Outside the sun rose you stayed inside
You kept your eyes closed
And pulled down the shades
On your windows
You decided to hideout from the sunlight
It's too bright and it just doesn't sit right
With the way you're feeling today
You're cloudy and gray
OK now you'll take today
To try and chase it away
Hey! You're chasing the sun away
Hey! You're chasing the sun
How could the sun come out after the night
She walked away from what you thought
Was true love and how come
There isn't barrels of rain on the day after
The night she said "there's someone else"
How come, could someone explain
Where is the rain?
Rain, send barrels of rain
To coincide with the pain
Hey! You're chasing the sun away [x3]
Hey! You're chasing the sun
Hey! Hey! Hey! Chase it away
Outside the sun rose you stayed inside
You kept your eyes closed
And pulled down the shades
On your windows
You decided to hideout from the sunlight
It's too bright and it just doesn't sit right
With the way you're feeling today
You're cloudy and gray
Hey! You're chasing the sun away [x3]
Hey! You're chasing the sun
One day my skeletons appeared
And I knew where they were coming from
Hung by a rope I volunteered
And I never thought the day would come
Some boundaries I once overstepped
Shortcomings I must now accept
Secrets that could not be kept
I wish my skeletons had slept
You're not being honest really
You're really not and ought to be
Take an honest look at yourself
Try a little honesty
To further add to my demise
Demons never exorcised
Appeared before my very eyes
To no one's just my own suprise
A scenario just so surreal
Demons once so well concealed
Were now throughout my whole ordeal
So real and painfully revealed
You're not being honest really
You're really not and ought to be
Take an honest look at yourself
Try a little honesty
You're not being honest really
And honestly you've never been
You ought to take a look at yourself
Let the honesty begin
In flew the accusations, the razor-toothed insinuations
Each ghost my own creation, and every monster my invention
Beasts they came to burden, hell I let whatever stirred in
And I couldn't get a word in, at this unearthly intervention
They let up when they knew they got through
They knew I'd never be the same
With little left to say or do
They left as quickly as they came
The life was scared half out of me
Some way somehow I survived
A part of me was proud of me
The day my skeletons arrived
You're not being honest really
You're really not and ought to be
Take an honest look at yourself
I'll let you in on how I'm feeling
You've got alot of nerve
You'll get what you deserve
Granted this feeling's unappealing
I'm bitter I'll admit
Now I've gotta deal with it
Just one more thing, ok
It's all so sad to say
It's so sad to say
What we had has gone away
You could say it's sad
Think of what we could have had
I'll let you out without resistance
Parting this way is not the way we ever thought
(In fact) I always thought we'd go the distance
But we went nowhere quick, so sad it makes me sick
Just one more thing, ok
It's all so sad to say
It's so sad to say
What we had has gone away
You could say it's sad
Think of what we could have had
My anomosity has got the best of me
It's been feeding off a sadness deep inside me that'll fade I pray
And in time what will I know
It's so far, it's fading slow
Just one more thing, ok
It's all so sad to say
It's so sad to say
What we had has gone away
You could say it's sad
Think of what we could have had
So sad to say!
So sad to say!
From The Impression That I Get UK Import Single
There's so many ways to do this
Anyone could tell me that
I could, what if,
There's more than one way to skin a cat
My options are unlimited
My choices I can't list
Why don't I, or how about,
The answer must exist
I've never had a problem
In the past I'd have a plan
If it can't be done was offered
Then I'd offer yes it can
I've never had a problem
There's a problem here and now
There's so many ways to do this
Somebody tell me how
So many ways to get this done
So many ways I must pick one
There's so many ways to do this
That much I have gathered
If I, or maybe,
I would like to or I'd rather
Now I need support from somewhere
On my own's out of the question
So many ways I know that now
I'm desperate for suggestions
I've never had a problem
In the past I'd have a plan
If it can't be done was offered
Then I'd offer yes it can
I've never had a problem
There's a problem here and now
There's so many ways to do this
Somebody tell me how
So many ways to get this done
So many ways I must pick one
So many ways I need someone to tell me
What it would take to do this
And it's out there hell it must be
Help me I no longer trust
I've never had a problem
In the past I'd have a plan
If it can't be done was offered
Then I'd offer yes it can
I've never had a problem
There's a problem here and now
There's so many ways to do this
Somebody tell me how
So many ways
I need someone (9x)
Check the new car out in the mirror
Here comes the fastest man in the traffic jam
A major road rager with a bone to pick
I'll take another quick look and I'm over it
Right you're richer now weren't you happier
When you were shit out of luck
You've got so much but you've forgotten
It's more fun when you don't give a fuck
Tear it down to the ground
A lot of kids grew up in there
You put it up and then you made a ton
Well aren't you the lucky one
Right you're richer now weren't you happier
When you were shit out of luck
You've got so much but you've forgotten
It's more fun when you don't give a fuck
Check the new car out in the mirror
Here comes the fastest man in the traffic jam
A major road rager with a bone to pick
I'll take another quick look and I'm over it
Tear it down to the ground
A lot of kids grew up in there
You put it up and you made a ton
Well aren't you the lucky one
Right you're richer now weren't you happier
When you were shit out of luck
You've got so much but you've forgotten
It's more fun when you don't give a fuck (2x)
( Right you're richer now weren't you happier
When you were shit out of luck
You've got so much but you've forgotten
It's more fun when you don't give a fuck [3x] )
Right you're richer now weren't you happier (2x)
( Right you're richer now weren't you happier
When you were shit out of luck
You've got so much but you've forgotten
It's more fun when you don't give a fuck [2x]
What took her to the city Was some sort of scholarship
Some fancy New York fashion institute
Her junkie boyfriend took to crime
Which took up too much of her time
It only took a year until she took a different route
What just happened?
She just happened
She just happened to cross my mind
Without warning she crossed my mind
What just happened to me?
She moved into this building Next to the one I used to trash
She lived there with this roommate I despised
We found a room against the tracks
"Don't stay out late and watch your backs"
"Make sure to lock the door" we were advised
What just happened? She just happened
She just happened to cross my mind
Without warning she crossed my mind
What just happened to me?
What just happened?
She just happened
She just happened to cross my mind
Without warning she crossed my mind
She just happened to me Ho yeah, hoyeah 2x
She's just happenin to me
From there it went nowhere
Then after that it fell apart
The next thing I remember here we are
Not to diminish what it was
There's no reason to because
Ago it was so long and away it seems so far
What just happened? She just happened
She just happened to cross my mind
Without warning she crossed my mind
What just happened to me?
What just happened?
She just happened
She just happened to cross my mind
Without warning she crossed my mind
She just happened to me?
Ho yeah hoyeah
I've gone for so long and in a way it seemed so far
Ho yeah, hoyeah She's just happenin to me
Over The Eggshells
From the album Pay Attention
I'm over the eggshells I've been walking on
My eggshell walking days are done
I don't give a fuck about the apple cart
I'll upset everyone
Don't tell me on what or where to walk my friend
You once did, but those days are gone
I'm so over the eggshells
The ones that I've been walking on
Walking on, I'm waking up
Waking up, I'm walking out
Waking up and walking out on you!
You're under the assumption I'll be moving on
Assuming it's the next move that I'll make
You've figured out I'm heading out
Now we're both wide awake
So rise and shine former friend of mine
Did you ever think this day would dawn
You can trust your assumptions
Damn right I'm moving on
Moving on, I'm waking up
Waking up, I'm walking out
Waking up and walking out on you
Walking on, Im waking up
Waking up, I'm walking out
Waking up and walking out on you!
I'm over the eggshells
I've been walking on
My eggshell walking days are gone
I'm so over the eggshells
The ones that I've been walking on
Walking on, I'm waking up
Waking up, I'm walking out
Waking up and walking out on you
Walking on, I'm waking up
Waking up, I'm walking out
Waking up and walking out on you!
Walking on Waking up
Walking on I'm Walking
Step right up,
Gather round,
Greatest salesman in town
Selling something
Seldom sold
Step up, step up, step up behold
Dead mice for sale,
They're going fast
Like hell
Last dead mouse don't be shy,
There's never been a better time to buy
Last dead mouse but I'll get more
I'm a businessman and an entrepreneur
Folks say I'm nuts, they can say what they please
You've got to be crazy with prices like these
No overhead so I can keep down the cost
I make my own hours 'cause I'm my own boss
I believe in my product,
I love what I sell
Last dead mouse that's why I yell
Step right up ladies and gents
Last dead mouse costs fifty cents
It's a steal at any price
Going once, going once, going once, going twice
Half a buck, last in stock
Be the first one on your block
No need to walk, no need to feed, satisfaction guaranteed
Last dead mouse but I'll get more
I'm a bussinessman and an entrepreneur
Folks say I'm nuts, they can say what they please
You've got to be crazy with prices like these
No overhead so I can keep down the cost
I make my own hours 'cause I'm my own boss
I believe in my product, I love what I sell
Last dead mouse that's why I yell
Nice and easy now,
Nice and easy now,
Nice and easy now
Last dead mouse,
Last dead mouse
I used to talk to cab drivers
Well now I just don't bother
I'd empty out my pockets
If someone asked me for a quarter.
There was a time that I'd give the time
To the old, the weak, and the weird.
I just don't know why this is so
But I've never been so scared
Am I getting older?
Are things getting harder?
I used to never cry
When I would think about my father.
The years went past so goddamn fast.
You know, I've left a lot behind
My devil could care attitute,
You know, I just can't seem to find.
And once upon a time
I never minded very much
I never let it knock me down
Or grind me out of touch
Am I getting older?
Are things getting harder?
I used to never cry
When I would think about my father.
Once I had an outlook
Different than it is
Full of dreams and schemes
It seems they just do not exist
And once I told myself
He will not be missed
Now now now I never thought that I would see the day
I'd ever feel like this
Am I getting older?
Are things getting harder?
I used to never cry
When I would think about my father.
Am I getting older?
Are things getting harder?
I used to never cry
When I would think about my father.
I used to never cry
I used to never cry
I used to never cry
Noise, noise, noise from down below.
It's coming from the basement.
It's underneath the house now.
And it's rockin' the foundation.
It's the noise we love to make,
and for year's we have been making.
While Doctor D watches TV his house is fucking shaking.
He lets us practice in his place.
He's got a wife with a pretty face.
Takes vacation, owns property,
Dr. Dalsimer, Dr. D.
In the daytime what's he doin?
Upstairs in the attic he's saving lives from ruin.
And sorting through the static, he puts back together brains?
I guess they're broken.
bip...
And I'm not fucking joking.
He lets us practice in his place.
He's got a wife with a pretty face.
Takes vacation, owns property.
Dr. Dalsimer, Dr. D.
Nice, nice, nice neighborhood.
And nice place to raise the kids.
They're tough strings to obtain but Dr. D. He did.
Worked hard to take it easy.
Worked hard and wasn't lazy.
Guitars drums, tones, saxophones;
He must be fucking crazy
He lets us practice in his place.
He's got a wife with a pretty face.
Takes vacation, owns property.
Dr. Dalsimer, Dr. D.
From the Kinder Words Single, Japanese Import Question the Answers, and EP Here We Go Again
Chocolate pudding, it comes in a cup.
Chocolate pudding, it's only a buck.
[It'll only cost you a dollar]
From molly's kitchen it's a labor of love.
That chocolatey flavor comes from heaven above.
[Sent it down from the heaven] down from the heavens..
Chocolate pudding, it comes in a cup.
Chocolate pudding, it's only a buck.
You can eat it, before you pay
That chocolatey feeling stays with you all day.
Oh that chocolate taste,
That chocolate taste, that chocolate pudding.
I think you know what I'm talking about.
And I for one, Johnny Vegas for two,
Joe Sirois, the ladies' choice,
can't get enough of that chocolatey stuff
thank you Noggsie, thank you King.
Chocolate pudding, it comes in a cup.
Chocolate pudding, it's only a buck.
It's artificial but it tastes real.
At a dollar a cup, man, that's some good deal.
Chocolate pudding it comes in a cup
Chocolate pudding, it's only a buck
Chocolate pudding, it comes in a cup, comes in a cup
Chocolate pudding it's only a buck!
Dicky: No need to take another take, huh
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman)
WAAAhh What are these noises?
We're sending this one out to a beautiful, beautiful human being
Noise, noise, noise from down below
and It's coming from the basement
it's underneath the house now and
it's rockin' the foundation
it's a noise we love to make
and for years we have been making
while Doctor D, watches TV his house is fucking shaking
he lets us practice in his place IN HIS PLACE!
he's got a wife with a pretty face PRETTY FACE!
takes vacation, owns property DR.D! Dr. Dalsimer, DOCTOR D!
