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Lyrics by Jonathan Lethem from his Promiscuous Songs Project.


The Moth of the Bee of the Birds

Pollinate? I'd prefer not to
I'd prefer anything
to being
the moth of the bee of the birds

Find a mate? I'd prefer not to
I'd prefer anything
to bee-ing, to bird-ing
the moth of the bee of the birds

It's not that I don't know about that stuff
I know the words but I'd rather hum
I'd rather play dumb
I'm the moth of the bee
the moth of the bee
the moth of the bee of the birds

Unfortunate? I'd prefer not to
I'd prefer anything
to buzzing
and nuzzling
and fumbling with catches
and hotel room latches
I'll muzzle my powers
ignore all your flowers
and play dumb

Not one of the birds
Not one of the bees
Not one of the buzzers and lovers
I'm the moth of the bird of the bees

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from Greetings & Salutations EP, released March 1, 2011

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