Cinderella's Big Score

Sonic Youth

[Kim]
if i could give you anything
i would give you a kick
you'd rather have a dollar
than a hug from your sis

you really fucked up this time
your lady's really pissed
she's not just laughing
she's polishing her fist

but you could give me anything
but you couldn't stand a fist
don't give me your soul
your heart is an abyss

here's a pack of ciggies
fresh from the wonderlist
a dream to wish your heartdesires
cinderella is pissed

a cold is gonna take you
freeze away your tears
come a little closer honey
we could be so near

mind to your crossfire
that you got no sense of time
mind to your heartdesire [lights are out inside you???]
that i'm scared of your crime

if i could give you anything
i would give you a kick
you'd rather have a dollar
than a hug from your sis

a cold is gonna take you
and freeze away your tears
come a little closer honey
we can be so near


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    "My brother was a genius poet who belonged to another century and became schizophrenic." - Interview w/Rush Magazine. The video definitely shows a picture of Kim's brother.

    zhimboon February 16, 2014   Link

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