Decemberists, The

Im really sorry, Steven
But your bicycles been stolen
I was watching it for you
Until you came back in the fall
Guess I didnt do a good job after all
I was feeling really sorry, Steven
And I spent all morning grieving
And everybodys saying
That youll take the news gracefully
Somehow I dont think Ill be getting off so easily
I meant her no harm
When I left her unlocked
Outside the Orange Street Food Farm
I was just running in
Didnt think Id be that long
I came out, she was gone
And all that was there was some bored old dog
Leashed up to the place where your bicycle had been
Guess well never see poor Madeleine again
Let this be consolation, Steven
That all the while you were in England
I treated her with care and respect
And have her lots of love
And I was usually pretty good about locking her up
Where has she gone?
Well, I bet shes on the bottom of a Frenchtown pond
Rudely abused on some heschers joyride
So I wrote you this song
In the hope that youd forgive me
Even though it was wrong
Being so careless with a thing so great
And taking your poor Madeleine away, away
[ Apology Song Lyrics ]