Little Empty Boat Lyrics - Nick Cave & The Bad Seed

You found me at some party 

You thought I'd understand 

You barreled over to me 

With a drink in each hand 

I respect your beliefs, girl 

And I consider you a friend 

But I've already been born once 

I don't wanna to be born again 

Your knowledge is impressive 

And your argument is good 

But I am the resurrection, babe 

And you're standing on my foot 

But my little boat is empty 

It don't go 

And my oar is broken 

It don't row, row, row 

But my little boat is empty 

It don't go 

And my oar is broken 

It don't row, row, row 

(Row!) 

Your tiny little face 

Keeps yapping in the gloom 

Seven steps behind me 

With your dustpan and broom 

I couldn't help but imagine you 

All postured and prone 

But there's a little guy on my shoulder 

Says I should go home alone 

You keep leaning in on me 

And you're looking pretty pissed 

That grave you've dug between your legs 

Is hard to resist 

But my little boat is empty 

It don't go 

And my oar is broken 

It don't row, row, row 

But my little boat is empty 

It don't go 

And my oar is broken 

It don't row, row, row 

Give to God what belongs to God 

And give the rest to me 

Tell our gracious host to fuck himself 

It's time for us to leave 

But my little boat is empty 

It don't go 

And my oar is broken 

It don't row, row, row 

But my little boat is empty 

It don't go 

And my oar is broken 

It don't row, row, row 

Row, row, row 

Row, row, row 

Row, row, row 

Row, row