Craig Finn - Birthdays Lyrics

The cops are pretty skeptical
From what I've seen, that's what you get
They said they're busy with the carnival
But agreed to do a wellness check

When they said that you're okay
They sounded almost entertained
They said you had some funny friends
And it's always someone's birthday in your building

Anthony, I'm sure you know these things they can be passed down through the family
It's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me
It's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me

The fish tank it was always meant
To be a temporary home
The boundaries they were well defined
The climate it was in control
And that year you spent all shot between
Mania and doubled down

Anthony, I'm sure you know these things they can be passed down through the family
It's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me
It's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me

Now that both our folks have passed
It's hard to feel real tied to much
The bandage and the broken glass
The weak attempts to keep in touch
Yeah, I heard you have some funny friends
And it's always someone's birthday in your building

Parties at your parents house where everything was neat and sweet and normal
Anthony, it's hard to think about the sharks that must be swimming in your circle
Anthony, it's nice to know there's someone in this world who's always known me

Who's always known me
Passed down through the family
Passed down through the family
Passed down through the family
Passed down through the family
Passed down through the family
Passed down through the family