[Verse 1: David Byrne, David Byrne & St. Vincent]
In a garden stands a statue
Of the man who won the war
His expression, tender yearning
Ev'ry nation near and far

[Pre-Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]
Oh sad and ancient father
Sweet as honey, tough as leather
Running down the hill on Christmas Day

[Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]
I am an ape, I stand and wait
A masterpiece, a hairy beast
I move so fast, I take a chance
Then come up close
I'm not a ghost

[Verse 2: David Byrne, David Byrne & St. Vincent]
Navigator, when you wake up
And you step outside your door
Shoes and panties washed and folded
Taking off your dirty clothes

[Pre-Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]
This garden tells a story
Amber close-up, faded glory
Running through the streets on Christmas Day

[Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]
I am an ape, I stand and wait
A masterpiece, a hairy beast
Try not to laugh, just take a chance
I visited
Inside your head

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3: David Byrne, David Byrne & St. Vincent]
If you trespass in this garden
To a place you should not go
If you step out from the shadows
See the city fall in awe

[Chorus: David Byrne & St. Vincent]
I am an ape, I stand and wait
A masterpiece, a hairy beast
No need to hide, come on inside
I will not last
I too shall pass