The General Songtext
von Viv & Riley

Why′d you even have to come downstairs?
The way you look at me makes me scared
Acting all tough with your bleached-out hair
Just say the word and I'll be prepared

I don′t know how to love someone like you
Eyes that sparkle like the morning dew
The way you smile ties me up in knots
Just dig me a grave in your family plot

Pick me out a grave 'neath the maple tree
You won't wanna rest for eternity
I know this is new and we just met
But you′re my general and I′m your cadet


You'll have to show me the way to your heart
Oh won′t you throw me and shatter me apart
Pick up all the pieces, please
Let me know just what you need

I don't wanna be a memory
I just wanna be the air you breathe
Leave me where the grass is green
You′re my shepherd, and I'm your sheep

You′ll have to show me the way to your heart
Oh won't you throw me and shatter me apart
Pick up all the pieces, please
Let me know just what you need

Why'd you even have to come downstairs?
The way you look at me makes me scared
Acting all tough with your bleached-out hair
Just say the word and I′ll be prepared


You′ll have to show me the way to your heart
Oh won't you throw me and shatter me apart
Pick up all the pieces, please
Let me know just what you need