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lyrics

This is the song to reconcile
The parents of the bride with the
parents of the groom.
They're eyeing each other suspiciously,
Each on opposite sides of the room.

We've got to get them together
We've got to get them together,
We've got to get them together,
Don't You Know?

It's true that there's some history
Between the families,
A small matter of real estate unresolved.
Then of course there's the even smaller matter
Of the baby's brains, dashed against the wall.

We've got to get them together
We've got to get them together,
We've got to get them together,
Don't You Know?

Oh, can't they see, humanity
Is really one big family
It doesn't matter who,s to blame,
When after all, we're all the same,

Except for vastly divergent views of
History,
Geography,
And possibly even the
Purpose of human life of Earth...

This is the song to reconcile
The parents of the groom with the parents
of the bride
They're fingering their pockets suspiciously
Each still on the opposite side.

We've got to get them together
We've got to get them together,
We've got to get them together,
Oh, Oh, Oh.

Well you don't have to love each other,
but the band requests
That all killing be suspended for the duration
of the event.
Let's pray to God the human urge to have
a good meal
Get fucked up and fuck someone hot
Is stronger than the human urge for revenge.

Then maybe they'll get it together,
Maybe they'll get it together,
Maybe they'll piece it together,
I'm just the accordion player,
So I Don't Know.

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from The Wedding Dance of the Widow Bride, released January 1, 2007
Words and music by: Geoff Berner

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Geoff Berner Vancouver, British Columbia

Singer / songwriter / accordionist / novelist Geoff Berner's music combines klezmer, punk, political satire and Balkan dance rhythms. He writes sharp, literate songs that make you want to weep, laugh, grind your teeth, or kick out a window - often all at the same time. Having built a cult following with his weirdly compelling stage presence, G.B. has a strange ability to create fun chaos. ... more

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