How to Embrace a Swamp Creature - The Mountain Goats

Got out of bed, could not remember my own name

Condemned to walk the soil amongst all creatures wild and tame

Go where I go, do what I must

Crawl, starving, on my belly, licking up the dry dust

I see the light in your window

Ride the elevator to the sixth floor

Stand with my arms at my sides

As you open up the door

But I’m out of my element

I can’t breathe

I’m out of my element

I can’t breathe

Alone with your bathroom mirror, try to get my head straight

Breathe on the glass and wait for it to clear, clean slate

Meet up with you in the kitchen where the air is hot and dry

Open up all the faucets, be fruitful and multiply

I stand where

The flashing swords gleam

And I try to shake my head

Clear of the dream

But I’m out of my element

I can’t breathe

I’m out of my element

I can’t breathe

I start to sweat, I can’t cool down

I’m scared of all the strangers in this town

I try to tell you just why I’ve come

It’s like I’ve got molasses on my tongue

I made it through town somehow

But who’s gonna save me now?

I’m out of my element

I can’t breathe

I’m out of my element

I can’t breathe