The Mountain Goats — Collapsing Stars

When we hid out behind the risers at the high school Working bitter calculations with a slide rule The grim particulars of poisoning the swimming pool The way you looked me in the eye, ready to die We were becoming what we are Collapsing stars When we chewed up children's aspirin like bubblegum Till our hearts were beating deep and rich as kettle drums We knew if we waited long enough the change would come And then the day did come, and at last Hold tight Hold fast Catch lightning in a jar Collapsing stars Told you to load up on provisions We wouldn't be back for a while Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag Turn toward the camera and smile, smile, smile When we ditched the plan to poison all our enemies Tucked our weapons in a clearing, and covered them with leaves We are gonna come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves one day Well we are on our way You can look But you won't find Another love like ours Collapsing stars