i carried you down past the churches
i did it for your own sake
you stood by the pier and you looked out
at all the lights dancing on the lake
i carried you down to the creekbed
where you stared up at the sun
you know we're all beautiful losers
you're not the only one

these pirouettes i've known since birth
these shoes i got for free
i know you always wanted more
but you won't get it from me

i carried you out to the garden
and we made ourselves a bed
you looked at me through the flowers
but i donít remember what you said
i carried you here from the ocean
where you tried to sing your song
and still, i find it endearing
that you always spell my name wrong

you come home, and you take off your clothes
you smoke in your room, and you talk to the ghosts
you shut the door, and you keep it closed
but you always come and go
and the ghosts all say that god will save you
but, you're not the only one