Song of Foot
Footsteps of Liberation: Andrew Bird's Musical Manifesto
Lyrics
Sometimes when I am worth it
Sometimes, during moments of self-worth
And my mind doesn't have my best interests in mind
My mind is not aligned with my best interests
Doesn't have my best interests in mind
Reiteration: My mind is not aligned with my best interests
To times like these that my feet, they speak and sing
In such times, my feet express themselves through speech and song
'cause they do so better than can my hand
My feet convey emotions and thoughts more effectively than my hands
'cause when I play any regular sort of tune
When I play conventional tunes like [Incomprehensible], waltz, jig, or aria
Like a [Incomprehensible] or a waltz or a jig or aria
My feet remain inactive, not responding to the music
Or settings on bibe or polka
Listing various musical styles: bibe or polka
My feet will have nothing to do it's a proper time
My feet stay still, as it's not the appropriate time for them to engage
No, my feet will have nothing to do it's a proper time
Reiteration: My feet remain inactive at inappropriate times
Times when I am worth it
Again, during moments of self-worth
And my mind doesn't have my best interests in mind
My mind is not aligned with my best interests
Doesn't have my best interests in mind
Reiteration: My mind is not aligned with my best interests
To times like these that my feet, they speak and sing
In such times, my feet express themselves through speech and song
'cause they do so better than can my hand
My feet convey emotions and thoughts more effectively than my hands
Let them speak their heady opinions though
Allow others to express their profound opinions
And you'll hear oil and butter, oil and butter
You'll hear conflicting views, symbolized by "oil and butter"
Lots of oil and some butter, oil and butter
Repetition: A mix of opinions represented as "oil and butter"
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