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Lifeboy Lyrics by Phish

Chicago ’94

1994

[Verse 1]
Swinging on the lifeline
Fraying bits of twine
Entangled in the remnants of the
Knot I left behind
And asking you to help me make it
Finally unwind

[Chorus]
But God never listens to what I say
God never listens to what I say
So very, so very hard
And you don’t get a refund if you overpray

[Verse 2]
And when the line is breaking
And when I’m near the end
When all the time spent leading, I've been
Following instead
When all my thoughts and memories
Are left hanging by a thread

[Chorus]
But God never listens to what I say
God never listens to what I say
So very, so very hard
And you don’t get a refund if you overpray

[Bridge]
Stranded on this slender string
Minutes seem to last a lifetime
Dangling here between the light above
And blue below that drags me down

[Chorus]
But God never listens to what I say
God never listens to what I say
So very, so very hard
And you won't get a refund
God never listens to what I say
God never listens to what I say
So very, so very hard
And you won't get a refund if you overpray

[Outro]
God never listens to what I say (say)
God never listens to what I say
God never listens to what I say
God never listens to what I say
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About “Lifeboy” by Phish

Read the complete lyrics to "Lifeboy" by Phish from the album "Chicago ’94" in 1994. 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 Acoustic, Art Rock, Progressive Rock.

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

"Lifeboy" appears on "Chicago ’94" in 1994.

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