The Mountain Goats - Song For The Julian Calendar lyrics

Sun twinkling on the river this evening I tasted chocolate on my tongue Darkness climbing up the ladders to the sky Rung by agonizing rung I heard firecrackers popping next door Wondered what it was I'd bargained for When I laid quiet on the floor And you were knocking Let me be your witness Let me walk out on the edge The sun refused to shine on my backyard today Darkness climbing up the house, coming through the window ledge I saw the firecrackers bursting on the sidewalk Heard you talking your baby talk Saw the bright lights again and I Felt the shock when you were knocking