In the daytime what's he doin? upstairs in the attic
he's saving lives from ruin he's sorting through the static.
he puts back together brains? I guess they're broken
...and I'm not fucking joking
he lets us practice in his place IN HIS PLACE!
he's got a wife with a pretty face PRETTY FACE!
takes vacation, owns property DR.D! Dr. Dalsimer, DOCTOR D!
WAAAAhh What are these noises!? [2x]
nice. nice. nice, nice, nice, nice neighborhood
and nice place to raise the kids
they're tough things to obtain but Dr. D. He did
worked hard to take it easy worked hard and wasn't lazy
guitars drums, tones and saxophones he must be fucking crazy
he lets us practice in his place IN HIS PLACE!
he's got a wife with a pretty face PRETTY FACE!
takes vacation, owns property DR.D! Dr. Dalsimer, DOCTOR D!
WAAAAhh What are these noises!? Waaahh What are these noises!?
* This song is about the band's former drummer, Josh Dalsimer's father.
They used to practice at his house.
It's gripping, I'm ripping
I haven't just been sipping
stressing no messing
will I ever learn my lesson?
I'm always amazed, by what can take place
within the space of 300-365
sinning, I'm spinning
in the beginning I was winning
clinging, still swinging
if I could I would be singing
I'm always amazed by what can take place
within the space of 300-365
I'm empty of answers
don't nobody search me
the long neck's a twist off
you don't need a church key
I'm still full of questions
but can't quite see clear
twist off another (3x)
and bring on next year
drilled it killed my guts are being spilled
wailed, impaled
my last breath's been inhaled
that's still in me
I haven't failed
I'm always amazed, by what can take place
within the space of 300-365
I'm empty of answers
don't nobody search me
the long neck's a twist off
you don't need a church key
I'm still full of questions
but can't quite see clear
twist off another (3x)
and bring on next year
300-365 (3x) 365 DAY!
Die Mighty Mighty Bosstones haetten an dieser
Stelle gerne ";eisgekuehlter Bommerlunder"; von den Toten Hosen gesampelt,
doch Rechtsanwälte und Plattenbosse haben dies mal wieder verhindert.
* Translation of German: ";The MMB would have liked to sample 'eisgekuehlter Bommerlunder' by the Toten Hosen, but lawyers and record company bosses have prevented that again.";
They played something
They made something
Brand new a baby blue machine
Brass tacks, duct tape
For the great escape
Packed in there like sardines
Back and forth
East, south, west, north
Shred the atlas burn the map
Often lost and paths
Wake me up I need a nap
They did something
Which meant something
And that got them some attention
Eyes wide
A roller coaster ride
Great pride in this invention
I think they're selling Snake oil
At the dog and pony show
In the garden gee
Would you pardon me
And by the way how does it grow
The explanation's unexplainable
Holding onto something
Once dreamt unattainable
The course was never charted
So don't look into the books
The secret's not the recipe
It's got to be the cooks
They made something
They played something
Blood, sweat, and elbow grease
If you can't stand the heat in the kitchen
Get out it will increase
Last train to where?
Hey get out of here
Nothing's measured and nothing's weighed
A dash of honesty in the recipe
That's the first mistake you've made
1, 2 what's in the stew
3, 4 no one's really sure
5, 6 what's in the mix
(Original song by Aerosmith)
talk about things nobody cares
wearing other things that nobody wears
callin' my name, but I gotta make it clear
can't say where I'm gonna be in a year
some sweet talking mama with a face like a gent
said we'll get up and go musta got up and went
well I got good news she's a real good liar
cause backstage lover set your pants on fire
sweet emo-tion, sweet emo-tion
pulled into town in a police car
daddy said I took you just a little too far
well I got good news your girlfriend lied
but you can't catch me cause the rabbit done died yes he did
now you're standin' in front just shakin' your ass
take you back stage you can drink from my glass
let's talk about something you can sure understand
a month on the road and I'll be eatin' from your mother-lovin hand
It's not where you come from
It's more where you're going
And knowing the going might get strange
The world's greatest writers
Are all drunks and fighters
Get going, that isn't going to change
Will you still wager on the egg?
Is it the egg or are you chicken?
There's an outside possibility
Your life might start to kick in
Your heart will start to race
Will you chase or set the pace?
Brace yourself
The plot's about to thicken
It's not where you come from
It's more where you're going
And knowing the going might get strange
The world's greatest writers
Are all drunks and fighters
Get going, that isn't going to change
It's been a thousand years or two
And still the seconds keep on clicking
Clogging cogs and greasing gears
Still you can't stop the clock from ticking
It's time that's overrated
And being great's become outdated
The apples, oranges?
Not worth picking
It's not where you come from
It's more where you're going
And knowing the going might get strange
The world's greatest writers
Are all drunks and fighters
Get going, that isn't going to change
Where is it we're going?
Who was it who said it?
Which stones are worth throwing?
Who will we discredit?
A pathetic aesthetic
In a world less poetic
It's not where you come from
Sometimes, sometimes you've got to be the punch line
Well and sometimes, sometimes you get to tell the joke
There's no difference on the end that you end up on
I've got a preference I'll defend right, right over wrong
I won't wait till they say when
Or wait for them to tell me when I can
Why would I wait for them
If I waited for them then
I'd be no different than them
And I'm so certain that I am
Someone, someone will try to be the hammer
And someone, somebody ends up as the nail
Who cares what end you end up on
Hammers break and nails bend
I'll still take right, right over wrong
And that's what I'll defend
That's what I'm defending
I won't wait till they say when
Or wait for them to tell me when I can
Why would I wait for them
If I waited for them then
I'd be no different than them
And I'm so certain that I am (chorus x2)
Sometimes you've got to be the punch line
Well he was fueled by a lack, drew inspiration from a need.
So many problems to crack and mouths to feed.
Crooked was the path, and brazen was the walk.
A cocky swagger, up the ladder, and could he ever talk.
The last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again.
The Rascal King behind the bars
or the one in front of them.
The love of God and constant contradictions,
With a smile, wink, or nod.
What's stranger, fact or fiction?
And never ceasing to amaze me on a regular basis.
First hand in his pocket or first fist into the faces.
The last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again.
The Rascal King behind the bars
or the one in front of them.
A legendary character.
When? Only then.
Where? Only there.
A hero or a hooligan? Well, that part's just never clear.
Pride or shame, it's all the same.
Who's innocent or who's to blame?
Politics or just a game?
Well in the end they knew his name.
The last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again.
The Rascal King behind the bars
or the one in front of them?
I guess that Hell has been freezing
And yes there is a fat chance down there
You give me one good reason
Now let me make one thing, perfectly clear
You brought us up to the altar (whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Had no business being up there
I wanted to fuss fail or falter (whoa-oh-oh)
I stood like to Walter for seven long years
One bought a handful of houses
One was an underground hit
One sure was hers, chorus bridge to the verse
The one with the woes that were all over it
I made us a place to be later
And later came soon after that
I made out like things could not be greater
As a matter of fact they fell flat of the back
One bought a handful of houses (whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh)
One was an underground hit
One sure was hers, chorus bridge to the verse (whoa-oh-oh)
The one with the woes that were all over it
In a place where comfort shouldn't be
I found comfort and tranquility
I found friends that mean so much to me,
in a place I never thought I'd be.
the cave's never
coming down on me.
the cave really
means so much to me
'cause the cave, it only gives
I'm glad the cave is where I live
O.K., so sometimes things get out of hand
and piece of mind is in great demand
I climb up to the top...
look around and it all seems to stop
the cave's never coming down on me
and the cave really means so much to me
'cause the cave, it only gives
I'm glad the cave is where I live
the cave's never coming down on me
the cave really means so much to me
'cause the cave, it only gives
I couldn't be more confused
but more than that I'm upset
we once stood side by side
we were young when we met
we'd always stand together
that's how we had it planned
now where do we stand oh
I can't stand the pain
I guess I don't understand
I just don't understand this stand off
there's a lot I don't understand
we're apart and don't have to be
what went wrong? I don't know off hand
I only know this is killing me
so I called your bluff
said I'd see you around
you stood tough
you stood your ground
now I'm standing by
I'm trying to stand tall
I'm standing alone
don't understand this at all
I just don't understand this stand off
there's a lot I don't understand
we're apart, do we have to be?
what went wrong? I don't know off hand
I only know this is killing me
now I'm standing by - watching myself die
right beside myself - like it isn't me
it's some other guy
and time's standing still - and I'll stand here until
I understand - or you come back
I really hope you will
I don't understand where we went wrong
I don't understand how it fell apart
did I wait too long to write this song?
He didn't hit me for a home
Or hit me up 'cause he was cold
He was addicted to drugs
And I could see that in his eyes
What about me?
Well I was only rolled
He didn't rob me for food
It wasn't hunger, but a jonze
He needed a fix,
Someone will fix my broken bones
And I'll feel better in the morning
The pain will fade as time goes by
What was taken,
I won't miss, or I'll replace
Nevermind me, well I'm all right
He seemed to hate what he was doing
He sure knew how to get it done
Possessed by an addiction
I don't have to comprehend
What about me?
Well he whipped me with a gun
He didn't rob me for food
It wasn't hunger, but a jonze
He needed a fix,
Someone will fix my broken bones
And I'll feel better in the morning
The pain will fade as time goes by
What was taken,
I won't miss, or I'll replace
(Nate Albert/Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)
There was a place
And the name of the place escapes me
When I can't rememeber
It irritates me
Could be I can't remember
Could be I choose to not,
Let's move the song along
And try to find the plot
There was a girl and I don't know her name either
She gave me love and I swore I'd never leave her
If I did I'd come back someday and find her
Maybe I will I should write down a reminder
One day! One day who knows
Someday I suppose
There was a verse that I was gonna write I haven't yet
But there's still a chance I might An open book
That I still want to close I'll find the time
Someday I suppose A place and time,
I wanna be and spend a storyline
That's happy in the end Plans are made
with promises so certainly uncertain
I can't wait to set things straight
before they close the curtain
One day! One day who knows
Someday I suppose
The more I sort things out
The more it gets distorted
I sort of think I'm better off just leaving it unsorted
The more I try to change it's course
the more off course it goes
Of course I'll reach my destination someday I suppose
Sort it out,
Get distorted
One day who knows
Hide behind,
Someday I suppose
Sugar Free
They'll talk about it after dinner over after dinner drinks
Then tie it to the car's antenna and pray the sinking feeling shrinks
And if they make it to see monkey time it's difficult without a spine
Like the yellow bellied jelly fish, they'll try to sneak back into line
Erase it from all recall, clear it like the dinner plates
It was autumn was it ever fall, could you tell me what this illustrates
And you know me
They're gonna raise it or they'll post it while they're lowering the boom
To paraphrase you're getting closer, might meet me in the dining room
I'll try going easy on you and try not to leave a scar
Well oh all right I'm sorry but not as sorry as you are
Erase it from all recall and clear it like the dinner plates
It was autumn was it ever fall, could you tell me what this illustrates
And you know me- I'm sugar free
It's the candy-coated soft shoe in the land of sponge cake men
That whine and dine on gingerbread then they're passed out in the den
Erase it from all recall, clear it like the dinner plates
It was autumn was it ever fall, could you tell me what this illustrates
And you know me
I'm sugar free
Seven ways to Sunday
seven seperate ways to Sunday
but he did not know which one
would save him so he had to try
every code and combination
on the road to his salvation
there were no two ways about it
he had seven ways to try
with seven ways to test
he vowed that he would not rest
there was nothing up above
so he put everything aside
he had so much invested
he probably should have rested
seven ways-He swore that
every last one would be tried
what he was looking for
is not much more
then what we all are looking for
and nowadays seems
that there is precious little of
he looked high and he looked low
and there was nothing up above
he to try all seven
he tried them to high-heaven
from one end to the other
and then he turned around
he was thoroughly exhausted
his faith had been accosted
he tried seven ways and wondered
why it was he hadn't found
what he was looking for
is not much more
then what we all are looking for
but nowadays it seems
that there is precious little of
desprate and alone
he turned over every stone
he tried seven ways to Sunday
he was looking for love
he looked high and he looked low
and there was nothing up above
he been told where he could go
what he was looking for was love
what he was looking for
is not much more
then what we all are looking for
and nowadays it seems
that there is precious little of
desperate and alone
he turned over every stone
seven ways to Sunday
he was looking for love
he looked high and he looked low
and there was nothing up above
and he been told where he could go
what he was looking for was love
what he was looking for was love
what he was looking for was love
Let me rant and let me ramble You're lookin' at lunatic in shambles I've got real issues I must wrestle I'm unfit to steer the vessel Somebody please take the wheel I can't cope now, no I can't deal To do so would be too great a gamble Let me rant and let me ramble Let me be. Let me ramble, let me rant I've got shit to get to but I can't Get to shit in this condition It will pass soon, I keep wishing I keep wishing, I keep waiting This couldn't be more irritating Right now I'm feeling like an ant Let me ramble let me rant Let me be. Let me rant and let me ramble Let me try and get a handle On what's knocked me for a loop Time to let the troops regroup Recoup, relax, collect my thoughts Retrace my tracks, connect the dots It will take awhile just to unscramble Let me rant and let me ramble. Let me be. Let me rant and let me ramble You're lookin' at a lunatic in shambles I've got real issues I must wrestle I'm unfit to steer the vessel Somebody please take the wheel I can't cope now I even can't deal To do so would be too great a gamble Let me rant and let me ramble ramble ramble ramble ramble.
