Riches And Wonders
The Mountain Goats · All Hail West Texas [2002]
We live high
Our love gorges on the alcohol we feed it
And it grows all fat and friendly
we have surplus if we need it
we hold on as hard as we can
our knuckles are white
we write letters to each other
invent secrets to confess to
I learn foreign and exotic terms of endearment
by which to address you
we feed fresh fruit to one another
we stay up all night
I am healthy, I am whole
but I have poor impulse control
and I want to go home
but I am home
we are strong, we are faithful
we are guardians of a rare thing
we pay close careful attention
to the news the morning air brings
we show great loyalty to the hard times we've been through
we are filled with riches and wonders
our love keeps things it finds
and we dance like drunken sailors
lost at sea
out of our minds
you find shelter somewhere in me
I find great comfort in you
And I keep you safe from harm
you hold me in your arms
and I want to go home
but I am home
Our love gorges on the alcohol we feed it
And it grows all fat and friendly
we have surplus if we need it
we hold on as hard as we can
our knuckles are white
we write letters to each other
invent secrets to confess to
I learn foreign and exotic terms of endearment
by which to address you
we feed fresh fruit to one another
we stay up all night
I am healthy, I am whole
but I have poor impulse control
and I want to go home
but I am home
we are strong, we are faithful
we are guardians of a rare thing
we pay close careful attention
to the news the morning air brings
we show great loyalty to the hard times we've been through
we are filled with riches and wonders
our love keeps things it finds
and we dance like drunken sailors
lost at sea
out of our minds
you find shelter somewhere in me
I find great comfort in you
And I keep you safe from harm
you hold me in your arms
and I want to go home
but I am home
Riches And Wonders
The Mountain Goats' "Riches And Wonders" appears on the 2002 album All Hail West Texas, continuing the band's signature blend of folk-rock and poetic storytelling. Known for their distinctive vocal delivery and introspective lyrics, the group often explores themes of isolation and the American landscape during this era. This recording reflects the band's commitment to acoustic-driven arrangements and narrative depth, characteristic of their discography from the early 2000s. The song stands as a testament to their ability to weave personal reflection with broader cultural observations, maintaining a raw and unpolished aesthetic that defines their musical identity.