"Trepanation" lyrics - ANDREW BIRD

It's funny to me watching all these young people
Trying to get together
I see them scanning the room for their
Supposed romantic ideal
They're looking for those with
Similar markations
And a glance
They'll try to steal

But I've noticed an alarming trend
Toward specialization
All these subcultures going public
With their plea
I understand people need a reason
To get together
God help us all if it turns out to be
Elective surgery

When she says:
I like long walks and sci-fi movies
You're six foot tall and east coast bred
Some night when we're together
I'll tie your wrists with leather
And drill a tiny hole into your head

I once knew this girl
Banana curls
I could not comprehend the
Things she said to me
Casually
I'd really be offended

Now I'm all too shocked
Like a god damned rock
And I've grown quite weary
Of single's ads
Like stripes and plaids
It's no fad, she really proved my theory

When I saw her ad, I read it twice
No heavy drugs, no body lice
In search of non-smoking
Pet-loving clean-cut guy
Who's nice
I think you'll do just fine
I think you'll suffice

We're the trepe-na-nation single's club of America!
And it won't be long until we go worldwide
If you're a clean living like-minded soul
Wanna meet nice people with cranial holes
And touch upon the truth that lies inside