If I were a weapon you said I'd be a gun: lethal at close range, I guess, with silencer and stun. But I feel more like a needle, always pulling on the thread, always making the same point again and wondering if you heard what I just said.

If you were a weapon a hammer's what you'd be: blunt and heavy at the end and coming down on me. But I've concealed a weapon in a pocket knife attack, all folded up inside until you see the shine and then you'll want it back.

If I were a weapon you said I'd be a gun: lethal at close range, I guess, with silencer and stun. Well, if I am that weapon I am pointing now at you, so just put down the hostage and we'll talk it down until we see this through.


Suzanne Vega, If I were a weapon, Songs in Red & Gray, 2001.