The Mountain Goats

 are an American indie folk rock band formed in the 1990s by singer/songwriter.

Song lyrics
All songs written by John Darnielle, unless noted

Tallahassee (2002)

 * Guy in a skeleton costume Comes up to the guy in the suit, Runs through him with a broadsword.
 * Oceanographer's Choice


 * People say friends don't destroy one another. What do they know about friends.
 * Game Shows Touch Our Lives

(2002)

 * When you punish a person for dreaming his dream, Don't expect him to thank or forgive you.
 * The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton


 * Fall out of the car like a hostage from a plane
 * "Source Decay"

(2002)

 * I am drowning There is no sign of land You are coming down with me Hand in unlovable hand


 * I hope you die I hope we both die
 * "No Children"

(2005)

 * I am gonna make it through this year if it kills me.
 * "This Year"

(2006)

 * Ghosts and clouds and nameless things... Squint your eyes and hope real hard, maybe sprout wings.
 * "Maybe Sprout Wings"

(2008)

 * Woke up afraid of my own shadow. Like, genuinely afraid.