Down the street, around the corner
Over the bridge, that dirty water
College campus, mighty minds and a reactor right behind
Passed the candy factory, Salvation Army
Fire station through the square
I hate that place up the stairs
Next the doors, they never work I never let that bother me
And I hope some worker's not disgruntled
I hope there's something there for me
An old man reads the paper loudly everyday now for a year
Stamp machines and wanted posters here again, again I'm here
Now it's 737 almost everyday!
737 well I want you to say!
737 and everyday!
737 almost everyday!
Nice to know that someone hears us
It's good to know somebody's there
Taking the time to say hello
Taking the time to show you care
Write again and thanks again from the bottom of my heart
See you soon and till then 737 is a real big part
I've been down the last time, stretchin the finish line
Shoe glue what can I do?
A man's not well dressed if his shoes are a mess
Rock and Roll I've got a hole right in my sole
Let's rock! It's fucking my walk and soaking my sock
Who knew? It's not stopping my step or stepping my stop
We've got it up and we won't let it drop
Beer here, don't wanna see clear
I see no point in wrecking the joint
We're here to quench our thirst a bit
But we won't get the worst of it
Turn it up more than a notch
Like a punch to the face or a kick to the crotch
All night never ender benefiting from a bender
I f nothing's worrying you, that's the key
Cause nothing's worrying me
And nothing's worrying me...
I was under the boss when they made him
And I was made a short time after that
I was under oath when I testified
I'm under government protection
Now they're calling me a rat
Mr. Moran, that's who I am
Some call me Sal, some call me Sam
Some call me when they're in a jam
'Cause I'm the man, I'm Mr. Moran
I eat punks like you, I do for breakfast
You're just a bowl of cereal to me
I might be from deep in the heart of Texas
Or maybe I'm from New York
Make that Knoxville, Tennessee
Mr. Moran, that's who I am...
They will motherfuck me in a heartbeat
But first they've got to find me to do that
I've been selling Ecstasy in Arizona
Under government protection
Now who's a fuckin' rat?
Mr. Moran...
(Original song by SS Decontrol)
Police pick me out of the crowd, 'cause I dress different, act real loud.
Police, Police
There's no questions asked, They just wanna kick my ass.
Police beat me, Police kick me, Police chase me, Police mace me, Police cuff me, Police rough me
Just to show how tough they be
Police Police
Police who judge me... why won't they just let me be? Police Police
(Original song by Angry Samoans)
Nothing more you can leave behind.
So forget about seeing, and get it into your mind.
Whole thing is better when the world gets black.
Grab a fork, you make your first attack.
Lights out! Poke, poke, poke your eyes out! Lights out!
Put a pen in your hand and poke your eyes out.
I can't see too well what's it all about?
I don't know man, did you poke your eyes out?
First thing, I did it today, time to get hip to the lights out way.
Lights out! Poke, poke, poke your eyes out Lights out!
Put yourself on the floor, that's what it's all about.
If you poke too far, you'll reach the front of your brain.
A fork in your mind could drive you insane.
Don't worry about it, just let it rip- donate your eyeballs to the lights out trip.
Light's Out! Put a pen in your hand, poke your eyes out. Lights out!
Poke, poke, poke your eyes out! Lights out!
Put an ax in your hand and poke your eyes out. Lights out!
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)
Read the papers, thing look grim
Watch the news, the outlook' dim
It's clear to see there is something wrong
Could be that we don't change alot
But we should give it our best shot
Our only weapon is a song
Maybe we're being to naive
But this is something we believe
What's beyond belief is just how much is wrong
Nothing is gained when people fight,
Maybe our heads aren't screwed on tight
Our only weapon is a song
We're not building bombs or storing ammunition
We're just playing songs hoping people will listen
Others try hate but hate won't move anything
We're trying love and unity too
We're not packing pistols,
We're not waging war
Most of our missiles have only four chords
It's not a great plan but we like the agenda
The arsenal's music and the army's our friend
Could be our idea isn't great,
Maybe our heads aren't screwed on straight
We may be wrong and maybe nothing's wrong
And we might never win the war
But we'll have fun and that's for sure
Our only weapon is a song
Familiar with his kind
He'll beat someone down for fun
He's got an ax to grind
And he'll target anyone
Brass knuckled in his pocket
Steel-toed shoes
Live of the party
When you factor in booze
Familiar with his kind
He'll target anyone
He's got a group of friends
And they're all like minded guys
The fun never ends
And he didn't live through it
He's got a group of friends
They'll target anyone
Violence, when will they learn?
Time's running out
And the tables will turn
The days have been numbered
And your number's coming up
Senseless, when will they learn?
Time's running out
And the tables will turn
The days have been numbered
And your number's coming up
The charge what? homicide?
Alone he took the fall
His friends all testified
They weren't there at all
He cried like a baby
When his sentence was passed
For himself and not the victim
But this victim was his last
Still familiar with his kind
Too many of them left behind
Up to all that he once was
No other reason, just because
Too many incidents
None are isolated
each coincidence
Is closely related
Familiar with his kind
It's so hard to face
That in this day and age
Somebody's race
Could trigger somebody's rage
And somebody's preference
Can drive some total stranger
to make somebody, somehow
feel the wrath of their anger
Why were we put here?
What for? we're unsure
We sure weren't put here to hate
Be racist, be sexist
Be bigots, be sure
We won't stand for your hate
Why so cut and dry
A simple concept missed
Give tolerance a try
This confusion still exists ignorant mongers
No area's gray
Couldn't be any wronger in this age and day
Why were we put here?
What for? we're unsure
We sure weren't put here to hate
Be racist, be sexist
Be bigots, be sure
We won't stand for your hate
Now how far have we come?
How come there still are come
Who won't let come
March to the beat of a different drum
To face it, it's so hard
you must be on your guard
It's not okay
And you're not free to be a different way
Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it
If we don't, then who will? shame on us
Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it
(Nate Albert/Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)
Illegal left on Sunday morning
On the corner I was warning
Waving widly, wildy warning Don't take that turn on Sunday morning
A motorcycle cop was waiting, he had to fill his ticket booth
On his nerves now I was grating,
Illegal left that no one took
Maybe I should mind my own
Maybe it's not my concern,
But somewhere someone is suffering
And this is an illegal turn
Sunday morning not too far
Someone's taking someone's car,
Someone's taking someone out,
Someone needs you know, no doubt
He told me I should move along
I said, ";You've got the whole thing wrong";
I'll stay here I've got the time and you can deal with real crime
He didn't like what I was saying no not at all no not one bit
I didn't see the point in staying
It was fun though I admit
Maybe I should mind my own,
Maybe it's not my concern
But somewhere someone's suffering and this is an illegal turn
Sunday morning, not too far
Someone's taking someone's car, someone's taking someone out,
Someone needs you no doubt
From the Impression That I Get Australian and UK Import Single
Somethin' needs to take your mind off this,
something's gotta shine a light,
Is it everything that you've ever wanted,
Is it still not quite
A giant shadow's been cast on your outlook,
something needs to help you shake
Is it everything that you've ever dreamed of
Is it or is it fake?
Is it I'm only asking
Is it? No need to reply
Is it coming at you now, or is it going by?
Something needs to snap you out of this
Something needs to set you free
Is it what you hoped for?
I hope it is and hope it never happens to me
A giant shackle's been locked, making matters
much worse than you'd rather they would be
Is it all you've ever asked for?
Is it or isn't maybe?
Is it I'm only asking
Is it? No need to respond
Is it right in front of you? Or is it way beyond?
Is it time for the ever after?
I believe it's tough to find
Is it ending in disaster?
Are you ahead? Are you way behind?
Is it? I'm only asking?
Is it? If you don't mind
Is it right in front of you?
Are you ahead or are you way behind? Is it!
Everybody's better than I am
I think everybody's better than me
everybody's swell I guess
they're doing well some more or less
everybody's better than me I think
you know, to be king you don't need a castle
to row, back to shore can sure be a hassle
everybody's acting like I don't matter
everbody's in on the act
too many of them to avoid
it could be that I'm paranoid
I matter as a matter of fact
you know, to be king you don't need a castle
to row, back to shore can sure be a hassle
why you walk around with your head low down
the true kind rules without a crown
if your boat's afloat after the typhoon
row it safely back to the lagoon
and never mind the green grass you won't mow
or what it is you have or don't to show
or what it is you can or can't afford
the good are good without reward
you know, to be king you don't need a castle
to row, back to shore can sure be a hassle....
well he was just about the baddest cat in Bagdad
I mean to tell you that this cat was so bad
he was as big as a tiger, mean as a snake
and when haji got angry, the walls would shake
Haji I'm the king of the Genies
Haji and shit Haji I'm the King of the Genies
moved to Florida, Jeanie's town
to start his own business and get down
his powers concealed nobody knew
he wheeled and dealed and did what Haji had to do
Haji I'm the king of the Genies
Haji and shit Haji I said I'm the King of the Genies
well lets go now he kicks full throttle from his bottle ladies wall to wall
The Bosstones partied with my man and man it was a ball
he kept things fired kept us wired betties, Bud and booze
bourbon in his turban and sheeba from his shoes
he busted out in a cloud of smoke he just left like he came
he's King of the Genies and all that shit
but what a stupid name my story is over Haji lives on
and he'll be around long after we're gone
because Genies don't die, and Haji wull rule
Haji is bad b-b-b-bad and cool
Haji I'm the king of the Genies
Haji and shit Haji I said I'm the King of the Genies
Up around 95
Sailing down Storrow Drive
left exit into Kenmore Square
slowed down when I got there
and that's when it was crystal clear
it wasn't there, it wasn't where
I left it, when I left it
I want my city back
back the way it used to be
I want it back the way it was
I looked around and found
this doesn't feel like my hometown
and I don't like the way it does feel
stepped out to take a closer look
Held in wiht every step I took
The sadness I felt just to look around
I looked up to the Citgo Sign
you used to be a friend of mine
do you agree with me at one time
this was once such sacred ground
but now I want my city back...
How should I feel when the place
where I first learned I could feel
is no longer where I left it
when I left it not so long ago
how should I feel? How should i feel?
how should I feel? I don't know
I want my city back...
Somebody bring me back to the beginning
A place as nice as any place to start
That's where I must have misplaced my opinion
I wasn't sure where I was headed I was following my heart
In the beginning I'm recalling
Thinking I thought I knew it all
And I think I thought I knew a lot
Now I know I knew so little
So bring me back to where and when
I was convinced I could go up against whatever came along
Bring me back and I'll bring back what I've learned since
Lately I'm convinced in the beginning I was wrong
In the beginning I'm recalling
Thinking I thought I knew it all
And I think I thought I knew a lot
Now I know I knew so little
As time progressed,
I've reassessed I know that now I know at best
It isn't all or nothing
It's somewhere I know in the middle
I know more - I know
Now then I knew
then I know I know,
now I know I know
Then I knew less
Than I thought so
I know more - I know
Now then I knew
then I know I know now I know
Then I knew less
Than I thought so
In the beginning I'm recalling
Thinking I thought I knew it all
And I think I thought I knew a lot
Now I know I knew so little
As time progressed, I've reassessed
I know that now I know at best
It isn't all or nothing
It's somewhere I know in the middle
(Live, first is another version of ";Drunks and Children,"; followed by ";I'll Drink to That";)
";mighty mighty... bosstones..."; Simmer Down, Simmer Down.
I know all you people. Yo, Brian hurt himself - he needs Geoff
to come to the side of the stage. Brian Kagen hurt himself
'cause I know- pass this around";
Don't mind when it happens, no problem when I am sayin' it
but when I lose my mind kick my behind because I hate when my mind keeps replayin' it.
I'm not braggin', and I'm not proud. I hang around a drunken crowd
we are happy, that I can say and until we're not, I kid you not we're gonna stay that way.
My life would start to settle down. Johnny!
Then you came along you turned it upside down. Vegas!
Drunks and children they always tell the truth. Johnny!
But now I'm sober and I'm older and I held on to My Youth!
Drinkin' the other day I said ";I love you";, you turned away.
Maybe the drinkin' made me cry, but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy!
