I do my laundry at my folks' house
They never turn me out
They feed me healthy food, like sauerkraut
(I never liked sauerkraut)
Back home boxed macaroni is all I ever eat
Seems my music degree has gotten the best of me
But there once was a time
when Elvis lived his life on the edge of a dime
I buy in bulk things with discount markings,
turn down the thermostat
I walk through the cold to save on parking
and on gas
When I think that Mobile's gonna squeeze the life from me
I just remind myself how it's got to be
And that there once was time
when Lincoln lived his life on the edge of a dime
Got all my money staked on dreams of musical sway
I'll leave this penny pinching to yesterday
And one day at a time
I'm gonna live my life on the edge of a dime
Get rich boys to call you honey
Split meals in restaurants to save on money
It would be sad if it weren't funny
One day at a time
I'm gonna live my life on the edge of a dime
Helen Keller and Ghengis Kahn
both lived their lives on the edge of a dime
I ain't no Guggenheim
I'm gonna live my life on the edge of a dime
Kishi Bashi channels the pain of a difficult year into his latest release, resulting in sumptuous songs tinged with heartbreak. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 15, 2016