Civilian

Civilian is a song originally by indie rock band Wye Oak, released on their 2011 album Civilian. It has been covered by the Mountain Goats during a few live shows.

Lyrics

I am nothing without pretend
I know my faults, can live with them
I am nothing without a man
I know my thoughts but I can hide them

I still keep my baby teeth
On the bedside table with my jewelry
You sleep in the bed with me
My jewelry, and my baby teeth

I don't need another friend
When most of them I can barely keep up with them
I'm perfectly able to hold my own hand
But I still can't kiss my own neck

I wanted to give you everything
But I still stand in awe of superficial things
I wanted to love you like my mother's mother's mother did
Civilian
Civilian 

Live Shows this Song Was Played at

• 2012-10-09 - The National - Richmond, VA
• 2012-10-10 - Ottobar - Baltimore, MD
• 2012-10-11 - Theater of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
• 2012-10-15 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY

Videos of this Song

• 2012-10-10 - Ottobar - Baltimore, MD
• 2012-10-15 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY