Kevin Devine - Whistling Dixie Lyrics
We're a nation full of dumbbellspulling nightshifts at the gymAnd we're a nation full of bookworm girlsdumbing down to fall in love with themWe're a nation full of suspectswhistling dixie at the sceneAnd we're a nation full of bad detectivesselling clues to everyone we meetWe're a nation full of envyinsecure and losing sleepWe're a nation full of jealous boyfriendsdriven nuts by facts and historyWe're a nation full of ivyit's wall to wall to wall all greenAnd we're a nation full of soundbyte bloodcellsbound in knots and swelling down the streamWe wrap bibles up in blanketsjust in case we're watched in sleepBut it's the slingshots underneath our pillowsthat keep us calm and rested and relieved'Cause we're a nation built on egg shells, bandages, and apple seedsattractive homes on top of bruised foundationsthat come apart gradually...before they're leveled completelyYeah, before they're leveled completely.