Split Myself in Two

By Meat Puppets

On Meat Puppets II

Released on April 1, 1984

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[Verse 1]

The man laid his hat on the table

Hung his coat up on the wall

Sat down to dinner, said, "As soon as I am able

I'll say something nice to you all."

Then he took a deck from his pocket

Spread 'em so I saw 'em all

Then he turned his back to me, shuffled 'em and drew me

The card that said I never would fall


[Chorus]

Oh, Mary Lou, won't you tell me what to do?

I got a dollar on the corner and a laser in my shoe

If I don't get an answer, gonna split myself in two


[Verse 2]

He spun 'til a ton was glistening

He turned to me and gave me a smile

He said, "I'm leaving but I want what you owe me

I'll be back in a little while."

That was the last time I saw him

Hope I never see him again

And I know it sounds funny but I owe him some money

Really don't want him for a friend


[Chorus]

Oh, Mary Lou, won't you tell me what to do?

I got a dollar on the corner and a laser in my shoe

If I don't get an answer, gonna split myself in two


[Instrumental break]


[Verse 3]

The man laid his hat on the table

Hung his coat up on the wall

Sat down to dinner, said, "As soon as I am able

I'll say something nice to you all."

Then he took a deck from his pocket

Spread 'em so I saw 'em all

Then he turned his back to me, shuffled 'em and drew me

The card that said I never would fall


[Chorus]

Oh, Mary Lou, won't you tell me what to do?

I got a dollar on the corner and a laser in my shoe

If I don't get an answer, I'll split myself in two