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Dead Lyrics by Steve Burns

Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants

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I returned a bag of groceries
Accidentally taken off the
Shelf before the expiration date

I came back as a bag of groceries
Accidentally taken off the
Shelf before the date stamped on myself

Did a large procession wave their
Torches as my head fell in the
Basket, and was everybody
Dancing on the casket?

Now, it's over, I'm dead and I haven't
Done anything that I want
Or I'm still alive, and there's
Nothing I want to do

I will never say the word
"Procrastinate" again, I'll never
See myself in the mirror with my eyes closed

I didn't apologize for
When I was eight and I
Made my younger brother
Have to be my personal slave

Did a large procession wave their
Torches as my head fell in the
Basket, and was everybody
Dancing on the casket?

Now, it's over, I'm dead and I haven't
Done anything that I want
Or I'm still alive, and there's
Nothing I want to do

So I won't
Sit at home
Anymore
And you won't
See my head in the window
And I won't be around
Ever anymore
I'll be up there
On the wall at the school

I returned a bag of groceries
Accidentally taken off the
Shelf before the expiration date

I came back as a bag of groceries
Accidentally taken off the
Shelf before the date stamped on myself

Now, it's over, I'm dead and I haven't
Done anything that I want
Or I'm still alive, and there's
Nothing I want to do

About “Dead” by Steve Burns

Read the complete lyrics to "Dead" by Steve Burns from the album "Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants". 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 Cover, Pop.

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

"Dead" appears on "Hello Radio: The Songs of They Might Be Giants".

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