When I Grow Up - First Aid Kit: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

When I Grow Up

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When I Grow Up was released on January 10, 2012 by Wichita Recordings Ltd as a part of the album Ghost Town - Single

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Fever Ray

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When I grow up, I want to be a forester

Run through the moss on high heels

That's what I'll do, throwin' out a boomerang

Waiting for it to come back to me

When I grow up, I want to live near the sea

Crab claws and bottles of rum

That's what I'll have, starin' at the seashell

Waitin' for it to embrace me

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Oh-oh

Oh

I put my soul in what I do

Last night I drew a funny man

With dark eyes and a hanging tongue

It goes way bad, I never liked that sad look

From someone who wants to be loved by you

Oh-oh

Oh-oh

Oh

I'm very good with plants

When my friends are away

They let me keep the soil moist

On the seventh day I rest

For a minute or two

Then back on my feet

To call for you

Oh-oh

Oh-oh

Oh-oh, oh

Oh, oh-oh, oh

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Ooh

Ooh

You've got cucumbers on your eyes

Too much time spent on nothin'

Waiting for a moment to rise

Face in the ceilin' and arms too long

I'm waiting for him to catch me

Oh-oh

Oh-oh

Oh, oh

Written by: Fever Ray

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