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​A Stick, a Carrot & String Lyrics by ​mewithoutYou

it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright

2009

[Verse 1]
The horse's hay beneath his head
Our Lord was born to a manger bed
That all whose wells run dry
Could drink of His supply
To keep Him warm, the sheep drew near
So grateful for His coming here
Come with news of grace
Come to take my place
The donkey whispered in His ear
"Child, in 30-some-odd years
You'll ride someone who looks like me
Untriumphantly"
The cardinals warbled a joyful song
He'll make right what man made wrong
Bringing low the hills
That the valleys might be filled
Then "Child", asked the birds
"Well, aren't they lovely words we sing?"
The tiny baby laid there
Without saying anything

[Verse 2]
At a distance stood a mangy goat
With the crooked teeth and a matted coat
Weary eyes and worn
Chipped and twisted horns
Thinking "maybe I'll make friends someday
With the cows and the hens and the rambouillet
But for now, I'll keep away
I got nothing smart to say"
There's a sign on the barn
In the cabbage town
"when the rain picks up
And the sun goes down
Sinners, come inside
With no money, come and buy
No clever talk, nor a gift to bring
Requires our lowly, lovely King
Come now empty handed, you don't need anything"

[Verse 3]
And the night was cool
And clear as glass
With the sneaking snake in the garden grass
Deep cried out to deep
The disciples fast asleep
And the snake perked up
When he heard you ask
"If you're willing that
This cup might pass
We could find our way back home
Maybe start a family all our own"
"But does not the Father guide the Son?
Not my will, but Yours be done
What else here to do?
What else me, but You?"
And the snake who'd held the world
A stick, a carrot and a string
Was crushed beneath the foot
Of your not wanting anything
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About “​A Stick, a Carrot & String” by ​mewithoutYou

Read the complete lyrics to "​A Stick, a Carrot & String" by ​mewithoutYou from the album "it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright" in 2009. 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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"​A Stick, a Carrot & String" appears on "it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright" in 2009.

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