"Emperor" lyrics - LIFTER PULLER

And I've got stuff to pick you up
What were you expecting?
And in the rear view mirror
I saw the resurrection

And on the elevator down at the multiplex
I just pushed every button, I was just bored I guess
As I stopped and started, I felt my very best
You came in without your makeup wearing your new drugstore dress

Your face covered in curls and tears
Your eyes lit up like fifteen beers
You said your head was finally clear
You told me that you're leaving here

She puts it all into boxes on a big truck
Its just bad luck, it's a tough school
And a Quaalude and a vacuum
Means a clean house and a clean break

And her knee shakes but no earthquake
And her ride home's on the freeway
At the exit by the campus
It's gonna bring her back to Connecticut

We're gonna break you out of there
Open up the window and let down your hair
Lit up like a dance floor, driving down the turnpike
Hope the ropes aren't too tight

I am the emperor, that is what the crown is for
That is what the throne is for
That is what the robes are for
That is what the gloves are for
This feels like a holy war
All I'm really asking for
Is open up the bathroom door

Up all night, I'm getting drunk and weird
We've got clear beer, I think you're gonna like it
Here among the windmills, baby we can just chill
We could all be friends again

Don't try to fight it, I've got scars enough
From the night I hit your moving truck
Left my things with you and I put rings on you
Put myself in you and now I'm bleeding too