The Mountain Goats — Golden Jackal Song

[Intro] [Verse 1] Well I swung through town Shining like a new quarter Felt something sharp rise up within me When I crossed the border Stopped at the gas station payphone I let my fingers fly The wicked impulses were dying But I couldn't let them die We were over at your place Singin about the old times I ate so much carrion That I could not move I was bloated [Interlude] [Verse 2] When I saw you in the kitchen Glistening like the old country All your cups and glasses Lined up in front of me I stopped at the faucet for a minute Waited til you came in to see what was wrong Your fingers brushed my ribs playfully And I played along You had your tongue in my mouth Your eyes glistening in the light I ate rich raw carrion Til I couldn't think right I was full [Outro]