You Belong In Montreal

I’d put you away

I’d paint you an island

Far away from it all

I’d take a deep breath

Try making you smile

But you belong in Montreal

I’d hold the door open

I’d shatter the mirror

Nail my wrists straight in to the wall

I’d dig up the earth

I’d swallow the sky

But you belong in Montreal

I’d live for the moment

I’d start standing straight

I’d most likely stand pretty tall

I’d buy you a house

I’d buy you a ring

But you belong in Montreal

I’d bathe you and feed you

And clothe you and love you

Make most of your enemies crawl

I’d say the right words

I’d help calm you down

But you belong in Montreal

I know I’d be honest

I’d try to stay clean

Through the spring, the summer and fall

I’d warm you in winter

‘Neath your parents’ fire

But summer belongs to old Montreal

I’ll always be near you

I’ll always be yours

Waiting and waiting to call

I’ll miss you forever

You’ll stay close in mind

But you belong in Montreal

My girl is happy

My girl is gorgeous

My girl walks down through the hall

My girl is precious

My girl is loved

But she belongs in Montreal

September 18, 2010