The Life At Hand Lyrics - Go-betweens

A ruby waistcoat won't hide my fear 

At 12:31 watch my teeth disappear 

People buy watches 

then tell the time 

By the punctual keeling 

and crack of my spine 

But if you're feeling brave 

And you're feeling strong 

Please pick me up and take me along 

And if you're getting tired then rest for a spell 

I'll carry you just as well 

because 

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 at hand 

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 gotta give it up when the nest-egg hatches 

But if you're feeling brave 

And you're feeling strong 

Please pick me up and take me along 

And if you're getting tired 

Then 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 at hand