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Effigy Lyrics by Andrew Bird

Noble Beast

2009

If you come to find me affable
Then build a replica for me
But the idea to you be laughable
Of a pale facsimile

So when you come to burn an effigy
It should keep the flies away
And when you learn to burn this effigy
It should be
For the hours that slip away, slip away

It could be you, it could be me
Working the door, drinking for free
Carrying on with your conspiracies
Filling the room with a sense of unease
Fake conversations on a nonexistent telephone
Like the words of a man who's spent a little too much time alone
When one has spent too much time alone…

So when you come to burn my effigy
It should keep the flies away
If you learn to burn an effigy it should be
Of a man who's lost his way, slips away

It could be you, it could be me
Working the door, drinking for free
Carrying on with your conspiracies
Filling the room with a sense of unease
Fake conversations on a nonexistent telephone
Like the words of a man who's spent a little too much time alone
When one has spent too much time alone…

About “Effigy” by Andrew Bird

Read the complete lyrics to "Effigy" by Andrew Bird from the album "Noble Beast" in 2009. 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 Rock, Baroque Pop.

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"Effigy" is credited to Andrew Bird. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Effigy" appears on "Noble Beast" in 2009.

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