Drunks and children they tell the truth that's just what I am, a drunken youth
and when I'm drinkin' I don't know why but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy!
Sometimes when when I'm playin', I never watch what I'm sayin'.
Sometimes I lose my head I lose my head and things get said I never should have said.
Sometimes I get housed, housed I get soused and shoot off my mouth
and sometimes I can't get out and I don't know what I'm talkin' about.
I don't know what I'm talkin about.
You know i've made mistakes, I've had my ups and downs my ins and outs
my share of bad breaks but when it's all been said and done
I raise my beer and I swear ";God it's been fun!";
Good God oh my God good God good God good God good God God it's been fun!
(I'll Drink to That)
Standing stiff on a cliff and I'm not gonna leap.
Checked out the water but it's much too deep.
No going back there's no turning around,
so I'll stay here and wait God I hope that I'm found.
My thoughts were in knots I couldn't get to sleep.
Went up to the attic to see what to keep,
threw out the useless and now it's bone-dry
but I still couldn't die couldn't figure out why.
No way! No how! No what? What now?
The place is packed, I needed that.
The bottle's cracked, I'm glad for that.
A good nights rest? Forget about that,
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that!
The attic was empty and my eyes were shut.
I had to do something but I didn't know what.
The darkness was nice but it wasn't enough.
The clock wasn't stopping so I had to get tough.
Get tough, get up, get out, get ugly!
The place is packed, I needed that.
The bottle's cracked, I'm glad for that.
A good nights rest? Forget about that,
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that!
Got up and got out and found out it was raining.
The car lived then died but I wasn't complaining.
Hell bent for action, some had to be out there.
I walked then I ran, hoping something was somewhere.
Before too long it didn't take long,
this place came along and I ended up here, right here.
The place is packed, I needed that.
The bottle's cracked, I'm glad for that.
A good night's rest, forget about that,
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that.
";Thank you very much good night";
High School Dance
Hello world Remember me?
I'm the sad little fuck that you failed to see
Who you should have recognized
When you had the chance
Hello motherfuckers now its time to dance
Hello mom-dad Is this a bad time?
If it is too bad
See the reason that I'm
Disturbing you both
I'm settling scores
You fucked me up bad
This dance is yours
I love to make 'em dance dance dance dance everybody dance now
Hello student body
Hello faculty
Show of hands how many
Of you here have met me?
Not too many - who am I?
I'll try not to keep you guessin'
I'm your fucked up dance instructor
And you're here for your lesson
So dance dance dance, dance dance dance
I love to watch 'em dance now dance dance dance
Hello world
Take a look at me
Well you didn't when you should have
So I'm sure you agree
Not paying attention
Has cost you greatly
Some other little fucks
Have been dancing lately
I love to make 'em dance
Dance dance dance everybody dance now
Good-bye student body
So long faculty
Show of hands how many Of you here have met me?
Not too many - who am I?
I'll try not to keep you guessin
I'm your fucked up dance instructor
Hope you've learned your lesson so
Dance dance dance
Dance dance dance
I love making them dance now
Dance dance dance
Dance dance dance
Do you wanna go big? Do you wanna go back?
Do you wanna get way ahead of yourself
With your integrity intact?
Do you wanna go on? Do you wanna go out?
Kicking and screaming while they drag you
Will you let them bind and gag you?
Do you wanna go big or not?
Give it one more great big shot
Do you wanna just give in
Or give it everything we've got?
Do you wanna go big? Do you wanna go home?
Where it is safe and it is sound
And where the safe and sound are found
Do you wanna go there? That's nowhere
Or do you wanna just go at it?
Are you telling me you've had it?
Put on your big boy pants
Tighten your grip and adjust your stance
You may have messed around
And missed your chance
You've got a safety chord
You've got the luxuries most can't afford
You may be grateful or faithful
Or jump when you're bored
Maybe I am losing my mind
Maybe I'm not and maybe I'm fine
Maybe I do, or don't give a damn
Maybe I'm not but maybe I am
Do you wanna go big
Do you wanna go big or not?
This might be our final shot
Do you wanna just give in
Or give it everything we've got?
Do you wanna go big?
Do you wanna go home?
Where it is safe and it is sound
But I won't be around
Put on your big boy pants
Tighten your grip and adjust your stance
You may have messed around
And missed your chance
You've got a safety chord
You've got the luxuries most can't afford
You may be grateful or faithful
Or jump when you're bored
Maybe I am losing my mind
Maybe I'm not, and maybe I'm fine
Maybe I do, or don't give a damn
Maybe I'm not, but maybe I am
And maybe I'm scared when baby's not here
Maybe it's not a legitimate fear
Maybe it doesn't need to be shared
Maybe it does, and baby I'm scared
Maybe I am losing my touch
And maybe I miss my baby too much
Maybe I can't hear her, baby when I'm near her
Maybe I can't, but maybe I can
And maybe my past has made me this way
Maybe it'll last, or maybe it'll go away
Maybe I'm losing my mind
Maybe I'm not, and maybe I'm fine
Just yesterday when I was faced
Get up and on or be misplaced
Tomorrow or until my end
Come make or break - I tend to bend
Hey! Hey! Last night I think when I was forced
To reevaluate everything that I've endorsed
Then separate what's left from right
I think that all went down last night
Finally Finally! Finally I was forced to face
Another first for me
Finally I was forced to face
And for the first time finally, I can see
Finally I can see so clear and
For a moment don't mind me
Finally I was forced to face
Finally I was forced to face my fears
Hey! Hey! Today at some point I awoke
Got up and finally got the joke
Got up the nerve to face me. finally force a change
To say the least, today's been strange haha
Tonight I'll finally just relax
Proud having finally faced the facts
The facts forced me and I've concluded
Tomorrow I'll be less polluted
Finally Finally! Finally I was forced to face
Another first for me
Finally I was forced to face
And for the first time finally, I can see
Finally I can see so clear
For a moment don't mind me
Finally I was forced to face
Finally I was forced to face my fears
Forced to face my fears Finally!
Finally! finally finally finally
Finally! finally finally Finally!
Finally I was forced to face
Another first for me Finally I was forced to face
And for the first time finally, I can see
Finally I can see so clear
For a moment don't mind me
Finally I was forced to face
Finally I was forced to face my fears Hey!
Do something crazy for me again,
call me up, I need a friend
lose your mind, just one more time
I wanna see you again
Hey! Hey! Hey! please look at me
I haven't been crazy since we were we
and I wanna be, I wanna be, now can't you see?
I wanna be crazy like I used to be
so do something crazy for me again
and we'll start our crazy love again
do something crazy, go out of your head
say the crazy things that you once said
do something crazy, give me a break
go out of your mind, girl, for heaven's sake
do something crazy 'cause I know you can
I wanna see you again
I know, I know, I know what you can do
I've seen you in action, and I know it's true
and I was crazy at one time too
but the craziest thing I ever did was losing you (10x)
Pick up the phone! I'm so goddamn alone
please name the place and date
well use the dial, it's been a while
I really just can't wait
do something crazy... come on and do something crazy
Woke up early
On the tenth anniversary
GOOD MORNING
Fit in clips of it
Between food prep shorts
Weather reports
Check the day's commute
And a look at sports
I remember how the wind
Was knocked from me
Before it became footage
A footnote in history
Recently I think I heard it could have been avoided
It shouldn't have occurred
A fundamental obligation
To my parents and my kids LIFE
Gave me a glimpse of it Don't know who shot him
They never caught him
Let's get to the bottom
And blow off the lid
I'm trying to keep a balance
Like the plates on top of sticks
Chip away 'til it goes down
When it goes down apply the kicks
Recently I think I heard
It could have been avoided
It shouldn't have occurred
Sadly we're desensitized
To all the scandals and the cover ups
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman)
to put up with the output I don't think about it,
hold on and hold out or I'd be left out without it
things better get better I gotta get
thing's should get good but they haven't yet
while these things keep bringing and bringing me grief
I've got that one something that still brings relief
all these things keep bringing and bringing me grief
I've got that one something that still brings relief
cowboy coffee and chemical cream ride on ride on my stallion of green
midnight shower sleep in the flowers and dream, hurricane, breakneck speed, rapid fire, dreams
it's not that it's boggin' or cloggin' my head
it's not that I'm swamped buried under near dead
it's just the daily grind to bring the daily bread
I wasn't born rich I'm good looking instead
while these dailys "dille-dallie" and I'm daily employed
I've got that daily something that's daily enjoyed
while these dailys "dille-dallie" and I'm daily employed
I've got that daily something that's daily enjoyed
cowboy coffee and chemical cream ride, ride, ride on my stallion of green
Do something crazy for me again,
call me up, I need a friend
lose your mind, just one more time
I wanna see you again
Hey! Hey! Hey! please look at me
I haven't been crazy since we were we
and I wanna be, I wanna be, now can't you see?
I wanna be crazy like I used to be
so do something crazy for me again
and we'll start our crazy love again
do something crazy, go out of your head
say the crazy things that you once said
do something crazy, give me a break
go out of your mind, girl, for heaven's sake
do something crazy 'cause I know you can
I wanna see you again
I know, I know, I know what you can do
I've seen you in action, and I know it's true
and I was crazy at one time too
but the craziest thing I ever did was losing you (10x)
Pick up the phone! I'm so goddamn alone
please name the place and date
well use the dial, it's been a while
I really just can't wait
do something crazy... come on and do something crazy
Outside the sun rose you stayed inside
You kept your eyes closed
And pulled down the shades
On your windows
You decided to hideout from the sunlight
It's too bright and it just doesn't sit right
With the way you're feeling today
You're cloudy and gray
OK now you'll take today
To try and chase it away
Hey! You're chasing the sun away
Hey! You're chasing the sun
How could the sun come out after the night
She walked away from what you thought
Was true love and how come
There isn't barrels of rain on the day after
The night she said "there's someone else"
How come, could someone explain
Where is the rain?
Rain, send barrels of rain
To coincide with the pain
Hey! You're chasing the sun away [x3]
Hey! You're chasing the sun
Hey! Hey! Hey! Chase it away
Outside the sun rose you stayed inside
You kept your eyes closed
And pulled down the shades
On your windows
You decided to hideout from the sunlight
It's too bright and it just doesn't sit right
With the way you're feeling today
You're cloudy and gray
Hey! You're chasing the sun away [x3]
Hey! You're chasing the sun
Gonna dive into a dive
I've dove into before
Gonna haunt a haunt I've haunted
Like a million times or more
A familiar joint
Where getting drunk's the only point
To frequent this place
With any frequency at all
Countin' on a remedy
I've counted on before
Goin' with a cure that's never failed me
What you call the disease,
I call the remedy
What you're callin' the cause,
I call the cure
Gonna sing a song, a song to you
A song I've sung before
Belt out a ballad that I've belted out
A million times or more
The words I'm gonna scream
And getting drunk's the central theme
to the lyrics, if you can
make the lyrics out at all
Countin' on a remedy
I've counted on before
Goin' with a cure that's never failed me
What you call the disease,
I call the remedy
What you're callin' the cause,
I call the cure
Just a devotion to a potion
Please no applause
A dedication to a medication
A crutch a cure a cause
What I've counted on to pick me up
Has knocked me to my knees
Before I hit the floor once more
Allow them
They just crawled out of the woodwork
The cockroach in the designer suit and tie
Failure has far too many fathers
Succeed and you're an orphan 'til you die
Now then no one is saying they deserve it
What's more they've gotten more than they deserve
Allow them
They've got a pitch and a proposal
The runaround might be a better term for it
They think that they've got us at their disposal
Sit still this wont hurt a bit
Now no one's saying they deserve it
What's more they've gotten more than they deserve
The day will come when there is nothing left to be afraid of
Allow them
They will destroy themselves if we allow them to
It's such a cold cold whorey place
There's more than rats running in the race
And more than weasels calling in the plays
These are cold cold whorey days
Deception is an ax they wield
There's wands to wave with every call they field
This is just not us at all
And if it is, we've dropped the ball
And we know who's not a carrier
They hide behind a barrier
That they'll destroy themselves somehow
It's up to us if we allow
They will destroy themselves if we allow them to
Allow them
They're setting it in motion
Unaware, unaware where they are heading to right now
Allow them
We'll wait for the commotion
That's bound to come
Bound to come
Bound to come if we allow
Now then, no one's saying they deserve it
What's more they've gotten more than they deserve
The day will come when there is nothing left to be afraid of
Allow them
They will destroy themselves if we allow them to
two years and extra days, a block away he'd head to hang
same corner, neighborhood, his friends, the gang
two years and extra days, a bigger kid would crack his eye
no real reason, explanation and everyday no one knew why
the bigger kid was crazy, that made the gang afraid
when he told the gang to shut their mouths, the gang obeyed
you've got to have a place to be, you need a place to hang around
no one spoke, no one moved, no one made a sound
both his eyes would twitch
the left one was always black
his lips they never moved
they stayed still with each attack
his ears were always ringing,
in his head he'd hear a hum
and all the kids on the corner
knew what it was from
well then one day it happened, he took his daily crack
his eyes rolled up, like yesterday, he started falling back
the kids that watch this everyday, now watched him hit the ground
no one spoke, no one moved, no one made a sound
and no one made a sound
both his eyes would twitch
the left one was always black
his lips they never moved
they stayed still with each
attack his ears were always ringing,
in his head he'd hear a hum
and all the kids on the corner
knew what it was from
no one spoke, no one moved, no one made a sound
a sad silent situation, now he's not around
no one spoke, no one moved, no one made a sound
a sad silent situation, now he's not around
well no one spoke and no one moved and no one made a sound
a sad silent situation he's not a-he's not around
noone spoke noone moved he's not around
a sad silent situation now he's not around
There is this older guy
that comes around from time to time
We're sure that he fought in the war
The war in Vietnam
Most of what he tells us
No one's verified
He swears he was there
The day that Brendan Behan died
He also claims he trained
A kid named Cassius Clay
And cost Goldwater the election
On elections day
If he was still with us today
Then he would introduce
Us to his closest friend
the one and only Lenny Bruce
The truth is what he's been through
What he's had to do
What he's seen, and what he's done
All things considered, what he's telling us
Isn't hurting anyone
We knew it's true
He's short a few
Check out the deck, it's light
Said he wrote the entire soundtrack for A Hard Day's Night
On Peyton Place played second place
He says but he regrets
The stadium was Shea, the team, the New York Mets
The truth is what he's been through
What he's had to do
What he's seen, and what he's done
All things considered, what he's telling us
Isn't hurting anyone
All things considered he's not bitter, He's not mean, no he's not done
All things considered, what he's telling us
Isn't hurting anyone
There is this older guy...
