The Governor's Waltz

Album: Lost Weekend (2026)
Charted: 53 80
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  • I was the belle of the Governor's Ball
    Hiding in the bathroom like Shelley Duvall
    You had a nosebleed, you were in my way
    And you didn't remind me of anything

    So, let's see how long we can go without touching
    Why don't you sing me to sleep?
    I know you'd never actually think about jumping
    But do it for me

    Two kids in a trench coat living alone
    I was too happy to feel at home
    Dancing ourselves clean, late New Year's Eve
    You deserved better, you wanted me

    So, let's see how long we can go without talking
    Watch me pretending to sleep
    I'm next to you, you're next to nothing
    You promised that you'd never leave
    But maybe you'll do it for me


    Now, let's see how far I can run without stopping
    And she can pretend to be me
    Since she took my place in my bed on that stage
    I have not lost any sleep
    Being myself wasn't easy
    Do it for me Writer/s: Bo Burnham, Christian Hutson, Marshall Vore, Phoebe Bridgers
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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