"Alpha Chum Gatherer" lyrics - THE MOUNTAIN GOATS

Rise up real early shaking
Try to steady my hand
Make my way down to the water
Sail a half a mile from land
See where the sharks have been feeding
Out on the ocean alone
And I scrutinize the carnage
Like it was the goddamn Rosetta Stone

[Bridge:]
When I crack
That secret code
It's sure to lighten my load

[Refrain:]
Won't you come out sailing with me
Into the warmth of the afternoon

Scoop up the guts and brains
Drizzle them into a plastic bag
Let it drop onto the deck
See the day drag
When I get back to the car
It's like a furnace inside
And I head on down the highway
Throttle open wide
And Back home in the high heat
I spill out all my presents for you
There's blood all over the floor now
What are we going to do

[Refrain:]
Won't you come out sailing with me
Into the warmth of the afternoon