Short Skirt, Long Jacket - Cake

cake short skirt, long jacket I want a girl with a mind like a diamond I want a girl who knows what’s best I want a girl with shoes that cut And eyes that burn like cigarettes I want a girl with the right allocation Who’s fast, and thorough, and sharp as a tack She’s […]

Meanwhile, Rick James … - Cake

disenpowered, the scattering flock Dances in a fever at the castle rock Dust-devil cypress and ripening fruit Descending quick into the author’s bathroom Fawn, jo and tootsie are out on a wire Lettuce-toothed junkies all full of desire Meanwhile, rick james takes her new And there’s nothing i can do Meanwhile, rick james takes her […]

You Turn The Screws - Cake

You turn the screws You tear down the bridge Flimsy as it is, it’s business like You shake my hand You break up the band Flimsy as it is, it’s open-mic punk rock Red white and blue You twist the knife then go home to kiss your wife A bigger better slice is what you’d […]

Where Would I Be? - Cake

I’ve been waiting for so long I’ve been hoping your love’s not gone Houses are sliding in the mud Rivers are raging in your blood Where would i be wihout your love? Where would i be without your arms around me? You were to be the only one If i knew you i would not […]

When You Sleep - Cake

When you sleep where do your fingers go? What do your fingers know What do your fingers show Where do your fingers go When you sleep Do they tremble on the edge of the bed Or do you fold them neatly by your head Do they clench like claws against your own skin When you’re […]

Walk On By - Cake

Walk on by the house where you still live Walk on by the place where we would kiss And the room where i held you tight Tonight i must walk on by Walk on by the room where you still sleep Walk on by the company that you keep And the room where i held […]

Sheep Go To Heaven - Cake

I’m not feeling alright today I’m not feeling that great I’m not catching on fire today Love has started to fade I’m not going to smile today I’m not gonna laugh You’re out living it up today I’ve got dues to pay And the grave-digger puts on the forceps The stone mason does all the […]

Satan Is My Motor - Cake

I’ve got wheels of polished steel I’ve got tires that grab the road I’ve got seats that selflessly hold my friends And a trunk that can carry the heaviest of loads I’ve got a mind that can steer me to your house And a heart that can bring you red flowers My intentions are good […]

Never There - Cake

I need your arms around me, i need to feel your touch I need your understanding, i need your love so much You tell me that you love me so, you tell me that you care But when i need you baby, you’re never there On the phone long, long distance Always through such strong […]

Mexico - Cake

I had a match, but she had a lighter I had a flame, but she had a fire I was bright, but she was much brighter I was high, but she was the sky Oh baby, i was bound for mexico Oh baby, i was bound to let you go I don’t know much about […]