I Am An Ape

[Verse 1: David Byrne, David Byrne & St. Vincent]

In a garden stands a statue

Of the man who won the war

His expression, tender yearning

Ev'ry nation near and far

[Pre-Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]

Oh sad and ancient father

Sweet as honey, tough as leather

Running down the hill on Christmas Day

[Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]

I am an ape, I stand and wait

A masterpiece, a hairy beast

I move so fast, I take a chance

Then come up close

I'm not a ghost

[Verse 2: David Byrne, David Byrne & St. Vincent]

Navigator, when you wake up

And you step outside your door

Shoes and panties washed and folded

Taking off your dirty clothes

[Pre-Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]

This garden tells a story

Amber close-up, faded glory

Running through the streets on Christmas Day

[Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]

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

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3: David Byrne, David Byrne & St. Vincent]

If you trespass in this garden

To a place you should not go

If you step out from the shadows

See the city fall in awe

[Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]

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