1. |
Mind Your Business
04:17
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Sometimes it’s tempting to mistake
Forced conversation for debate
Though it gets you up in arms
Hold your breath & bite your tongue
Before the air escapes your lungs
Choose your words wisely
Pipe down & exercise restraint
Nobody asked you anyway
Though it brings you to your knees
Foaming at the mouth, dying to critique
It’s of no concern of yours to speak
If it’s uninvited
You’re in the wrong
Though it gets you up in arms
Hold your breath & bite your tongue
Before the air escapes your lungs
Choose your words wisely
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2. |
Bury Your Troubles
03:01
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I’ve come to light, but it was fleeting
A cycle short-sighted & misleading
Unless their heart’s inclined to bleeding
Bury your troubles with your feelings
What a lovely day for a pointless escape
You can feel it in your bones, the lack of pursuit
You failed to commandeer a sympathetic ear
And now you’re being forced to postpone the long overdue
It’s degrading
The persuading
You’ve outgrown
Masquerading
Serenading me
I’ve come to light, but it was fleeting
A cycle short-sighted & misleading
Unless their heart’s inclined to bleeding
Bury your troubles with your feelings
Don’t feel excluded, unwillingly deluded
You’re guaranteed to be abused whatever you do
Or don’t!
Is your untimely demise not sensationalized
Sufficiently to garner attention upon review?
I sense you’re waiting
Anticipating
My next move
There’s no air out there & you’re choking
And you’re breaking
It’s amazing
Hey
I’ve come to light, but it was fleeting
A cycle short-sighted & misleading
Unless their heart’s inclined to bleeding
Bury your troubles with your feelings
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3. |
The Invitee
03:32
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You saved the day
I was stranded here
I don’t know what else to say
You have my praise
And my welcome won’t be outstayed
Because
I don’t wanna offend no one
It’d be more than I could take
I could take
And promise if this comes out all wrong
You’ll put me in my place
In my place
I made my bed
It’s the least that I could do
Your roof over my head
Eggshells I tread
Not to be misconstrued
I mean no disrespect
Because
I don’t wanna offend no one
It’d be more than I could take
I could take
And promise if this comes out all wrong
You’ll put me in my place
In my place
I’m on your side
Because
I don’t wanna offend no one
It’d be more than I could take
I could take
And promise if this comes out all wrong
You’ll put me in my place
In my place
I’m on your side
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4. |
The Party Crasher
01:55
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You’ve said too much
So shut up
Get over yourself
Braindead hot stuff
Drain the cup
Proceed to lash out
And I will will cut you down
Go off at the mouth
And curse you indignantly
Wildly cast you out
I’ll bark & I’ll growl
Withholding all sympathy
Refuse to go
I’ll cut your throat
Assert supremacy
When I reload
I’ll explode
At least, allegedly
Here in my own house
You scream & you shout
Some plea for civility
Friends will interrupt
Enough is enough
Prune your masculinity
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5. |
Weight Around
06:09
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I don’t like her that much
Do you know what I’m saying?
It’s so obvious
Hard to get game she’s playing
Push & shove are allowed
While her defense is down
But are you heavy enough
To throw your weight around?
Is that the hardest part?
Painting her abstract art?
Was she asking for it?
Hesitant to commit?
Are you a big dog now?
Are you locked in the pound?
Well
I hope you get put down
There’s no room to fuck in a grave
When it’s over & done
And your ego’s inflated
Fill your veins full of junk
Sobriety’s overrated
Hang yourself by the neck
Or maybe just skip town
But are you heavy enough
To throw your weight around?
Is that the hardest part?
Painting her abstract art?
Was she asking for it?
Hesitant to commit?
Are you a big dog now?
Are you locked in the pound?
Well
I hope you get put down
We’ll be cheering hip, hip hooray
Oh, Is that the hardest part?
Painting her abstract art?
Was she asking for it?
Hesitant to commit?
Oh, are you a big dog now?
Are you locked in the pound?
Well
I hope you get put down
We’ll be cheering hip, hip hooray
I don’t like her that much
Do you know what I’m saying?
It’s so obvious
Hard to get game she’s playing
Shove & push are allowed
While her defense is down
But are you heavy enough
To throw your weight around?
