A Way

The Bolshoi

 

We’re in love, let’s be together
Happy times or heavy weather
Mother says, “Today’s a special day
“So let’s not fight, okay?”
Yes
When you were at school you were a honey
The boys all loved you, they loved the money
The boys would stare you’d cross your legs
And then you’d toss your hair

A way
Yes you get by
A way

Money’s scarce but family honour brings it home
Brings it home
Brings it home
And down the shore the tongues they snicker
T.V. dinners, fear and liquor
Yes

Skeletons fall out of cupboards
Curtains drawn fall open to allow
The light shows up that dust
That plays around your face

A way
Yes you get by
A way

Innocence and lies don’t make a perfect match
Leave your door unlatched
I know a word can be untrue and yet still move you
And all the times they’d bring their friends ‘round
Dress you up
Show you up
And all the time they told you it was true
Well I’ll believe you now, but then...
I just don’t know I think I’d have to reconsider
Yes
I know when she got married
She looked fine in white and lacy frills
Oh yes she had a baby
It was painful
It was worth it
And all the time they stuck the knife in
Pulled it up and twist it around

A way
Yes you get by
A way

Well that’s fine
Fine
Fine