The Laughing Man

9-1-1 (9-1-1, what's your emergency?) I'm in love (I see, so how can I help you?) I can hear the angels sweeping So why do I feel like sleeping? Little birds, little birds Chirp, chirp, chirp Singing like the day is perfect But to me they sound psychotic I know you're gone You left the scene Heaven had more important things But I can't sleep I know you'd know exactly what I mean If life's a joke Then I'm dying laughing Brown liquor Why not? Sure Like the heroines of Cassavetes I'm underneath the influence daily Remember when (remember when) We were kids (just kids) Best of friends (best of friends) All grass stains and chicken dinners Menthol mouths and secret stitches Half pipes and PlayStations Suicidal ideation I know you're gone You dropped the scene Left all of your guitars to me But I can't play I know you know exactly what I'm saying If life's a joke Then I'm dying laughing --- The Laughing Man - St. Vincent