Answering Bell

1. Did I slip? I know I stumbled
Did I trip? 'Cause I know I fell
All's I know is I'll wake up here in my clothes tomorrow.

[Chorus:]
But oh girl, I wish I knew you well
But oh girl, I wish I knew you well
But I'm just sayin' "Hi-hi".

2. To your answering bell
Did I run? I thought I was walkin'
Through your inexhaustible gale
The names are changed but the constellations are still fallin'

[Coda:]
Let your tears fall and touch my skin
Then your thunderclouds could rage and wail
I will collect them all for you in butterfly jars.

And oh girl, I'll build your wishing well
Oh girl, I'll build your wishing well
But I'm just sayin' "Hi-hi" to your answering bell.

Did I sleep? I musta been dreamin'
Did I weep? 'Cause I cried like hell
All's I want is your fortress of tears to crumble.

And oh girl, I'd tear 'em down myself
And oh girl, the story's they could tell
But I'm just sayin' "Hi-hi".