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I Want to Build a Graveyard Lyrics by Roecker Melody

One Foot on the Mattress, the Other on the Floor

2016

[Intro]
You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you and you
Are all dead to me...
[Verse 1]
I want to build a graveyard
For all the friends I used to know
Carve their names so pretty
On a bunch of tombstones
[Chorus]
But my backyard just ain't big enough
My backyard just ain't big enough
You know
[Verse 2]
I think I should buy some real estate
'Cause I had so many friends
They all like each other now
But you never know how it'll end
[Chorus]
My backyard just ain't big enough
My backyard just ain't big enough
You know
[Verse 3]
I'm not talking about killing them
'Cause that would be a crime
Just their names on a grave
That would suit me just fine
[Chorus]
My backyard just ain't big enough
My backyard just ain't big enough
You know
[Verse 4]
All the ones who are dead to me
All in a pilly row
Maybe I'll lay flowers
But you'll never know
[Chorus]
My backyard just ain't big enough
My backyard just ain't big enough
You know
Said my backyard just ain't big enough
My backyard just ain't big enough
You know
[Bridge]
Such a pity
When my friends disappear
But I won't even
Shed a single tear
Such a shame, you
Never got it straight
You all come with
Expiration dates (uh)
[Verse 5]
(Listen up)
So let this be a warning
To the ones who did me wrong (I told you)
You may be with me now
But it won't be for long
I just saw my realtor
And I bought some more land (Step right up)
She got fucked over too
So she understands
[Chorus]
My backyard wasn't big enough
My backyard wasn't big enough
You know
But now my backyard's big enough
Now my backyard's big enough
Now my backyard's big enough
Now my backyard's big enough
Now my backyard's big enough
Now my backyard's big enough
You know
[Outro]
Such a pity
When my friends disappear
But I won't even
Shed a single tear
Such a shame, you
Never got it straight
You all come with
Expiration dates
(You don't have a friend in me!)
Credits
Roecker Melody

Roecker Melody

About “I Want to Build a Graveyard” by Roecker Melody

Read the complete lyrics to "I Want to Build a Graveyard" by Roecker Melody from the album "One Foot on the Mattress, the Other on the Floor" in 2016. 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 Independent, Alternative, Rock.

"I Want to Build a Graveyard" is performed by Roecker Melody. from the album "One Foot on the Mattress, the Other on the Floor" in 2016 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 "I Want to Build a Graveyard", explore more songs by Roecker Melody 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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"I Want to Build a Graveyard" appears on "One Foot on the Mattress, the Other on the Floor" in 2016.

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