Shortly after Evelyn
Was doused with gasoline
And just a few miles off the avenue,
A lighter flashed into a puff of smoke.
For thirty years Walter worked right there,
Five days out of every week,
That's where he watched his hometown fade
The last came fast and furious.
Just step in one direction,
Stutter step for one split second,
Faster through the intersection,
A jackknife to a swan...and he was gone.
When Walter's shift was over
He'd head out to catch the red line home
Two stops away his family slept
He'd be there when they got out of bed.
Destination subway station,
Someone yelled so he looked back
Five guys were heading his way
He ran to catch that last train home,
Just step in one direction,
Stutter step for one split second,
Faster through the intersection,
A jackknife to a swan...and he was gone.
Oh Walter ran, and did they kill Evelyn?
He had his token in his hand.
But he jumped over the turnstile
And he ran down the platform
They were hot on his heels,
An outbound was bearing down on him
Walter jumped in front of it. just...
Just step in one direction,
Stutter step for one split second,
Faster through the intersection,
A jackknife to a swan...and he was gone.
Just step in one direction,
Stutter step for one split second,
Faster through the intersection,
A jackknife to a swan...and he was gone.
Seven ways to Sunday
Seven separate ways to Sunday
But he did not know which one would save him
So he had to try every code and combination
On the road to his salvation
There were no two ways about it
He had seven ways to try
With seven ways to test
He vowed that he would not rest
And there was nothing up above
So he put everything aside
He had so much invested
He probably should have rested
Seven ways he swore that every last one would be tried
What he was looking for is not much more
Than what we all are looking for
But nowadays it seems like there is precious little of
He looked high and he looked low
And there was nothing up above
He had to try all seven
So he tried them to high-heaven
From one end to the other
And then he turned around
He was thoroughly exhausted
And his faith had been accosted
He tried seven ways and wondered
Why it was he hadn't found
What he was looking for is not much more
Then what we all are looking for
But nowadays it seems like there is precious little of
Desperate and alone
He turned over every stone
He tried seven ways to Sunday
He was looking for love
He looked high and he looked low
And there was nothing up above
He'd been told where he could go
What he was looking for was love
He looked high and he looked low
And there was nothing up above
He looked high and he looked low
And there was nothing up above
He was told where he could go
What he was looking for is not much more
Then what we all are looking for
And nowadays it seems like there is precious little of
Desperate and alone he turned over every stone
He tried seven ways to Sunday he was looking for love
He looked high and he looked low
And there was nothing up above
And he'd been told where he could go
What he was looking for was love [x5]
(Original song by Metallica)
say your prayers little one don't forget my son,
to include everyone
tuck you in, warm within
keep you free from sin, til the sandman, he comes
sleep with one eye open, gripping your pillow tight
exit light, enter night
take my hand, we're off to never never land
something's wrong, cut the light heavy thoughts tonight
and they're not of Snow White
dreams of war, dreams of liars, dreams of dragon's fire,
and of things that will fight
sleep with one eye open, gripping your pillow tight
exit light, enter night
take my hand, we're off to never never land ha-ha
You know I can't smile without you
I can't smile witout you
I can't cry without you
I can't even cry without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
Now that's the truth
I'm finding it hard to do anything
hush little baby, don't say a word
and never mind those things you heard
it's just the beasts under your bed,
in your closet in your head
exit light, enter night grain of sand
exit light, enter night
take my hand, we're off to never never land
(original song by van halen)
Oh yeah I heard the news baby,
All about your disease
You may have all that you want to honey
But I got somethin' you need oh yeah,
I ain't talkin' 'bout love
My love is rotten to the core
I ain't talkin' 'bout love
Just like I told you before,
You know you're semi-good lookin',
And on the streets again
And you think you're really cookin' mama,
You better find yourself a friend, a friend,
'cause I ain't talkin' 'bout love
My love is rotten to the core
I ain't talkin' 'bout love
Just like I told you before jello
And I ain't talkin' 'bout love
My love is rotten to the core
I ain't talkin' 'bout love
Just like I told you before yeah before
You know I've been to the edge,
And I stood and looked down
I lost a lot of friends there baby,
I got no time to mess around
So if you want it got to bleed for me baby
You got to got to bleed for me baby
Got to got to got to bleed for me baby and
I won't dance in a club like this
'cause all the girls are sluts
And the beer tastes just like piss
Ain't talkin' 'bout love
My love is rotten to the core
I ain't talkin' 'bout love
Just like I told you before
wake up and shake myself out of bed again
shaking the day down in my head and then
it's up and out, rise and shine, on the double
no time to slack, attack, and tackle the trouble
shake myself out of bed again
no time to stop and assess, can't let it grind to a halt
can't stop and look at the mess and then find out it's my fault
I can't stop for a single minute
I know hell, well, I'm living in it
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
my job, well, it's a nine to five nightmare
I'm serving whiskey, stale wit, and beer
come on in, how've you been? Have I met ya?
what'll it be now, what can I get ya?
my job, well it's a nightmare
and every day from nine to five I'm there
no time to stop and assess, can't let it grind to a halt
can't stop and look at the mess and then find out it's my fault
I can't stop for a single minute
I know hell, well, I'm living in it
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
roll over, sit up and beg
well I'd much rather lie down and play dead
here comes another hoop
holidays have got to be the worst
I've seen so many I've got it well rehearsed
joy to the world, hark the hey, let me hear it
deck the halls, trim the tree, that's the spirit
holidays are not for me, chop down the tree
they've got to be the worst
I'm old and set in my ways, no stopping now, it's a shame
but in my much younger days I'd stop and I'd take the blame
I'm alright if I don't know and can't see
I'll live in hell, till the day, that they plant me
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
roll over, sit up and beg
well I'd much rather(3x)...lie down and play dead
all over so long my friend
so long all over the end
Don't mind when it happens
no problem when I am saying it
but when I lose my mind, kick my behind
because I hate when my mind keeps replaying it
I'm not bragging and I'm not proud
I hang around with a drunken crowd
we are happy, that I can say
and until we're not I kid you not, we're gonna stay that way
my life would start to settle down... Johnny!
then you came along and you turned it upside down... Vegas!
drunks and children they always tell the truth... Johnny!
but I'm sober and older and could've held on to... My Youth!
drinkin' the other day
I said I loved you, you turned away
maybe the drinking, made me cry
but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy
drunks and children they tell the truth
and that's what I am a drunken youth
and when I'm drinking I don't know why
but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy
sometimes when I am playing
I never watch what I am saying
sometimes I lose my head
I lose my head and things get said I never should have said
sometimes I get housed
housed soused and shoot off my mouth
and sometimes I kick it out, and I don't know what I'm talkin' about
I don't know what I'm talking about
you know, I've made mistakes, I've had my ups and downs
my ins and outs, my share of bad breaks
but when it's all been said and done
I raise my beer and I swear God it's been fun...
good God oh my God good God good God good God good God God its been fun!
You're off base
out of line and in my face
brace yourself - I'm coming through
and before you know what's hit you
you'll have heard my point of view
trash is trash
have I got your attention?
there's more that you should know
there's more I've got to mention
you've got to let it go
I was a child, another time another place
only a child would carry this so far
you're still in my face
I held it back, I was afraid
didn't want to blow your cover
but I was on to your charade
trash is trash
have I got your attention?
There's more that you should know
there's more I've got to mention
you've got to let it go
bronzing the garbage
there was a time I was impressed
through all the garbage
it's still not you that I detest
I hate the way
you can't forget, I hate it so
bronze what you want
but you've got to let it go
have I got through?
have I got through to you?
gave it a shot - finally got to state my case
if you've heard nothing, please hear this
don't get in my face
trash is trash
AHHHH....trash is trash
bronzing the garbage
there was a time I was impressed
through all the garbage
it's still not you that I detest
I hate the way
you can't forget, I hate it so
bronze what you want
but you've got to let it go
have I got your attention?
there's more that you should know
there's more I've got to mention
you've got to let it go
have I got your attention?
there's more that you should know
there's more I've got to mention
I've got a dollar, that I want to save
safe in my pocket, I'll try to hold fast
hey! it might be my last
I know what I've got, folded safe in its spot
I earned a dollar, it's not here to share
I've got a dollar and that's all I've got
a million more is just a single grain
a grain of sand, or just one drop of rain
a small amount might make the difference these days
a dollar and a dream is all I can raise
I had a dream, I had all the answers
to all the questions, I've ever been asked
and in my dream, I had all the answers
to all the questions, I've ever asked myself
man what a dream, it sure felt great
took to the streets, 'cause I couldn't wait
to freely give wisdom and share what I knew
I had a dream and that's all I had
a million here, lay down in pain every night
a million there, to stay alive must fight
I'm sure my numbers underestimate
a dollar and a dream, I swear it's not too late
I had a dollar, I wanted to save
keep in my pocket, I held fast
a dollar bill, that I would take to my grave
deep in my pocket like it was my last
look for the dollar, now it's not there
even the pants are a different pair
I earned the dollar, I had to share
I had a dollar and that's all I had
a million more, is just a star in the sky
tip of the iceberg, but we've all got to try
our works cut out, and there's work to be done
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman)
you thought the idea was good, to hang around in my neighborhood
thought it was a good idea, you even thought it might advance your career
Thought that! you thought that time was on your side
And you! and you can go along for the ride
thought you wouldn't go too far, your thoughts have got you where you are
never had a crystal ball, never promised you at all
never promised you a thing, I never knew what things would bring
it can't hurt, It can't hurt, not gonna hurt you Doll!
it hasn't helped, it hasn't helped hasn't helped you At all!
you believe that being where you've been was a way that you could walk right in
and you were sure that going where you've gone was a way that you could get up on
Had to! you had to do what you had to do
And you! bit off more than you could chew
open you're eyes and look at where you're at,
shut your mouth and swallow that
never had a crystal ball, never promised you at all
I never promised you a thing, never knew what things would bring
it can't hurt, it can't hurt, not gonna hurt you Doll!!
it hasn't helped, it hasn't helped, has it helped you at all!
I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried, I can't seem to get through.
Yo Dennis man, see if she'll listen to you.
AAAhh it can't hurt, it can't hurt, not gonna hurt you Doll!!
it doesn't help, it doesn't help, has it helped you At all?
it can't hurt, no it can't hurt, no it can't hurt you Doll!
It doesn't help, it hasn't helped, It hasn't help you At all!
