Eating Paper - David Bazan

By now you probably have noticed

And i’m so relieved

To see while you have been leaving me be

That my younger sisters and brothers

Have all grown to be

Stronger and smarter than you would believe

But like all good things it did not last

Your appetite returns so fast

And just in time for supper

Why would would you sweat my confession

What i claim to be

When you see the fruit as is hangs on the tree

While this may be the rare occasion

Where high tide lifts all boats

I’m keeping my head down under the water

Cause man i’ve gotta get there on my own

I’ve done all you have required

Still you feel the need

To quiz me on books i did not claim to read

Well alright

John Henry dies in a tunnel

Hammer in his hand

Steam drill lives on to make fools of every man

When i lived alone i did as i please

Eating paper I swung from the trees

But like all good things it did not last

Your appetite returns so fast

And just in time for supper