David Byrne & St. Vincent I Am An Ape Lyrics

[Verse 1 - David Byrne David Byrne & St. Vincent]
In a garden stands a statue
Of the man who won the war
His expression, tender yearning
Every nation near and far

[Pre-Chorus - David Byrne & St. Vincent]
Oh sad and ancient father
Sweet as honey, tough as leather
Running down the hill on Christmas day

[Chorus]
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
I move so fast
I take a chance
Then come up close
I'm not a ghost

[Verse 2 - David Byrne David Byrne & St. Vincent]
Navigator, when you wake up
And you step outside your door
Shoes and panties washed and folded
Taking off your dirty clothes

[Pre-Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent] This garden tells a story
Amber close-up, faded glory
Running through the streets on Christmas day

[Chorus]
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
Try not to laugh
Just take a chance
I visited
Inside your head

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3 - David Byrne David Byrne & St. Vincent]
If you trespass in this garden
To a place you should not go
If you step out from the shadows
See the city fall in awe

[Chorus - David Byrne & St. Vincent]
I am an ape
I stand and wait
A masterpiece
A hairy beast
No need to hide
Come inside
I will not last
I too shall pass