the world’s fair lyrics

You pass my way every day
But only today did I see
Beyond that crumbling façade
The incredible things you could be

So wipe off the damp and mildew
Bite off the hand that built you

My wonderful, murderous thing
I see you clear now
God wouldn't kiss you goodnight
But soon you won't need her anyhow

We predate the nation
In which we were born
And the graves that we dig will remain
Long after we're gone

I have been waiting for you

So please
Listen and you'll
Understand me when I sing -
The breeze whistling through
Parts of me nobody's ever seen
We are of kind, creature
A pleasure to finally meet you

My strange and unmerciful thing
I feel like I know you
He who cannot be contained
Christ, let me hold you
I'll be your tower without
Any windows or doors;
Your castle that bursts from the earth
Like pus from a sore

I have been waiting for you