I've Been Tired
Pixies · Minotaur [2009]
She's a real left winger 'cause she's been down south
And held peasants in her arms
She said "I could tell you stories that could make you cry"
"What about you?"
I said "Me too"
"I could tell you a story that would make you cry"
And she sighed "Aaahh"
I said "I wanna be a singer like Lou Reed"
"I like Lou Reed" she said sticking her tongue in my ear
"Let's go, let's sit, let's talk"
"Politics go so good with beer"
"And while we're at it baby,
why don't you tell me one of your biggest fears?"
I said "Loosing my penis to a whore with disease"
"Just kidding" I said "Loosing my life to a whore with disease"
She said "Excuse me please"
"Loosing my life to a whore with disease"
I said "Please... I'm a humble guy with a healthy desire"
"Don't give me no shit because..."
I've been tired I've been tired
I tell a tale of a girl, but I call her a woman
She's a little bit older than me
Strong legs, strong fase, voice like milk,
breasts like a cluster of grapes
I can't escape the ways she raise me
She'll make you feel like Solomon be one of
your babies even if you had no one
(And while we're at it baby, why don't you tell me one
of your biggest fears?)
I don't wanna sleep after setting my loins on fire
But that's OK because...
About I've Been Tired
"I've Been Tired" stands as a pivotal track on Pixies' 2009 album *Minotaur*, marking a significant evolution in the band's sound following their reunion. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of jangly guitar work, driving rhythms, and frontman Black Francis's distinctive vocal delivery, which has defined their career since the early 1980s. While the album explores themes of exhaustion and emotional weariness, the recording captures the band's ability to transform personal sentiment into anthemic rock music. This track, alongside other compositions on the record, reflects the band's continued relevance and their capacity to craft memorable, high-energy recordings that resonate with fans across generations. It remains a testament to their enduring influence on alternative rock and their skill in balancing melodic accessibility with complex musical arrangements.

