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Governor’s Ball Lyrics by Conor Oberst

Upside Down Mountain

2014

[Verse 1]
He came with his friends in a caravan
To witness the Governor's Ball
Sat by himself on a cool patch of grass
While the rest stood like bricks in a wall
The stage, it looked like a vending machine
The singer, a black barbie doll
But it was well lit, and well managed
So no property would be damaged
Until his boredom took full advantage
Of it all
[Verse 2]
Talk to a girl with Klonopin eyes
Who said she had jewelry to sell
First he said "no thanks," but he realized
That he wasn't feeling that well
And the turquoise she held looked like pieces of sky
And the garnet, like teardrops from hell
She offered him a necklace
And he wanted to accept it
But it would end up too expensive, he could tell
Then she said, "Why not?
What have you got to lose? To lose?"
[Verse 3]
When he never came back, and the curfew had passed
His friends searched the fair grounds for clues
But security guard with the maniacal laugh
Said, "it's always the leader you lose"
And he finally turned up in the broad light of day
With a black eye as big as the moon
They all asked him what had happened
Oh, was it real or all imagined?
And why on earth had he abandon them so soon?
And he said, "Why not?
I do what I've got to do, and so should you"
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Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst

About “Governor’s Ball” by Conor Oberst

Read the complete lyrics to "Governor’s Ball" by Conor Oberst from the album "Upside Down Mountain" in 2014. 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, Indie Rock, Folk Rock.

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"Governor’s Ball" is credited to Conor Oberst. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Governor’s Ball" appears on "Upside Down Mountain" in 2014.

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