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BOTE Lyrics by Menomena

Mines (Expanded Edition)

2010

Oh sea legs please don't fail me now
I pray lord please help me right
This ship today
Cause I can't take much more
Of this strain on my battered hull

I thought I was tough
I thought I was strong
Thought I could handle anyone who came along

Thought the worth of a boat
In how well it floats
And this old boat won't float for long with all these holes

So I grab both sides with iron will
It's fit for war but weighs too much and starts to fill

Now I'm clutching the sides as long as I can
It's much too cold to swim
And much too deep to stand

When I started off down this path
I was well aware of the facts
And despite the proof I have vowed to choose
I continue bearing these (?)

I thought I was quick
As smart as a whip
I guess I met my match
Best stiffen up, my lip

My wit's getting weak
The sea's on the rise
And here I sit exposed
Atop the lying side

I thought I was tough
I thought I was strong
But I can't stay aboard this sinking ship for long

I thought I was quick
Smart as a whip
I guess I met my match this time
I'll take my licks

And when push always comes to shove
And I feel like enough's enough
And despite the shit-storm that's pounding my home
I walk outside and set off

Oh sea legs please don't fail me now
Oh sea legs please don't fail me now
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About “BOTE” by Menomena

Read the complete lyrics to "BOTE" by Menomena from the album "Mines (Expanded Edition)" in 2010. 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.

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

"BOTE" appears on "Mines (Expanded Edition)" in 2010.

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