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Little Empty Boat Lyrics

Artist: Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
Album: The Boatman's Call

You found me at some party
You thought I'd understand
You barreled over to me
With a drink in each hand
I respect your beliefs girl
And I consider you a friend
But I've already been born once
I don't wanna to be born again.
Your knowledge is impressive
And your argument is good
But I am the resurrection babe
And you're standing on my foot!
But my little boat is empty
It don't go
And my oar is broken
It don't row, row, row
But my little boat is empty
It don't go
And my oar is broken
It don't row, row, row
(Row!)
Your tiny little face
Keeps yapping in the gloom
Seven steps behind me
With your dustpan and broom.
I couldn't help but imagine you
All postured and prone
But there's a little guy on my shoulder
Says I should go home alone.
You keep leaning in on me
And you're looking pretty pissed
That grave you've dug between your legs
Is hard to resist.
But my little boat is empty
It don't go
And my oar is broken
It don't row, row, row
But my little boat is empty
It don't go
And my oar is broken
It don't row, row, row
Give to God what belongs to God
And give the rest to me
Tell our gracious host to fuck himself
It's time for us to leave.
But my little boat is empty
It don't go
And my oar is broken
It don't row, row, row
But my little boat is empty
It don't go
And my oar is broken
It don't row, row, row
Row...row...row...row...

Comments/Interpretations

by Elena on 7/6/2008 6:59pm
This is an AMAZING song.

by Simen on 2/4/2009 4:03pm
Indeed it is. To bad its only on B-Sides And Rarities...

by Nebulae on 9/1/2011 9:22pm
Unusual music for Nick, I think.