(Dicky Barrett/Nate Albert)
Police have no suspects yet,
Both women have been shot twice in the head
Gang violence in Boston
No parent has planned that their children would leave them on this earth through violence
Arrrgghhh
Hey whats the big idea? Why don't you look where you're
Police are on full alert
357 magnum 9 millimeter handgun A-K 47 and an UZI sub machine gun[4x]
you see it on TV, you know it looks cool
all these actors going around killing thousands of people
in two or three minutes, it builds up in your head and you say,
";yo I can do that"; just stand facing a wall
your enemies are all around you
you can feel the tension, right behind you
357 magnum 9 millimeter hangun A-K 47 and an UZI sub machine gun
everybody's trying to take Take!
take over my spot, people just trying to take Take!
take what I got see if I'm strapped, they can't get to me
everybody's afraid of each other
you make enemies so easily just hangin' on the corner
Gang violence in Boston[4x] Nathan!
chains snatched a couple of times, shoes off your feet
feel like you've got to arm yourself to protect yourself
chains snatched a couple of times, shoes off your feet
feel like you've got to arm yourself to protect yourself
help [8x]
what do you do if someone's packin'?
what the hell can one man do?
what do you do if he's crackin'?
hope he can't shoot straight?
357 magnum 9mm handgun A-K 47 and an UZI sub machine gun
(Nate Albert/Dennis Brockenborough)
Polk-a-dots just don't go pointy shoes hurt my toes
paisley makes me nauseous when I'm down with plaid, be cautious
fucked up stripes, just don't feel right when I'm chillin with Joe late at night
money, cars, more money, no! won't make me leave my plaid at home
'cause I'm bad in plaid
you know I'm bad in plaid well I'm
time spent in hawaiian shirts some mistakes were even worse
like acid washed, or skinny ties wrap around sunglasses on my eyes
now plaid is the color of my soul so I wear it, from head to toe
breakin' microphones for the crowd I'm bad in plaid and I'm plaid and I'm proud
bad in plaid I'm so bad in plaid well I'm-
The plaid means more than the color of our clothes
It means everyone is welcome to the Mighty Mighty shows
Feel free to represent on the Bosstones' stage*
We don't care about your race, color or about your age
You just gotta wanna want it and ya gotta wanna move it
It's a plaid plaid world and we're trying to prove it everywhere we go
As long as you're united with the plaid boys from Boston then you're all invited
Everywhere you go let's all get united with the plaid boys from Boston
and you're all invited!
bad in plaid, bad in plaid, bad in ..... PLAID!
(Mighty Mighty Bosstones)
I like noise, that's why I'm livin' where I am.
I like the noise and confusion of a traffic jam.
I like the sound of a jet as it's shakin' my dwellin'
I like ragin', rampagin' and screamin' and yellin'
sound of a fire engine headed for a fire.
Emotions so high they can't get any higher
goin' out of control in an outta hand crowd
I like noise and it's gotta be loud.
Awfully quiet, Awfully quiet, Awfully quiet
It was awfully quiet on the streets yesterday
people on the streets had little to say
well I walked the streets and barely heard a sound
it was awfully quiet on the streets downtown.
Sometimes quiet's okay, sometimes quiet's alright.
Given the choice, I like noise, morning, noon, and night.
It was awfully quiet and on the trains last night.
People on the trains kept the conversation light.
I rode the trains and barely heard a word
quietest train I ever heard.
Sometimes quiet's okay, sometimes quiet's alright.
Given the choice, I like noise, morning, noon, and night.
Awfully quiet, Awfully quiet, Awfully quiet
It was awfully quiet and I needed some noise
I got on the blower called up the boys
I was doing so bad I could barely hack it
they came to my house and they kicked up a racket
ooh-ah [2x]
they turned my place on its ear ooh
the boy's began to riot ah
it felt so good to hear ooh
on a day that was so quiet ah
I screamed and cheered them on ooh
and I helped out where I could ah
and when they all were gone ooh
I was feeling good!
I like noise that's why I'm livin' where I am.
I like the noise and confusion of a traffic jam.
I like the sound of a jet as it's shakin' my dwellin'
I like ragin' rampagin' and screamin' and yellin'
sound of a fire engine headed for a fire.
Emotions so high they can't get any higher
goin' out of control in an outta hand crowd
I like noise and it's gotta be loud.
yeah it's gotta be loud
oh yeah its gotta be loud
come on its gotta be loud
from now on its gonna be loud oooh yeah
No time now for losing tempers
or filling up with rage or anger
flying off the handle could be detrimental
calmer hands are called for here
a breath or two might be applied
we'll count to ten and then decide
a rash decision - crash collision
damage done beyond repair
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
the temperature we need that to drop
a wrong move now might spell disaster
a selfish one might spell it faster
let's relax, review the facts
for all involved that might be best
a world of difference might be made
if our next move could be delayed
we'll sort it out and we'll talk about
just what it was that caused this mess
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, that's the worst thing we could do
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
watch what we say, don't walk away, we'll see it through
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
the temperature we need that to drop
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman)
standing stiff on a cliff and I'm not gonna leap,
checked out the water but it's much too deep
no going back there's no turning around,
so I'll stay here and wait God I hope that I'm found
my [7x] thoughts were in knots but I couldn't get to sleep,
went up to the attic to see what to keep
threw out the useless and now it's bone-dry,
but I still couldn't die and couldn't figure out why
no way, no how, no what? what now?
the place is packed I needed that
the bottles cracked I'm glad for that
a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
the place is packed I needed that
the bottles cracked I'm glad for that
a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
the attic was empty and my eyes were shut,
I had to do soemthing but I didn't know what
the darkness was nice but it wasn't enough,
the clock wasn't stopping so I had to get tough
get tough, get up, get out, get tough!
the place is packed I needed that
the bottles cracked I'm glad for that
a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
the place is packed I needed that
the bottles cracked I'm glad for that
a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
got up and out and found out it was raining,
the car lived then died but I wasn't complaining
hell bent for action and it had to be out there,
I walked then I ran hoping something was somewhere
before too long it didn't take long,
this place came along and I ended up here
the place is packed I needed that the bottles cracked
I'm glad for that a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
the place is packed I needed that the bottles cracked
I'm glad for that a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
that's a hell of a hat that you're wearing
it goes real well with the earring
five through the nose, bold and daring
you've got to pardon me if I'm staring
man, I really dig your shoes
phat fade and fresh tattoos
bet the females can't refuse
and if I'm staring please excuse
sharpest motherfucker in the joint
the other motherfuckers stop and point
the gear you wear seems complete
why you gotta pack the heat
we question one accessory
don't think the piece is necessary
we agree you're dressed to kill
but wonder if you will
hell of a hat you're sporting Jack
diamond cuff links and a sweet tie tack
the pocket watch must've set you back
you're the man, man, you're the mack
the pinstriped number, me oh my, that's rude
and that's a hell of an attitude
you made the scene and set the mood
I'm only staring, cause I'm nervous dude
sharpest motherfucker, we repeat
no other motherfucker can compete
the clothes you chose, are stylish son
why you gotta wear the gun
we question one accessory
don't think the piece is necessary
we agree you're dressed to kill
From the album Let's Face It
Royal Oil, come on bubble and boil
Stabs like dagger, make you stagger
On the hot tin foil
Mind your mind or it will surely spoil
then you sleep down in the soil
Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil
When you smoke or poke the poison
You lose the chance to be tomorrow
Look out on the horizon
And see the sadness, the pain and the sorrow
I can't say enough about the stuff
Or what it has in store
When you smoke or poke the poison
You won't be anymore
Royal Oil, come on bubble and boil
Stabs like dagger, make you stagger
On the hot tin foil
Mind your mind or it will surely spoil
Then you sleep down in the soil
Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil
Royal Oil has cut many down to size
Spikes gonna strike the weak and strong alike
And then forever, and ever close those eyes
Make up your mind to keep your mind up
And to your life be loyal
Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil
Royal Oil, big trouble brewing
Long, lonely road, long road to ruin
Wrong path to take, great big mistake
And then you sleep down in the soil
Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil
Without any training
It's pouring,
It's raining
Training or a trade
Hey, you bet I'm afraid
Unequipped with a skill
But I'm thrilled with the thrill
Underskilled, unprepared
Hey, who wouldn't be scared
Bring on the obstacles
And burn me a bridge
I'm not sure, should I call
This my range or a ridge?
There ain't none too high
If I'm up for the climb
I'll go zero to sixty
And stop on a dime
A dime for a dozen
If that's what you're after
A moment of silence
A lifetime of laughter
On the brighter side
And on a happier note
The noise, well it's just love
That gets caught in my throat
The end of the line's
Not the end of a rope just a salesman
Selling a bucket of hope
When the bucket gets kicked
And my chips are all cashed
My intentions, conventions
(Dicky Barrett/Nate Albert/Joe Gittleman)
when he left, he showed up at my door, different than he was before
I was scared, and he was way off track I thought he wasn't coming back
he told me, people were out after him and talked of places that he'd never been,
on a mission, and sworn to secrecy, different than he used to be
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
when he was gone, he slept out on my couch in the daytime he was always out
I never knew where he went or how his afternoons were spent he said
he had to slay a dragon, kill a giant, fix a wagon wage a war, feed the world,
and stamp out sin, in the daytime he was never in
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
I'm a freight train baby don't give me no sidetrack, no!
I want your main line baby! climb aboard the Eden Express!
this train is coming through! this train is bound for glory!
this train, this, train is comig through! this train is bound for glory!
when he left, he showed up at my door, different than he was before
I was scared and he was way off track I thought he wasn't coming back
when he spoke it was tough to tell, he ever left or wasn't well
lost his balance tripped and fell he came back and we were glad as hell
when he came back, he showed up at my door, different than he was before
I was geared 'cause he was back on track it's good to have my old friend back
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
From the album Let's Face It
Well he was fueled by a lack
Drew inspiration from a need
So many problems to crack
And mouths to feed
Crooked was the path
And brazen was the walk
A cocky swagger, up the ladder
And could he ever talk
The last hurrah?
Nah! I'd do it again
The Rascal King behind the bars
Or the one in front of them
The love of God
And constant contradictions
With just a smile, wink or nod
What's stranger fact or fiction?
And never ceasing to amaze
On a regular basis
First hand into his pocket
Or first fist into the faces
The last hurrah?
Nah! I'd do it again
The Rascal King behind the bars
Or the one in front of them
A legendary character
When?
Only then
Where?
Only there
A hero or a hooligan?
Well, that part's never clear
Pride or shame, it's all the same
Who's innocent or who's to blame?
Politics or just a game?
Well in the end they knew his name
The last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again
The Rascal King behind the bars
Or the one in front of them
He turned up to get a job
To show he wasn't scared
All wrapped up in that army crap
He thought he'd be prepared
Well at the age of seventeen,
He was forced to choose
Now at the age of twenty-one
He's in catch-22
He turned up for just three years
It seemed a small amount
But what they didn't tell him was
The first two didn't count
At the age of seventeen how was he to know?
That at the age of twenty-one
He'd still have more to go?
Tin soldier! He signed away his name!
Tin soldier! No chance of casual fame!
Tin soldier! Well now he knows the truth!
Tin soldier! He signed away his youth!
He turned up, to start out right
To do right by his son
Well now he waits
And he counts the days
That mark time since day one
At the age of seventeen
He did what he was told
Now at the age of twenty-one
There's still one-third to go!
Tin soldier! He signed away his name!
Tin soldier! No chance of casual fame!
Tin soldier! Well now he knows the truth!
Tin soldier! He signed away his youth!
(Left! Right! Left right left! Left! Right! Left right left!)
At the age of seventeen
He fall in line to
Now at the age of twenty-one
He still marches to
(One! Two! Three! Four!)
TIN SOLDIER! He signed away his name!
TIN SOLDIER! No chance of casual fame!
TIN SOLDIER! Well now he knows the truth!
TIN SOLDIER! He signed away his youth!
TIN SOLDIER! What is he fighting for?
TIN SOLDIER! To win a fucking war?
TIN SOLDIER! (Completely indecipherable lyric)
TIN SOLDIER! Arrgh yeah!
Signed away his name
You would break so easily
So fragile that it frightens me
A harsh sudden reality
A painful possibility
To see it's like the strangest dream
To be it needs to still be seen
As loud as any noise you've heard
As quiet as a whispered word
Try to answer questions forced
Forced inside of me
You were forced across the line
You're not providing me
You would break so easily
I watched you break so easily
What's it like to be right up against
Not stay on this side of the fence
A line so fine it can't be traced
A life so suddenly erased
Two came through just like a train
A flash and nothing's been the same
Try to answer questions forced
Forced inside of me
You were forced across the line
You're not providing me
Providing me with what I need
To put a cover on
You took the answers when you broke
So easily you're gone
Gone
Once the same until
You broke so easily
Tell me now
Try to answer questions forced
Forced inside of me
You were forced across the line
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Nate Albert/Dennis Brockenborough/Bosstones)
You made your bed, that's where you lie
No pearly gates when you die
We tried to teach, you didn't learn
You're going down, you're gonna burn
Fast at passing judgement and your quick to cast a stone
Hypocrite taking shit, leave me alone
Thump the book and twist the word
You're setting sinners straight
Point your finger, wag your tongue
then pass around the plate
I've made my bed that's where I'll lie,
Won't see the gates when I die
And I've been told I'll never learn,
I'm going down I'm gonna
Screaming demons all hell broke loose
and other dark remarks
You say that's Satan's waiting for me
but I don't give a fuck
If words and music tick you off
then you're the one who's sick
But I think it fucking followers that really make you tick
As far as I can tell I'm going to hell
As far as I can see, you're coming with me
You made your bed that's where you'll lie
No pearly gates when you die
We tried to teach, you didn't learn
You're going down, you're gonna burn
Holy smoke! is this a joke?
