Riches And Wonders
The Mountain Goats Lyrics

We live high
We are living the high life, enjoying all the pleasures and luxuries it can offer.

Our love gorges on the alcohol we feed it
Our love is fueled by the excesses of our lifestyle, which includes indulging in heavy drinking.

And it grows all fat and friendly
Our love becomes more comfortable and easygoing as we continue to indulge in our vices.

we have surplus if we need it
We have more than enough resources and wealth to support our expensive lifestyle and any unexpected expenses.

we hold on as hard as we can
We are determined to maintain our lavish lifestyle and hold onto all the pleasures and luxuries it provides.

our knuckles are white
We are gripping onto our lifestyle with everything we have, refusing to let go or change.

we write letters to each other
We communicate with each other through old-fashioned, romantic means such as letter writing.

invent secrets to confess to
We enjoy sharing personal secrets with each other, even if we have to create them first.

I learn foreign and exotic terms of endearment
I go to great lengths to show affection to my partner, even learning unique and unusual terms of endearment from different cultures.

by which to address you
So I can express my love and admiration for you in different, creative ways.

we feed fresh fruit to one another
We take pleasure in simple acts of tenderness, like feeding each other fresh fruit.

we stay up all night
We relish in the freedom our lifestyle allows us, staying up late and enjoying each other's company without any consequences.

I am healthy, I am whole
Despite our indulgent lifestyle, I still feel healthy and complete as long as I have my partner by my side.

but I have poor impulse control
However, I struggle with resisting my impulsive desires and impulses that could potentially harm our relationship or lifestyle.

and I want to go home
I want to escape the overwhelming pressures and excesses of our lifestyle and find peace elsewhere.

but I am home
At the same time, I know that my true home is with my partner and the love we share, despite any difficulties or struggles we may face.

we are strong, we are faithful
Our relationship is built on strength and faithfulness to each other, even in the face of challenges and obstacles.

we are guardians of a rare thing
Our love is precious and unique, and we work hard to protect and maintain it.

we pay close careful attention
We are mindful of the world around us and pay attention to everything that happens, especially things that could impact our relationship or lifestyle.

to the news the morning air brings
We start each day by staying updated on current events and any news that could affect our lives.

we show great loyalty to the hard times we've been through
We honor and value the struggles we have faced together, knowing that they have made us stronger and more resilient as a couple.

we are filled with riches and wonders
Our lives are full of all kinds of riches and wonders, from material possessions to the love we share.

our love keeps things it finds
Our love has a way of holding onto and cherishing everything we encounter, both good and bad.

and we dance like drunken sailors
We enjoy the freedom and joy of our relationship, dancing and celebrating our happiness in the same way drunken sailors might.

lost at sea
We feel adrift and lost in our excesses and indulgences, unsure of what the future may hold.

you find shelter somewhere in me
I provide comfort and safety to my partner, who finds security and protection in our relationship.

I find great comfort in you
Similarly, I find solace and peace in the love and support of my partner, who helps keep me grounded when things get tough.

And I keep you safe from harm
I do my best to protect my partner from anything that could hurt or harm them, knowing that it is my duty to keep them safe.

you hold me in your arms
My partner also provides comfort and security to me, holding me close and providing a sense of warmth and belonging that I cherish.