The Good Book Says Lyrics & Chords By Matana Roberts

Woman wishing for wings, (Too large a lump to pass for bird), Hopes that by wishing hard enough She will cast off the ballast. And the swallows Will politely accept her waving...read more

An early photograph Of the young braid with the confident grin Who is celebrating his first defeat By clouching a haircut from his skull The pig tail In death of modern man ...read more

Why does she make sure to be so immature about these things, I don't want you to change around it And sometimes this love will end and all will be forgotten then someday we will laugh...read more

Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you! Embrace me, you irreplaceable you! Just one look at you My heart grew tipsy in me, You and you alone Bring out the gypsy in me! I...read more

There was a time, when peace was on the earth, And joy and happiness did reign and each man knew his worth. In my heart how I yearn for that spirit's return And I cry, as time...read more