Memory’s stain appeared to you in the bath
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Memory’s stain, body laundered, Soul it hath
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I have a confession
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in the form of a question:
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How could you entertain
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trading know-how for a stain?
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Look now, I’m no better
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Look now, our thrift sweater
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pulled over you
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Look now, how wide are the holes!
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Look now, the power it holds
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over you
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Well, I’ll be damned!
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A calf is easy to brand
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Memory’s stain; you’re not content with my answer
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Memory’s stain; on the cusp of Gemini and Cancer
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You’re not bored, just sleep deprived
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drunk on jealousy and pride
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Boozing is the highest aim
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when spittle won’t get out Memory’s stain
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Look now, I’m no better
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Look now, our thrift sweater
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pulled over you
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Look now, how wide are the holes!
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Look now, the power it holds
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over you
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Well, I’ll be damned!
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A calf is easy to brand
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Memory's Stain
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| Cass McCombs |
