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You were wearing nothing
But an apron when we christened the kitchen floor.
You left breakfast on the table,
And we forgot to close the blinds on the backdoor.

They were casting shadows across your naked chest.
We left our good sense in our home towns,
And gave our modesty a rest.

Spreading soft lies out like blankets
Over a love that's best forgot,
Making promises of friendship:
I'm your pet rock, you're my pet rock.

I hoped the paint would never dry
On that canvas you left leaning next to a murky mason jar.
I know you hate the finishing touches.
I watched you chewing on your brushes like they were candy cigars.

They left purple stains on your teeth and tongue.
We left our good sense in our home towns,
And lost touch with almost everyone.

Spreading soft lies out like blankets
Over a love that's best forgot,
Making promises of friendship:
I'm your pet rock, you're my pet rock

Some days i never loved you.
Some days I hope you're saving my spot
In that line wrapped round the corner.
I am your pet rock, you're my pet rock.

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from Patient Barney Penrose, released March 3, 2013

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Patient Barney Penrose Richmond, Virginia

"As a lyricist, Patient Barney Penrose shares a vividness with Matt Berninger of The National, expressing himself with melancholic, literate concision. These are lyrics that read well without a melody. An extension of an obvious literary talent, they embellish his dulcet arrangements."

Julian Belvedere, HY.GEN.IC London
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