The Life at Hand — текст песни (The Go-Betweens)

A ruby waistcoat won`t hide my fear
At 12:31 watch my teeth disappear
People buy watches
then tell the time
By the punctual keeling
and crack of my spine
But if you`re feeling brave
And you`re feeling strong
Please pick me up and take me along
And if you`re getting tired then rest for a spell
I`ll carry you just as well
because
I`ll take you to the life at hand
I`ll show you how to live the life at hand
I`ll give you
give my life at hand
It`s raining
it`s pouring
the doorbell`s dead
You`re an artist with your body
But you can`t find your head
With your first million safe in the mattress
You`ve gotta give it up when the nest-egg hatches
But if you`re feeling brave
And you`re feeling strong
Please pick me up and take me along
And if you`re getting tired
Then rest for a spell
I`ll carry you just as well
well
I`ll take you to the life at hand
I`ll show you how to live the life at hand
I`ll give you
give my life at hand