The Life at Hand Songtext
von The Go‐Betweens

A ruby waistcoat won′t hide my fear
At twelve thirty one
Watch my teeth disappear
People buy watches
Then tell the time
By the punctual keying and crack in my spine
Are you feelin' brave?
Are you feelin′ strong?
Please pick me up
And take me along
If you're gettin' tired
Rest for a spell
I′ll carry you
Just as well
Well, I′ll take you
To the life at hand
I'll show you
How to live the life at hand
I′ll give you
Give my life


Give my life at hand
Well, it's raining, it′s pouring
The doorbell's dead
You′re an artist with your body
But you can't find your head
With your first million
Safe in the mattress
You've got to put up
When the next egg hatches
Are you feelin′ brave?
Are you feelin′ strong?
Please pick me up
And take me along
If you're gettin′ tired
Rest for a spell
I'll carry you
Just as well
Well, I′ll take you
To the life at hand
I'll show you
How to live the life at hand
I′ll give you
Give my life
Give my life at hand
Now that you've got it
What are you gonna do about it?
Are you okay?
I care
Maybe you should come and meet mother
She'd love to meet you
What was that?
You can′t go out dressed like that
What are people gonna say?
You′re a bad dresser
Anyway, who cares?
If that's your style
That′s what you're gonna get away with
These are my words
You′re feelin' brave
You′re feelin' strong
Please pick me up
And take me along
If you're gettin′ tired
Rest for a spell
I′ll carry you
Just as well
Well, I'll show you
To live the life at hand
I′ll take you
To the life
To the life at hand
I'll show you
How to live that life
Live the life at hand
I′ll give you
Give my life
Take my life
Have my life at hand