Songtext von Whale's Lungs

A long long time ago He used to pull her plaits But he wanted more The patience is a virtue So a white dress Flashed before her eyes It's like in fairy tales A whale on the shore Is breathing harsh smoke It's like in fairy tales A whale on the shore Is breathing harsh smoke He came to take What her naivety had A stain on the bedclothes An envelope with a verdict Do whatever you want he said It's like in fairy tales A whale on the shore Is breathing harsh smoke It's like in fairy tales A whale on the shore Is breathing harsh smoke The wind is blowing Behind the window at night And the blue whale's body Is gliding over the cradle I'm living my life I'm living