Mountain Goats - Sept 19 Triple x Love! Love! lyrics

I bet you don't know...

I cut down that withered peach tree

just like you asked me to.

and I hacked it into pieces

set it on fire with your face in plain view

at the near window where you stood

watching me split the wood

I will do as I am told.

I will keep away the cold.

the fire pit in the snow

gave off a rich bright orange-red glow

a familar scent rose up into the air

and I remembered something special from a long time ago

you opened up the door

stepped away from the killing floor

your footprint on the snow was fresh and new

when you touched me I felt fire coming through

I will do as I am told.

I will keep away the cold.

I will do as I am told.

I will keep away the cold.