Craig Finn - Birthdays Lyrics

The cops are pretty skeptical.
From what I've seen that's what you get.
They said they're busy with the carnival
But agreed to do a wellness check.

When they said that you're ok
They sounded almost entertained.
They said you had some funny friends
And it's always someone's birthday in your building.

Anthony I'm sure you know these things they can be passed down through the family.
It's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me.
It's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me.

The fishtank it was always meant
To be a temporary home.
The boundaries they were well defined.
The climate it was in control.
That year you spent all shot between
Mania and doubled down.

Anthony I'm sure you know these things they can be passed down through the family.
It's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me.
It's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me.

Now that both our folks have passed
It's hard to feel real tied to much.
The bandage and the broken glass.
The weak attempts to keep in touch.
I heard you have some funny friends
And it's always someone's birthday in your building.

The parties at your parents house where everything was neat and sweet and normal.
Anthony it's hard to think about the sharks that must be swimming in your circle.
Anthony it's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me.

Who's always known me.
Passed down through the family.