Little Empty Boat Lyrics - Nick Cave

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...