this garden
To a place you should not go
If you step out
From the shadows
See the city far below
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
No need to hide
Come on inside
I will not last
I too shall pass
David Byrne & St. Vincent - "I Am An Ape" (Lyrics)

Song: I Am An Ape Album: Love This Giant (2012) Artist: David Byrne & St. Vincent Buy it on iTunes: http://bit.ly/12sVFWn Buy it on Amazon: ...

David Byrne & St. Vincent - I Am an Ape (NPR Live Music, 2012)

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David Byrne and St Vincent - "I Am An Ape" live @ The Tower in Philly 9-27-12

David Byrne and St Vincent performing "I Am An Ape" at The Tower Theater in Philly on September 27, 2012. Enjoy.

David Byrne and St. Vincent | NPR MUSIC LIVE

00:25 - "Who" 04:33 - "Strange Overtones" 08:25 - "Marrow" 12:22 - "The One Who Broke Your Heart" 16:15 - "I Am An Ape" 19:25 - "The Forest Awakes" 25:00 ...

David Byrne, St. Vincent

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