I mean man you're on the move,
Shut 'em up and shut 'em down
If you don't approve
Cuss and curse and stuff your purse
And tell me where I'm goin'
Holy cow, man, don't stop now, man,
Your bank account is growin'
You made you're bed that's where you'll lie
No pearly gates when you die
We tried to teach, you didn't learn
You're going down, you're gonna burn
You made you're bed that's where you'll lie
Thanks God I've got a place to sleep
No pearly gates when you die,
why should I worry now or cry
You know I'm not concerned
You're going down, you're gonna burn
never lose my wallet
it would put me in a spot
never lose my sense
at least how much I've got
never lose my family
never lose my friends
never lose my youth
I hope it never ends
hope I never lose my wallet
and hell I hope to hell
and only time will tell
I hope I never lose my mind
or lose myself somewhere
not too far from here
that nobody can find
never lose my hair
I would hate to go without
never lose direction
and wander all about
never lose my courage
never lose my hope
never lose my girl
it would make it hard to cope
hope I never lose my wallet
and last of all
not least of all
I hope I never lose my mind
or lose myself somewhere
not too far from here
that nobody can find
(Nate Albert/Dicky Barrett/Bosstones)
It's 4:30 in the morn'
I'm tattered, tired and torn
Trying to keep up the pace,
This ain't my home, this ain't my place
The candle keeps on burning
at this point there's no returning
The policy is clear, anything goes when you are here
Almost anything goes
From the nightclubs to the shows
Almost anything goes
From the haircuts to the clothes
Almost anything goes
From your head down to your toes
Almost anything goes,
Does this place ever close?
I wanna wake up in a city
That likes to go to bed
Where they know what time of day it is
but I'm stuck here instead
The rules are disregarded
So it's time we all got started
Moving at this hyperspeed
This city seems to need
Nice place to visit but I don't wanna die here
I stay on my toes wherever I go by
I was killing all my money,
Spending brain cells just as fast
So I'll grab a taxi cab, head somewhere I can crash
Driver, port authority
Home's my destination
Don't wake me up till we're near
Park Street Station
There's this electric lure that's sometimes so attractive
But I'd rather hang my hat on a hook that's not so active
I was walking on the wild side, I was in that state of mind
The neon lights were bright
but I'll be leaving them behind
Big city of dreams can be a nightmare
A knife, a fork a bottle, a cork I'm outta here
I've heard all the stories, the failure and glories
I haven't had either
Boast and toast I'm the best and I'm a mess
I know I'm not neither
Thought I was down as far as any man could go,
Thought my highs were giant size
I know now that's not so
I know you heard, know you heard, know you heard,
Don't believe a word, not a word, one word
It's been overblown, the truth should be known
'til now I couldn't see
Put my cards on the table while I'm still able,
I guess I really don't know how to party
It's blown out of whack,
The truth is what's lacking, 'til now I couldn't see
The long and the short I'd like to report,
I guess I really don't know how to party
Really don't by any shape or form
Whether straight up in the sunshine
or passed out in the storm
Don't know how but now I know I don't
Will it help me out? No, it probably won't
Ten nine ain't no hero number one at bad behavior
Five, four, three, two, what? not zero
Don't go counting on a savior
I was playing it safe when I'd fall on my face
Entertainment was what I was after,
Harmless fun, no damage done
I was out and about for the laughter
Thought I was some-thing
Really something no one was gonna touch
Ace in the place, kingpin of sin I didn't know too much
Don't believe everything you've heard,
Don't believe a solitary word
It's been overblown, the truth should be known,
'til now I couldn't see
Put my cards on the table while I'm still able
I guess I really don't know how to party
Really don't by any shape and form
Whether straight up in the sunshine
or passed out in a storm,
Don't know how but now I know I don't
Will it help me out, no it probably won't
I don't have a notion and I don't have a clue,
An iota or an inkling where to start or what to do
The foggiest, the faintest, the slightest I ain't got
Will it help me out?
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)
How did this could this come to this?
Helpless heartless loneliness,
A hand held out hope someone gives
I'm a man without a place to live
A man without a place to go
And it just might be my fault I know
Won't hold you up or bag your eyes
But I'm a man please realize
How did this could this come to this?
Helpless heartless loneliness
Heartless, had a heart just yesterday
Helpless didn't used to be this way
Homeless, that's the worst part of it all
Fuck this,
What I scream at every wall
Are my screams being ignored
I'm screaming can you help me Lord
No one hears a man like me
It's easier if they don't see
So let all just pretend to feel and make believe that I'm not real
Help is what I'm screaming for,
Help me please don't just ignore
It's come to this
Helpless heartless loneliness
Hand held out, hope someone gives
I'm a man without a place to live,
A man without a place to go
And it just might be my fault I know
Won't hold you up or bag your eyes
But I'm a man please realize
How did this could this come to this,
Did this could this come to this,
Did this could this come to this,
Did this could this come to this
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)
Down the street, around the corner,
over the bridge, that dirty water,
College campus, mighty minds
A reactor right behind
Passed the candy factory, Salvation Army, fire station
Through the square, I hate that place Up the stairs
Next the doors, they never work I never let that bother me
I hope some worker's not disgruntled
I hope there's something there for me
An old man reads the paper loudly everyday now for a year
Stamp machines and wanted posters here again,
again I'm here
737 almost everyday
Nice to know that someone hears us
It's good to know somebody's there
Takin the time to say hello
Taking the time to show you care
Write again and thanks again
From the bottom of my heart See you soon and till then
737 is a real big part
737 almost everyday
Shoe glue
What can I do? A man's not well dressed
if his shoes are a mess Rock and Roll
I've got a hole
Right in my sole
Let's rock!
It's fucking my walk
And soaking my sock
Who knew?
It's not stopping my step or stepping my stop
We've got it up and we won't let it drop
Beer here,
Don't wanna see clear
I see a point in wrecking the joint
We're here to quench our thirst a bit
But we won't get the worst of it
Turn it up more than a notch
Like a punch to the face or a kick to the crotch
All night never ending benefiting from a bender
If nothing's worrying you that's the key
'cause nothing's worrying me
And nothing's worrying mem
I see my girl's been forced to hide
a brand new emptiness inside
I wish that I could fill the space
it's not my place to take the place
she's been hurt and she's been lost before
this loss has her alone once more
even though my girl's alone
she stays together strong as stone
she stops my rain, she calms my storm
miracles she can perform
I've seen tough times, she's seen me through
and always knew just what to do
so many rely on her, I'm one of them and I know it
when demons haunt inside of her she fights hard not to show it
I've seen my girl forced to take
pain, tragedy, and much heartache
the tears she hides, the smile she fakes
and through it all, she doesn't break
I don't know where she finds the strength
I'm only glad that she can
just when I think my girl is down
she's on her feet again
she stops my rain, she calms my storm
miracles she can perform
I've seen tough times, she's seen me through
and always knew just what to do
so many rely on her, I'm one of them and I know it
when demons haunt inside of her she fights hard not to show it
I've seen her world before my eyes
get filled with evil, painful, spiteful lies
still she fights, still she tries
and she will fight until she dies
demons haunt inside of her (3x)
still she fights and still she tries
demons haunt inside of her
she will fight until she dies
Don't mind when it happens
no problem when I am sayin' it,
but when I lose my mind
kick my behind
because I hate when my mind keeps replayin' it.
I'm not braggin', and I'm not proud
I hang around a drunken crowd
we are happy, that I can say
and until we're not, I kid you not
we're gonna stay that way.
We're down, down, down,
one more day of sayin' we won't be no more,
down, down, down,
one more good day of sayin' we won't be no more
drinkin' the other day
I said ";I love you";, you turned away
maybe the drinkin'
it made me cry,
but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy
drunks and children they tell the truth
that's just what I am, I'm drunken youth
and when I am drinkin' I don't know why
but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy
sometimes when when I'm playin'
I never watch what I'm sayin'
sometimes I lose my head
I lose my head and things get said
I never should have said
sometimes I get housed
I get housed I get soused
and shoot off my mouth
and sometimes I can't get out
and I don't know what I'm talkin' about
you know i've made mistakes,
I've had my ups and downs
my ins and outs
my share of bad breaks
but when it's all
been said and done
I raise my beer and I swear
";God it's been fun!";
Good God oh my God good God good God
I can't help it if I was, hey, if I wasn't born with a cool name like Dicky!
Alright my name is Dicky Barrett fromn Boston Massachusetts,
with me tonight is a warm-hearted human being
and a cold blooded entertainer. Who is it y'all?
Hello my name is Jimmy G. and I'm from NYC.
Let's bust it Dicky Let's do it holmes
When it starts to kick in,
and I start to kick it out
when it comes a-callin
well I know what its all about, about
and it comes a-callin
more and more each day
and a little bit ugly now
is what it's got to say,
well thats ok
little bit ugly now (3x)
who? what? where? how?
little bit ugly now (3x)
right now! right now!
little bit ugly now
little bit ugly 'cause the time is right
little bit ugly now
little bit ugly now tonight
when it comes a-knockin'
outside my door
well I let it in
because it's been there before
let's let it in!
and it comes a-knockin', more and more each day
and a little bit ugly now is what its got to say
and it comes a-knockin', more and more each day
and a little bit ugly now is what its got to say
when it comes around here its really nothin new
get a little bit ugly is what its telling me to do
when it comes a knockin its really nothing new
get a little bit ugly is what it's telling me to do
a little bit ugly now (6x)
right now right now
a little bit ugly now
a little bit ugly 'cause the time is right
a little bit ugly now
a little bit ugly now tonight
when I'm a little bit ugly it's my kind of feeling
I'm drunk and I'm blind
and I'm a little bit ugly it's my kind of feeling
I'm outta my mind
ah-I'm ugly (4x) little bit ugly now
a little bit ugly cuz the time is right
little bit ugly now
little bit ugly now tonight
little bit ugly now (6x)
Well he told me
The highway called for him to hit it.
So that's what he did.
Now he regrets he ever did it now.
To California.
He said that's where he'd find his fortune.
And where it's warmer
The weather's warmer and the girls are scorching hot.
He quit his job down at the diner.
And then he loaded up his SUV.
Just like a modern 49er.
Except for the Schlager and the PCP.
To California.
He said he'd make it there come hell
Or come high water.
He isn't doing very well.
He made it to Atlantic City.
To try to double what he brought.
Lost it to a voodoo girl named Kitty.
Totaled the truck out in the parking lot.
So he decided
He was determined not to turn back. No way.
So guess what he did?
Well he snuck aboard an Amtrak Train.
To California.
He said that's where he'd find his fortune.
And where it's warmer.
The weather's warmer and the girls are scorching hot.
To California.
Just got a postcard in the mail.
"Just to inform ya.
(The end is near! )
Graffiti worth reading rarely is written on walls that are worth writing on
So if that is true then believe me now you worth reading graffiti is gone
While we're on it get off it the days of the prophet of writing his words on the wall
Are gone now behind us but somehow we find ourselves desperately reading it all
Repent! (repent! ) Obey! (obey! ) The end is near
I tagged and marked and bragged and barked and
I was here
We wrote on the surface with no real purpose or reason or rhyme what to write
Out of place and outdated and poorly illustrated and that would be being polite
And not for one loss but who's counting the cost and then figuring out what we're losing
I would guess we are losing much less than we figured unless that's confusing
Repent! (repent! ) Obey! (obey! ) The end is near
I tagged and marked and bragged and barked and
I was here
When it's all done and stated look at what was created and don't take it out on us all
We try taking it lighter and don't blame the writer just do what I do blame the war
Repent! (repent! ) Obey! (obey! ) The end is near
I tagged and marked and bragged and barked and
I was here
Graffiti worth reading rarely is written on walls that are worth writing on
So if that is true then believe me now you worth reading graffiti is gone
Graffiti worth reading rarely is written on walls that are worth writing on
You made some of my favourite records
The sweet sweet sounds that you cut will last
Reflect back, I drop a needle on a track
And I was able to
Tough it through a very checkered past
Thank you for the records
I love the way you make your music
You've got a lovely way with words
The music plays, in turn you turn your phrase
Turn up the volume on
The sweetest sounds I've ever heard
Thank you for the records [x2]
Put them on
They go round and round and round and round again
Oh, come on
I just love the sound the sound the sound of them
It's a sin
What was written in spin
Yeah you there go and so you win
Don't pay attention to the slander
The harsh harsh words someone's to sense
As I recall, the sound was a beautiful wall
The magnitude of it was immense
Thank you for the records [x2]
Put them on
They go round and round and round and round again
Oh, come on
I just love the sound the sound the sound of them
And it's a sin
What was written in spin
Yeah you there go and so you win
[Spoken]
Thank you for the records
For the records put me down
I really love the way the records sound
Thank you for the records [x2]
Put them on
They go round and round and round and round again
Oh, come on
Way too many stars
Way too many stripes
Far too many bagpipers bangin' on the pipes
Too many glory! hallelujah! rattled battle cries
Pass the ammunition!
