The Last Polka by Ben Folds Five
The Last Polka by Ben Folds Five

The Last Polka

Ben Folds Five * Track #11 On Ben Folds Five

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The Last Polka by Ben Folds Five

Release Date
Tue Aug 08 1995
Performed by
Ben Folds Five
Produced by
Caleb Southern
Writed by
Anna Goodman & Ben Folds
About

A song about the collapse of a marriage and the passive aggressive ways the man and woman ignore what’s staring them right in the face. Interestingly, the song was co-written with his first wife.

The Last Polka Lyrics

Well, she crept back in the house at half past three
Shook her head to see him snoring in his sleep
"If you really loved me," she said
"I wouldn't have to be so mean"

He's a heap of junk that pours from his top drawer
Sometimes likes to spread it out around the floor
It's evidence of what he was like
He likes to remember when...

[Chorus]
Sha la la, sha la la la la li
The end is growing near
We're treading water now
And holding back our tears
And the day is rising
We're sinking sha la la lo li

In a minute it will all be coming down
And they know it now but no one makes a sound
Such a shame to ruin this bright
Lazy, sunny day...

[Chorus]
Sha la la, sha la la la la li
The end is growing near
We're treading water now
And holding back our tears
And the day is rising
We're sinking sha la la lo li

My my, the cruelest lies are often told without a word
My my, the kindest truths are often spoken, never heard

She said, "You've been pushing me like I was a sore tooth
You can't respect me cause I've done so much for you."
He said, "Well I hate that it's come to this
But, baby, I was doing fine. How do you think
That I survived the other 25 before you?"

[Chorus]
Sha la la, sha la la la la li
The end is growing near
We're treading water now
And holding back our tears
And the day is rising
We're sinking sha la la lo li

The Last Polka Q&A

Who wrote The Last Polka's ?

The Last Polka was written by Anna Goodman & Ben Folds.

Who produced The Last Polka's ?

The Last Polka was produced by Caleb Southern.

When did Ben Folds Five release The Last Polka?

Ben Folds Five released The Last Polka on Tue Aug 08 1995.

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