The Hold Steady - Look Alive lyrics

[Verse 1] Wrecked and obsessed and set to attack Everything about him seemed ready to snap He said he only showed up 'cause he was hoping for a shoot 'em up He had blood on his boots and an arrow through his hat He's paranoid and he's obsolete I don't like the way he's looking at me It could set off any moment now Man, I've seen him destroy a dude before [Chorus 1] Try to look alive and consider yourself someone that you love These bodies on this bus, it looks like they don't feel so good about themselves [Verse 2] Crosstown, everybody was pooling their money Rolling on down to the railroad yard Timing is everything and everything is kicking off early Heaven is a place where nobody's trying too hard They're shaky, but they're optimists They're dripping wet in western wear They hang up at the Methodist So hard to be a Christian soldier there [Chorus 1] [Verse 3] A constant threat of ambush keeps them scared They cross themselves and mouth a hopeful prayer Deliver us from anxiety, protect us from discomfort Keep us floating up above the things that make us nervous Don't hurt us [Chorus 2] Try to look alive and consider yourself someone that you love These bodies on this bus, it looks like they don't feel so good about themselves Try to stay alive Take care of your bones and brains and blood Try to look alive and consider yourself someone that you love