[Verse 1]
I got all the parts I wished for
I've got everything I need
Sometimes I'm above water
But mostly I'm at sea
[Chorus]
Oh, slack jawed me
Can't you see?
There's so many rhythms and harmonies
And I'm walking the dog back
[Verse 2]
It's not like I got hurt or broken
Or ruined on the way
It's an ache and it shines through me
A swallow in a cage
[Chorus]
Oh, slack jawed me
Can't you see?
There's so many rhythms and harmonies
And I'm walking the dog back
[Bridge]
Is it a sign? Or just a landmine?
Or a feeling roaming free?
It's overtaken me
Gonna hold it 'til it dries up
Or pocket it for another day
If it's me I cannot give up
I'd rather that she stayed
[Chorus]
Oh, slack jawed me
Can't you see?
There's so many rhythms and harmonies
And I'm walking the dog back
[Verse 1]
I got all the parts I've wished for
I got everything I need
Sometimes I'm above water
But mostly I'm at sea
[Chorus]
Oh, slack jawed me
Can't you see?
There's so many rhythms and harmonies
And I'm walking the dog back
Slack Jaw was written by Sylvan Esso.
Slack Jaw was produced by Sylvan Esso.
Sylvan Esso released Slack Jaw on Fri Apr 28 2017.
Everything is awesome — and I am still sad.
–Amelia Meath, NPR