Civilization Lyrics - David Byrne

Somewhere between the darkness and light 

Faces all glow but its not too bright 

Civilization, its all about knives and forks 

Isn't she here? What time is it now? 

Is this the right place? Do I fit with her crowd? 

I'm gonna be a civilized man someday 

Part of me wants to jump and shout 

Part of me wants to tear it down 

I thought you might prefer the cabernet 

Civilization, its all about sex 

Havin' a ball in a padded banquet 

I'm gonna be that really cool guy someday 

The waiter looks me over 

Would you like cream or sugar? 

I don't know - what was I supposed to say 

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She wonders if I'll notice 

I should have brought some roses 

Her plate is full, she hasn't eaten all day 

Glasses collect we order some booze 

She looks at me, I stare at her shoes 

Mature situations, maybe a broken heart 

Maybe I ought to pay the bill 

Maybe she thinks I never will 

A million things that cross a woman's mind 

Just be yourself, well that's what they say 

I barely know who I was yesterday 

I'm gonna be that civilized guy someday 

Good friends and conversations 

The rise and fall of nations 

A moments glory and they've had their day 

Photos 

And on my high school folder 

I drew a big gorilla 

Something familiar, something far, far away 

Somewhere between the darkness and light 

She touches my hand, she don't seem to mind 

We can go home, we can be civilized