Borrowed Bride
Old 97s · Drag It Up [2004]
The hat on your head the ghosts before breakfast
The lump in your throat the name on her necklace
She's certain she'll never be caught
You can buy her things now but she'll never be bought
The cat on her mind the ring in her tan-line
The lowering lids the perfume is white whine
She's certain her karma is good
Glass houses won't burn but you know this would
So take her inside she's your borrowed bride
And you'll never guess how much she has not cried
Life comes apart at the seams it seems
Life comes apart at the seams
It rings only once when you sit down to dinner
You knew all was lost when she named you the winner
You are certain of nothing at all
Except that it's late but it's not the last sale
The lump in your throat the name on her necklace
She's certain she'll never be caught
You can buy her things now but she'll never be bought
The cat on her mind the ring in her tan-line
The lowering lids the perfume is white whine
She's certain her karma is good
Glass houses won't burn but you know this would
So take her inside she's your borrowed bride
And you'll never guess how much she has not cried
Life comes apart at the seams it seems
Life comes apart at the seams
It rings only once when you sit down to dinner
You knew all was lost when she named you the winner
You are certain of nothing at all
Except that it's late but it's not the last sale
Borrowed Bride
Old 97s delivers a gritty, atmospheric track on their 2004 album Drag It Up. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility, characteristic of their work from the mid-1990s through the 2000s. With its driving rhythm and raw vocal delivery, Borrowed Bride captures the essence of the garage rock revival movement that defined the era. It stands as a testament to the group's ability to craft memorable, high-energy recordings that resonate with fans of the genre. The track remains a staple of their discography, showcasing their commitment to authentic, unpolished sound production.