Wilco Hate It Here lyrics

I try to stay busy
I do the dishes, I mow the lawn
I try to keep myself occupied
Even though I know you're not coming home

I try to keep the house nice and neat
I make my bed, I change the sheets
I even learned how to use the washing machine
Keeping things clean doesn't change anything

What am I gonna do when I run out of shirts to fold?
What am I gonna do when I run out of lawn to mow?
What am I gonna do if you never come home?
Tell me, oh, what am I gonna do?

I hate it, I hate it here
When you're gone

I caught myself thinking
I caught myself thinking once again

Have to try to keep my mind out of this
Try not to pretend

I'll check the phone, I'll check the mail
I'll check the phone again, I call your mom
She says you're not there and I should take care

I hate it here
When you're gone
I hate it, I hate it here
When you're gone

I try to stay busy
I take out the trash, I sweep the floor
Try to keep myself occupied
'Cause I know you don't live here anymore