The Vessel

Well,I was feeling kind of nervous
so I poured myself a drink
but I threw it all back up
into the kitchen sink
and you know looking down at that garbage disposal
the only two things I could think
were what a waste of sweet elation
and god I need another drink

And I know you think I’m shameful
but I think you know you’re wrong
if you really thought me shameful
you wouldn’t like this song
and I can see you dwelling on the threshold
your burning heart in your arms
why don’t we douse it with some whiskey
and lay it down somewhere soft

‘Cause you got everything I need
to light up a room
and in time we’ll come to see
this notion bloom

So, why don’t you light me up a candle
and lead me down below...
and don’t worry yourself ‘bout hurrying
it’s best to go it slow
but I wanna’ be deep in that canyon
when this dynamite blows
and I want you there standing with me
to see the secrets it holds

And have you ever woken up beside the shell of man
tell me,baby
does that sound like something
you could stand?

Because if it doesn’t I gotta’ tell you
I don’t think this is gonna’ last
don’t you know this heart is just a vessel
once the spirit has passed