J Mascis - In a Jar lyrics

[Chorus] I'll be grazing by your window Please come pat me on the head I just want to find out what you're nice to me for When I look up, don't think I don't know About all the scabs you dread It's hard to stomach the gore [Verse 1] I know you don't have the patience To peel them off no more In a jar where you fed me All I could do was lick your hand In a jar the scars are plain to see I hope somehow you'll know I understand [Chorus] I'll be grazing by your window Please come pat me on the head I just want to find out what you're nice to me for Then you smile and decide to take me in Cause I look cute by your bed But I can feel it's just a little more [Verse 2] I'll watch you fall apart, babe you know it You know I'm your new start, babe, don't blow it Just unscrew the top, yeah Pick me up now just can't stop In a jar where you fed me All I could do was lick your hand In a jar the scars are plain to see I hope somehow you'll know I understand Scabs collect beneath your bureau From the knife wounds you got