My Little Sinking Ship - The Smith Street Band

You’re my little sinking ship

Not quite built to hold such weight

We were raised for the suburbs

But we took to the waves

And you carry me around

From little town to little town

Never knowing how much I need

Never asking a thing of me

I found you on the doorstep, it was brave to leave your room

Mine is a safe place, I have not abandoned you

Or that perfect nuclear family that I left behind

And now I’m paying too much rent so you buy me some incense

You said you were proud when I stopped smoking cigarettes

And I hoped that your not disappointed that I started again

And at that awful backyard party where we stole a bottle of red

Hopped a train and we got drunk and just sang songs instead

And later on the couch you told me it was the best trip you’d taken

You’re my little sinking ship

Not quite built to hold such weight

We were raised for the suburbs

But we took to the waves

And you carry me around

From little town to little town

Never knowing how much I need

Never asking a thing of me

Sorry you had to hide from the bouncers at my show

I organized an all ages one, just so you could go

And I wrote this song an hour before to try and make you smile

And Liz, do not look up to me, I am a drunken mess;

You’re so goddamn creative, a real force to be reckoned with

And I will say with all my heart and soul

That I’ll follow you wherever you may roam

You may roam

Today’s a family day so we’ll spend it together

Don’t tell mum and dad but you’re my favourite family member

You always were the good child, I, the one who needed all of the attention

And you always take my side in battles that are mine;

And you say: «Wil, you fucked up,» and I promise that I won’t next time

And even though we both know I’m going to

I know you’ll be on my side

Oh, 'cause

You’re my little sinking ship

Not quite built to hold such weight

We were raised for the suburbs

But we took to the waves

And you carry me around

From little town to little town

Never knowing how much I need

Never knowing how much I need you

But you can ask anything of me