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Backyard Lyrics by BAMBARA

Shadow on Everything

2018

[Verse 1]
We’re at some late night art gallery
A 50’s living room is nailed to the ceiling
You look pretty and sweet with red wine on your teeth
But I can’t shake this feeling
Like I’m capsized and kicking

[Verse 2]
We’re the last ones here and people start to clean
Nagging tired and slow like blood drunk little sand fleas
And I shake you awake and say where to next
Cause with the morning you leave
You say: “I think Red Tide might still be open.”
And I say: “When you’re gone how you planning on coping?”

[Chorus]
I will pretend that you’re dead
And I’ll take what you left in my head
To the backyard and fill it with flowers instead

[Verse 3: Lyzi Wakefield]
A bell’s ringing somewhere near the beach
It’s bright and shrill and it’s louder than it should be
I wonder if you’ll hear it tomorrow night
When everyone is sleeping
I rest my head on your shoulder
“What’re you gonna do when I get back home and she wants you to hold her?”

[Chorus]
I will pretend that you’re dead
And I’ll take what you left in my head
To the backyard and fill it with flowers instead

[Chorus: Lyzi Wakefield]
I will pretend that you’re dead (Huh!)
(Take what you left) And I’ll take what you left in my head
To the backyard and fill it with flowers instead
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About “Backyard” by BAMBARA

Read the complete lyrics to "Backyard" by BAMBARA from the album "Shadow on Everything" in 2018. 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.

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

"Backyard" appears on "Shadow on Everything" in 2018.

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