Life At Hand – The Go-Betweens

A ruby waistcoat won’t hide my fear
At 12:31 watch my teeth disappear
People buy watches then tell the time
By the punctual keeling and crack of my spine

But if you’re feeling brave
And you’re feeling strong
Please pick me up and take me along
And if you’re getting tired
Then rest for a spell
I’ll carry you just as well, well

I’ll take you to the life at hand
I’ll show you how to live the life at hand
I’ll give you, give my life at hand

It’s raining, it’s pouring
The doorbell’s dead
You’re an artist with your body
But you can’t find your head
With your first million safe in the mattress
You’ve gotta give it up when the nest-egg hatches

But if you’re feeling brave
And you’re feeling strong
Please pick me up and take me along
And if you’re getting tired
Then rest for a spell
I’ll carry you just as well, well

I’ll take you to the life at hand
I’ll show you how to live the life at hand
I’ll give you, give my life at hand
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