Start It Up

[Verse 1]
He was young once more than bones and blood
Now he's shaky with a liar's face
Well, he was empty except for whiskey
He said he loved it but he hates the taste

Well, she was homesick, had a nervous tic
Like to grow but was afraid of change
She was stuck there, found a home where
The family showed up so she couldn't stay

[Chorus]
I get nervous and I'm often sick
This is where we were led
I heard they're living hand to mouth now
Well, at least they get fed
It hurts so when she eats

[Verse 2]
He was held up, it's hard to tell but
He looked better with his hunger face
Well, she was stuck there, she needed bus fare
Someone to help her out and count her change

To him she's beautiful, her movements musical
He liked the way she spoke of time and space
They were stuck there, they had blank stares
But who am I to say they should change

[Chorus]
I get nervous and I'm often sick
This is where we were led
I heard they're living hand to mouth now
Well, at least they get fed

It helps her when she weeps
I only see her weep
Only when I sing

I get nervous and I'm often sick
Well, this is where we were led
I heard they're living hand to mouth now
Well, at least they get fed

I get nervous and I'm often sick
Well, this is where we were led
I heard they're living hand to mouth now
Well, at least they get fed

It helps her when she weeps
I only see her weep
It helps her when she weeps
Only when I sing