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A Splitting Tree Lyrics by David Wax Museum

I Turned Off Thinking About

2008

[Verse 1]
I could never take you home
At the end of the night when we're all alone
So why am I gonna get worked up over nothing?
[Verse 2]
I could never treat you right
You need someone who can hold you tight
Whose bed is big and empty
[Bridge]
Have mercy on me
Darling, can't you see
How weak I am?
It's not just an act
I'm holding it back
Buckling like a dam
[Verse 3]
I could never kiss your shoulder
So you'll cover it up as the air gets colder
Which is the sensible thing to do
[Verse 4]
I could never lie straight faced
But crookedly, I do it with gracе
I'm scarcely attracted to you
[Chorus]
Have mеrcy on me
A splitting tree
Who knows how it'll grow?
It may look strong
But there's something wrong
The wind knocks it to and fro
[Chorus]
Have mercy on me
A splitting tree
Who knows how it'll grow?
It may look strong
But there's something wrong
The wind knocks it to and fro
[Verse 5]
I could never take you home
At the end of the night when we're all alone
So why am I gonna get worked up?
[Outro]
Why am I getting worked up?
Why am I getting worked up?
Over nothing?
Credits
David Wax Museum

David Wax Museum

About “A Splitting Tree” by David Wax Museum

Read the complete lyrics to "A Splitting Tree" by David Wax Museum from the album "I Turned Off Thinking About" 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 Experimental Folk, American Folk, Folk.

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"A Splitting Tree" is credited to David Wax Museum. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Splitting Tree" appears on "I Turned Off Thinking About" in 2008.

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