Cover art for Oxford Comma (Rehearsal Version) by Vampire Weekend

Oxford Comma (Rehearsal Version)

Feb. 25, 20081 viewer

Oxford Comma (Rehearsal Version) Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
I've seen those English dramas too; I did
So if there's any other way to spell the [?]
It's fine with me, with me

[Chorus 1]
Why would you speak to me that way?
Especially when I always said that I
Haven't got the words for you
All your diction dripping with disdain
Through the pain, I always tell the truth

[Verse 2]
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
I climbed to Dharamsala too, I did
I met the highest Lama
His accent sounded fine to me, to me

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Take your passport, it's no trick
Take the chapstick, put it on your lips
Crack a smile, adjust my tie
Know your boyfriend, unlike other guys

[Chorus 2]
Why would you lie 'bout how much coal you have?
Why would you lie about something dumb likе that?
Why would you lie 'bout anything at all?
First the window, then it's to thе wall
Lil Jon, he always tells the truth
[Instrumental Bridge]

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Check your passport, it's no trick
Take the chapstick, put it on your lips
Crack a smile, adjust my tie
Know your butler, unlike other guys

[Chorus 3]
Why would you lie 'bout how much coal you have?
Why would you lie about something dumb like that?
Why would you lie 'bout anything at all?
First the window, then it's to the wall
Why would you tape my conversations?
Show your paintings at the United Nations
Lil Jon, I always tells the truth

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    Oxford Comma (Rehearsal Version)
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February 25, 2008
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