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Ampersand Lyrics by Amanda Palmer

Who Killed Amanda Palmer [Alternate Tracks]

2008

[Verse 1]
I walk down my street at night
The city lights are cold and violent
I am comforted by the approaching
Sounds of trucks and sirens
Even though the world's so bad
These men rush out to help the dying
And though I am no use to them
I do my part by simply smiling
[Verse 2]
The ghetto boys are catcalling me
As I pull my keys from my pocket
I wonder if this method of courtship
Has ever been effective
Has any girl in history said
Sure, you seem so nice, let's get it on
Still, I always shock them when I answer
Hi, my name's Amanda
[Chorus]
And I'm not gonna live my life
On one side of an ampersand
And even if I went with you
I'm not the girl you think I am
And I'm not gonna match you
Cause I'll lose my voice completely
No, I'm not gonna watch you
Cause I'm not the one that's crazy
Yeah...
[Verse 3]
I have wasted years of my life
Agonizing about the fires
I started when I thought that
To be strong, you must be flame retardant
And now to dress the wounds goes into question
How authentic they are
There is always someone criticizing me
She just likes playing hospital
Lying in my bed
I remember what you said
There's no such thing as accidents
[Bridge]
But you've got the headstones all ready
All carved up and pretty
Your sick satisfaction
Those his and hers matching
The daisies all push up'n
Pairs to the horizons
Your eyes full of ketchup
It's nice that you're trying
[Bridge]
The headstones all ready
All carved up and pretty
Your sick satisfaction
Those his and hers matching
The daisies all push up'n
Pairs to the horizons
Your eyes full of ketchup
It's nice that you're trying
[Chorus]
But I'm not gonna live my life
On one side of an ampersand
And even if I went with you
I'm not the girl you think I am
And I'm not gonna match you
Cause I'll lose my voice completely
Yeah I'm just gonna watch you
Cause I'm not the one that's crazy
Yeah...
Cause I'm not the one that's crazy
Yeah...
[Verse 4]
As I wake up to a clock
The fire burned the block
But ironically stopped at my apartment
And my housemates are all sleeping soundly
And nobody deserves to die
But you were awful adamant
That if I didn't love you
Then you have just one alternative
[Chorus]
And I may be romantic
And I may risk my life for it
But I ain't gonna die for you
You know I ain't no Juliet
And I'm not gonna watch you
Wanna burn yourself out baby
No I'm not gonna stop you
Cause I'm not the one that's crazy, yeah
I'm not the one that's crazy, yeah
I'm not the one that's crazy...
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Amanda Palmer

Amanda Palmer

About “Ampersand” by Amanda Palmer

Read the complete lyrics to "Ampersand" by Amanda Palmer from the album "Who Killed Amanda Palmer [Alternate Tracks]" in 2008. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Alternative Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock.

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"Ampersand" appears on "Who Killed Amanda Palmer [Alternate Tracks]" in 2008.

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