Lyric discussion by JSLB 

I tried my hardest to make out all of the words. There were a few places in particular that I know I didn't do too well and they are as follows:

I can't tell what he says after "a sinking ship is still a ship..." and after "It holds you by the ankles till it pulls you..."

I'm 50% sure that the lyrics after "postcard printed paper, and love notes" are "from the lattice strung" or it could also be "from the ladder rung"

And what does anybody else think he says on the second verse, I thought maybe "access" could also be "axis" like an alliance, but "access" makes a little bit more sense. I'd appreciate any corrections!

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