I Am an Ape
I Am an Ape

David Byrne, St. Vincent - I Am an Ape Lyrics

Alternative
Sep 10, 2012
302
I Am an Ape Music Video

I Am an Ape Lyrics

In a garden, stands a statue... Of the man who won the war
His expression, tender yearning
Ev'ry nation near and far
Oh sad and ancient father
Sweet as honey, tough as leather
Running down the hill on Christmas day

I am an ape—I stand and wait
A masterpiece—a hairy beast
I move so fast—but take a chance
And come up close—I'm not a ghost

Navigator, when you wake up... And you step outside your door
Shoes and panties—washed and folded... Taking o your dirty clothes

This garden tells a story
Amber close up, faded glory
Running through the streets on Christmas day

I am an ape—I stand and wait
A masterpiece—a hairy beast
Try not to laugh—just take a chance
I visited—inside your head

If you trespass—in this garden... To a place you should not go
If you step out, from the shadows... See the city far below

I am an ape—I stand and wait
A masterpiece—a hairy beast
No need to hide—come on inside
I will not last—I too shall pass

Writer(s): ANNIE CLARK, DAVID BYRNE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Post your Interpretation

Attach an image to this thought

Drag image here or click to upload image

The Meaning of I Am an Ape

Be the first!

Post your thoughts on the meaning of "I Am an Ape".

Frequently Asked Questions

Latest Blog Posts
Lyrics Discussions
by Grupo Frontera, Bad Bunny

1

133
Hot Songs
by SZA

1

836
Recent Blog Posts