Wye Oak - Electricity lyrics

I live in a foundation steadfast and small
Two sets of legs and I’m two times as tall
When it’s dark I should sleep
I lie in bed think of electricity

It’s been too long since I knew I could say
Lamplight or torchlight is lighting my way
It’s the sun through the trees
Eyes on my back and I know you’re watching me

It’s not made of fire but fire’s the same
Hair standing on end when it’s
Caught in a flame i’m a terrible woman
To be so ashamed of my name

Branches from trees that I kill keep me warm
Light from a match allows shadows to form
Of my legs to my feet
I can’t see your face when
You’re standing over me

Now I feel like my insides
Are carved out of wood
Everything seems to have formed as it should
I should know i should see
You can’t build a house with just electricity

There’s nothing about you that I don’t adore
Show me these rooms
And I’ll show you the way to the door
Walk me through i’ll cut all the wires and
Spend my life with you