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6. |
Thick As Thieves
02:49
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We were educated
To avoid acts unrefined
But life has demonstrated
That it’s not always cut & dry
We will commit larceny
Take the fall & stand accused
Relieve you of your property
If it burdens you
You demanded comfort
While impaired & unimproved
And now we’re done for
Open to abuse
We’ve committed burglary
Every door is now alarmed
Will we elude the search party
Or buy the farm?
Perhaps we’ll steal away with ease
Snatch victory from the claws of defeat
But more than likely, lest fate intervenes
We’ll go down fighting & die as thick as thieves
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7. |
The Illusionist
02:49
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I’ve practiced alchemy
Gained wealth from tragedy
Without regret
I’ve played roulette with sorcery
Employed telepathy
To confirm my misgivings
And I cannot deny
Or turn a blind eye to what it achieved
To refute or renounce
Could only amount to perjury
You’re no better to claim virtue
Now that the magic’s gone, you’re through
I’m simply beside myself
You’re no better to claim virtue
Now that the magic’s gone, you’re through
I’m simply beside myself
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8. |
Here & Now
02:28
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Is it no use trying?
Are you sure?
‘Cause your lack of patience comes off somewhat immature
You could try to fight it
But you won’t
Seems your claims of bias may be a bit overwrought
Who you are & where you want to go are up to no one else
Here & now aren’t beyond your control, but you won’t help yourself
Gotta keep ‘em guessing
Like ya do
While you cry transgression like some duplicitous fool
It’s a null reaction
Apropos
For the sake of balance, maybe you should let it go
Oh, who you are & where you want to go are up to no one else
That’s a fact, despite your hesitance, you must learn to respect
Here & now aren’t beyond your control, but you won’t help yourself
Oh, here & now
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9. |
The Cycle
03:17
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A child can provide
A source of comfort & pride
Subsequent generations
To carry your presence
Then all the while
Behave so juvenile
They’ll be trying your patience
Beyond adolescence
But don’t wreck
What you’re obliged to protect
And they will grow
By word or the fist
They’ll drown in the abyss
Of unachieved maturation
Emotionally shorted
Robbed of the chance
To contribute to advance
Threat to their population
Better off aborted
Renewed
The cycle of abuse
Yeah, thanks
For nothing
Engaged
An abrupt coming of age
No thanks
To you
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10. |
Hunted
04:17
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Off with the hounds
And out of hiding
While we watch the prey is quickly hunted down
Thin on the ground
With faith providing
While we watch the prey is quickly hunted down
Shots fired in my direction & I instantly
Came to glory
But that’s your story
If your life depends on bloodshed, as traditionally
Take it slowly
And follow closely
Don’t wanna go out
That’s where you’ll find me
One shot & I’ll be quickly hunted down
Gamey & stale
Unappetizing
One shot & I’ll be quickly hunted down
The target in your sights deprived its dignity
That’s unholy
And I’m no trophy
If you’ve no respect for life, expect none returned from me
As I’m folding
As I’m coldly laid to rest
I’m still crying out for reprieve
No screams, just whimpering
And you’ve won the game you’ve waged against the mess I wound up in
I’ll be tugged in all directions
Have my hide hung out to dry
But prior to my dissection, I am wounded but alive
And it’s not over
It’s not over
It’s not over until I say it is
It’s not over
It’s not over
It’s not over, not just yet
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11. |
We'll Carry On
04:14
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From time to time we may tend to wander
Where there is no common law
Although our paths often near each other
Pray that they remain apart
You pursue
From out of the blue
I extend no invite
I’m sure you
Could use something to latch onto
Now & then
So could I
Harmless enough
You were dumb
You were happy, but
But I’d rather not string you along
You stutter & stammer for something that interests me
Though to my destination, I’ve withdrawn
You pursue
Without my consent
None express nor implied
I’m sure you
Could use something to latch onto
As your wounds multiply
Unfit to survive
Even if you weren’t artless anymore
And, in your trust, I could confide
Even if you managed, somehow, to prove your worth
I wouldn’t spare you your life
You pursue
From out of the blue
I extend no invite
I’m sure you could use something to latch onto
As your wounds multiply
Unfit to survive
This is goodbye
We’ll carry on & on
On & on
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