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Houdini’s Box Lyrics by Jill Sobule

I Never Learned to Swim: Jill Sobule 1990–2000

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The box sits on the bridge
The crowd is waiting
The chains are locked across my chest
There's no heart breaking
I've done this show a thousand times
This trick's so easy
As they lower me into your waters
There's no escaping
There's a secret passage out of here
But I don't want to reappear
I just want to stay with you in here
In Houdini's box
Close the lid
And tie the knot
Houdini's box
The clock ticks by the bed
I hear you breathing
I should be out the door
But I'm not leaving
I've still the scars from my last escape
I nearly drowned beneath the lake
Stayed down too long dreaming about you
In Houdini's box
Close the lid
And tie the knot
Houdini's box
In Houdini's box
Houdini's box
I'd take such good care of you
I'd brush your hair, untie your shoes
There's nothing in the world I wouldn't do
In Houdini's box
In Houdini's box
Seal the lid
And tie the knot
In Houdini's box
Houdini's box
Houdini's box
Houdini's box
Houdini's box
The box sits on the bridge
The crowd's still waiting
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Jill Sobule

Jill Sobule

About “Houdini’s Box” by Jill Sobule

Read the complete lyrics to "Houdini’s Box" by Jill Sobule from the album "I Never Learned to Swim: Jill Sobule 1990–2000". 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 Pop.

"Houdini’s Box" is performed by Jill Sobule. from the album "I Never Learned to Swim: Jill Sobule 1990–2000" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Houdini’s Box", explore more songs by Jill Sobule using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Houdini’s Box" is credited to Jill Sobule. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Houdini’s Box" appears on "I Never Learned to Swim: Jill Sobule 1990–2000".

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