The Mountain Goats — Sourdoire Valley Song

[Verse 1] Bang the small rocks on the big ones Till the small ones are sharp and clean Catch something, kill something New blade cuts real keen [Chorus] And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge Half a world away from the Olduvai Gorge [Verse 2] Chew these roots for a toothache Chew these ones for atmosphere Dream the pleasant dreams that people dream When they grow up down here [Chorus] And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge Half a world away from the Olduvai Gorge [Verse 3] Take care of the old man See if he's in pain Have somebody stay with him Comfort him when he complains [Verse 4] Keep to ourselves mostly Few friends and fewer closer friends Lead a long life if you're lucky Hope it never ends [Chorus] And then the grass grows up to cover up the fire pit and the forge Half a world away from the Olduvai Gorge