David Byrne - Civilization Lyrics
(David Byrne)Somewhere between the darkness and lightFaces all glow but its not too brightCivilization, its all about knives and forksIsn't she here? What time is it now?Is this the right place? Do I fit with her crowd?I'm gonna be a civilized man somedayPart of me wants to jump and shoutPart of me wants to tear it downI thought you might prefer the cabernetCivilization, its all about sexHavin' a ball in a padded banquetI'm gonna be that really cool guy somedayThe waiter looks me overWould you like cream or sugar?I don't know - what was I supposed to sayShe wonders if I'll noticeI should have brought some rosesHer plate is full, she hasn't eaten all dayGlasses collect we order some boozeShe looks at me, I stare at her shoesMature situations, maybe a broken heartMaybe I ought to pay the billMaybe she thinks I never willA million things that cross a woman's mindJust be yourself, well that's what they sayI barely know who I was yesterdayI'm gonna be that civilized guy somedayGood friends and conversationsThe rise and fall of nationsA moments glory and they've had their dayAnd on my high school folderI drew a big gorillaSomething familiar, something far, far awaySomewhere between the darkness and lightShe touches my hand, she don't seem to mindWe can go home, we can be civilized
