David Byrne - Ready for This World lyrics

When I hearlaying on the ground

A machine gun is sitting on my couch

I close my eyes

I shut my mouth

WellI can't even hear a sound

I don't know if I'm ready for this world

I'm not ready for this world

I knew a girlit did not last for long

She said she changedshe said iI was not yet grown

WellI went back

I had to see

But another boy had replaced me

I see I'm not ready for this world

I'm not ready for this world

Watched my grandmom get drunk one night

We watched tvit was black and white

She saidboywhy don't you trust no one?

Your own behind never let you down

I bought a gunbut it's just for self-defense

MmmI seen this worldit don't make any sense

No more heartacheno more pain

Nowno one's hurting me again

I'm just getting ready for this world

I'm getting ready for this world

When I hearlaying on the ground

A machine gun is sitting on my couch

I close my eyes

I shut my mouth

Welli can't even hear a sound

I don't knowI guess now I'm ready for this world

YeahI'm ready for this world

I'm heading up this world!