Drums recorded at Clava Studios, Chicago IL on August 1, 2004, overdubs at the Argyle apartment on August 23, 2004, new vocals recorded at the Fullerton Ave apartment on November 8, 2005
lyrics
She's an artifact
That you wanted to attract
So you smuggled her out
But she's too rare to remain
She holds back
And holds off
And she tells you to do the same
So be careful not to smear
Your fingerprints on her pane
And do not steam
Your breath
On her exhibit case
She'll stand all day
In the shower just to scrub them away
Now, Miss Museumpiece
Can I get some sleep?
With the torture of your voice
Echoing like the creak on the ladder
While I'm trying to believe
That you're lying next to me
But I can hear your windowcrawl
All the sneaking you sneak
Can't make you invisible
When you pressure and slide
Along the spine of her grip
And she reaches down
To show you how to give her some lip
Do not make a mess
Oh, do not forget to be rough
She'll keep her distance
Just to show you she's had enough
Now, Miss Museumpiece
Can I get some sleep?
'Cause the torture of your voice
Is like the cunning creak
Of your footsteps as they darkly sneak
Oh, but darling I can see
You silhouetted by the light in the hall
All the sneaking you sneak
Won't make you invisible
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Getting to hear Emily Haines sing Anthems live is always a treasured memory. This has been my favourite record for 15 years and I can’t wait to see the Toronto anniversary show in December. Much love from a long time fan! devgen92
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