Elbow Ticker Tape song lyrics

Stole the papers from a dead man, and I whistled through the border*

And I waved with real heroes in a ticker tape parade

Smiled with all my teeth just like my godmother taught me

Swaddled in their praise, forgave myself how I behaved

And everything I did, I did for fear of working hard

And I made it look deliberate and brave

But someone else's heart now means more to me than mine

And I swear to keep her safe till in my grave

To keep her safe till in my grave

And I swear to keep her safe till in my grave

Tie a woman to the track so you can then effect a rescue

I detest you, no I love you, can you see which way is up?

When they feel they understand you must abandon them

This modus operandum may distress you but will always fill your cup

And so it was until my love came holding up a mirror

And I saw a soul that angels wouldn't save

She showed me how my blackened heart could beat for two

And how it does, I swear to keep her safe till in my grave

To keep her safe till in my grave

I swear to keep her safe till in my grave