Telling way too many lies
[Chorus:]
Too many alone
Too many aware
Too many- it vainly goes on over there
Too many bombs that are bursting the dreams
of the dads and the moms who now know what it means
Too many lives
Too many lost
Too many boundaries and borders've been crossed
Twenty one gunned and the bodies in bags
Done with the anthems and waived of the flags
[Chorus]
Way too many stars falling from the skies
An open invitation sent to open up their eyes
A monumental diplomatic moment that was missed
Too many make their living off it hand right over fist
Too many lives
Too many lost
Too many boundaries and borders've been crossed
Twenty one gunned and the bodies in bags
Done with the anthems and waived of the flags
[Chorus x2]
Look at everyone
There are new one's being listed close to telling
everyone take a look
look at the lives took so far
this guy had a son
a newborn that he never got to hold onto
hold everything I hate this sight
we're not the ones that went to fight this war
so go on give in and get ‘em out
spin it anyway you want to we know what you're all about
saving lives instead of young face
there might be one small saving grace
if only someone kept us safe from you!
this one's 21
his dad said the core was all he ever dreamed of
His marine core dreams well they came true
But he didn't get to be 22
This list
It goes on and on and on
There are new one's being listed close to telling now
I wished everyday another pose
Pray to god and hope we're almost through with this
so go on give in and get ‘em out
spin it anyway you want to we know what you're all about
saving lives instead of young face
there might be one small saving grace
if only someone kept us safe from you!
Mission accomplished
cut them loose
What is will be
what's done is done
You've fooled us all and fooled no-one
Will it be worth it, was it fun?
Weep, rip, we hope, we cope, oh well
I hope you're happy right in hell
so go on give in and get ‘em out
spin it anyway you want to we know what you're all about
saving lives instead of young face
there might be one small saving grace
if only someone kept us safe from you!
How do you like it in New York?
How's every last and little thing?
Going forward getting more
than made your move and made a fortune
Remind me where you got the ring
They took you on than took you under
A nice new haircut and a number
Here comes another wasted summer
On and on it goes
That's the way it goes
You don't get mentioned all that much
Thanks for the final Christmas card
How are they treating you?
It was nice meeting you
The summers make no difference now
but that winter sure was hard
They took you on then took you under
A nice new haircut and a number
Here comes another wasted summer
On and on it goes
That's the way it goes
How is your head when you go to bed at night?
Does your money help you sleep?
Am I right that is still might not be enough?
Don't look at me or look in my direction
Unless like me you'd like to see some change
I am the one man coalition with the package store petition
If you'd like to feel free to sign your name
Their match they've met it's not a threat
And we'll knock down every statue that they've put up
Overthrow the powers that exist
Our freedoms are at stake our way of life lies on the line
And all I need for you to do is sign
My misfortunes made me miss so many chances
Opportunities I'll never get again
But I did happen to find a cause that I can get behind
So if you don't mind would you kindly take the pen
Their match they've met it's not a threat
And we'll knock down every statue that they've put up
Overthrow the powers that exist
Our freedoms are at stake our way of life lies on the line
And all I need for you to do is sign
Without the drive or real ambition or the strength to soldier on
I was the man without a mission till this mission came along
Now I'm the one man coalition with the package store petition
Me and my seven signatures stand strong
Their match they've met it's not a threat
They've met their match it's hell they'll catch
And we'll knock down every statue that they've put up
Overthrow the powers that exist
Our freedoms are at stake our way of life lies on the line
The weight of the world at least
That weight would only be increased
Beyond what mortal men would dare to bear
Even though the weight was great
They stormed the beach and then they crashed the gate
And after there was music in the air
They will need music to uplift
It'll be a godsend it'll be a gift
And hope and glory to coincide
They'll need the strength and warmth and comfort
That the music will provide
Giving everything they had and then
Sometimes you'd have to give again
Other times there's nothing so to speak
They rose to the occasion it was cause for a celebration
And the celebration lasted for a week
They will need music to uplift
It'll be a godsend it'll be a gift
And hope and glory to coincide
They'll need the strength and warmth and comfort
That the music will provide
They will need music to uplift
It'll be a godsend it'll be a gift
And hope and glory to coincide (coincide)
They'll need the strength and warmth and comfort
That the music will provide
We will need music to uplift (To uplift)
It'll be a godsend it'll be a gift (It'll be a gift)
And hope and glory to coincide (coincide)
They'll need the strength and warmth and comfort
9 times out of 10.
The times you'd pretend.
Katie more times then not you're
You're not my friend.
So stop pretending while it's ending
And it's time I start defending
And protect myself from any more abuse
The friendship was fictitious
How could you be malicious?
You haven't got a good excuse.
You're just a waste of time to me Katie.
And you're a waste of time and errant space.
And I've been wasting time on you Katie.
There isn't any time left I can waste.
Oh your masquerade.
It's pretty plain.
Katie it's quitting time now
Now I'm afraid.
Now I've never been a quitter
Now it's something to consider
Just consider me somebody from your past.
The only thing that's satisfying
Is not the time I wasted trying
But when I stopped that's when time ran out so fast.
You're just a waste of time to me Katie.
And you're a waste of time and errant space.
And I've been wasting time on you Katie.
There isn't any time left I can waste.
No way!
You're just a waste of time to me Katie.
And you're a waste of time and errant space.
And I've been wasting time on you Katie.
There isn't any time left I can waste.
Darkness scared the daylights out of me last night
But by the grace of God I had a goal
To make it to the middle of the morning light
And safety saving sanity and soul
Do everything that we want to do
Try everything there is to try
There's nothing out there stopping me or you
Do everything before we die
Sanity worth saving well I'm not so sure
A soul is somewhat suitable to save
Feelings I had felt from falling on the floor
Good God I'm getting ready for the grave
The hour was the witching one when I first felt
The power of the darkness I was in
Triple six gun shooters in the bible belt
Something took me somewhere where I had never been
Do everything that we want to do
Try everything there is to try
There's nothing out there stopping me or you
Do everything before we die
It takes a rude awakening from time to time
Like the one that scared the daylights out of me
To make you take a look and shake you when you should be shook
And take you to the place that you're supposed to be
Do everything that we want to do
Try everything there is to try
There's nothing out there stopping me or you
Do everything before we die
Do everything that we want to do
Try everything there is to try
There's nothing out there stopping me or you
Do everything every thing
Every little thing
The horseshoe and the rabbit's foot
As luck would have it we were put
Right through the wringer recently
Which took a decent piece of me
I know that in all likelihood
That it's most likely gone for good
And I for one am good with that
So currently that's where we're at
Let's just leave well enough alone for now
We should say goodnight
I believe the horseshoe and the rabbits foot
And in the morning everything will be all right
The houndstooth and the herringbone
We couldn't have but should have known
The wringer rang it right on out
I wonder what's it all about
The story's changed so drastically
There's got to be a way that we
Could try to listen and receive
Accept acknowledge and believe
Let's just leave well enough alone for now
We should say goodnight
I beleive the houndstooth and the herringbone
And in the morning everything will be all right
Lullabies and long goodbyes and I'll admit to it
I don't know what to say to you sometimes
I believe that we should just leave it alone and hopefully
In the morning everything will be all right
The sharkskin and the tortoiseshell
As luck would have it all is well
That ends like this did any way
We said all that we hat to say
And can't diminish or dismiss
There's something to be said for this
Or nothing left that should be said
Let's leave it alone instead
I think the conversation's dead
Let's just leave well enough alone for now
We should say goodnight
I believe the sharkskin and the tortoiseshell
And I believe the houndstooth and the herringbone
And I believe the horseshoe and the rabbit's foot
Open and honest if you'd just let me level
May I say we've been this way now since the day we met the devil
What we do and don't we know how to do and won't be
Bought and sold controlled or told he don't know how to revel
What it was we were wearing the noise that you've been hearing
A culmination of an awful lot of people caring
Lets face what you're afraid of to find out what we're made of
In the process made aware that there is nothing here worth fearing
Open and honest that is just my suggestion
You don't know when they might throw at you curve ball or a question
And even if you knew it you might not know who threw it
That might be worse I'm thinking or that might be my impression
So let's not mention who you paid attention to
Could not afford to get on board but something struck a cord with you
And then from that point on you knew you were to far gone
To go back when there's more I'm sure to go for and look forward to
Well aware and self asserted warned and well alerted
A bond so strong it can't be wrong and it will never be deserted
Stick together that's the plan stick to that the best we can
Nothing left to say
Thank you
Well aware and self asserted warned and well alerted
A bond so strong it can't be wrong and it will never be deserted
Stick together that's the plan stick to that the best we can
Nothing left to say
It was May of 1992 when he made history
The 43rd appearance for him on the telecast
How he did what he did on that day remains a mystery
And he holds the record to this day that no one has surpassed
Candlepin Paul candlepin ball
That's all it took to make the candlepins fall
They kept falling they kept falling they kept falling down
They kept falling they kept falling they kept falling down
Deadwood David Richards was a champ in every sense
A champion that showed up on that day just to defend
His television title and his pride in his defense
There was no way that he could possibly predict how this would end
Candlepin Paul candlepin ball
That's all it took to make the candlepins fall
They kept falling they kept falling they kept falling down
They kept falling they kept falling they kept falling down
They kept falling they kept falling they kept falling down
They kept falling they kept falling they kept falling down
Sometimes the order's too tall odds had him coming up short
They called him Candlepin Paul the unlikely hero the unlikeliest of sports
Remember Candlepin Paul a little love and support
The man stands alone after all the unlikely hero the unlikeliest of sports
Those there can not ever recall having seen anything of the sort
Bad news if he could choose
Would he refuse to be the bearer
Seems what he has to do
Could not be any clearer
It's a job he can't neglect
Its consequences will affect
I'm glad that I'm not in his shoes
He's the bearer of bad news
What can he do?
He's got an ugly job to do
Oh! There's always something
That can set you back
That's the way life is
Bad breaks for heaven sakes
And mistakes he couldn't count
To put it politely It's a very large amount
Whenever he gets involved
You end up with problems you can't solve
You're cleaning up the mess he makes
He's a victim of bad breaks
What can you say?
Will he always be this way?
Oh! There's always something
That can set you back T
hat's the way life is
It's not sunny everyday
And there are bumps on every road
Toss in one more dumb cliche
Like life can be a heavy load
Said life can be a heavy load now
Without really knowing I took all the wrong routes
The misguided monster in the Doc Marten boots
In the wrong directions against all of the grains
Got off at all the wrong stops, back onto all the wrong trains
When holy hell just broke loose, to cut it I shut it down
There was the substance abuse running rampant through town
And when the trouble I had at the back door of the Channel
A steady headache and a handful it was
Too hard to handle
Too hard to handle
Time I took a good look at the route that I took
Without a drop of the sense that God had gave to a stone
But in my own self defense well I was not all alone
I had the partners and colleagues and the cohorts in crime
Heaven sent to me hell bent to be one hell of a time
There was a swift sudden shift and way to many went south
The deadly God given gift to junkies I kept my mouth shut
While I made up my mind I had some choices to make
Should I leave Hell far behind me just
For Heaven's sake
For Heaven's sake
I just took a good look at the route that I took
I took them all
Can you recall
The concert hall
Down at the Bradford Ballroom I was tripping pretty hard I had dropped what I had copped down on the Boulevard
Without suggesting to you the routes I took were never wrong
I took a look and still I took and somehow I stayed strong
And I just stayed on the course with very few deviations
One of two situations some other odd altercations
And when my days were to dark well I had something to sell
I am the carnival barker with some stories to tell
There'll be apologies made at every fork and each bend
And I'm so glad that I stayed and I will
Stay till the end
Stay till the end
Glad I took a good look at the route that I took
Stay till the end
Stay till the end
Sitting in the car with the engine off
and I've got no where to go
I need to be somewhere away from here to think
I rake and rack will you be back?
I've been trying not to crack - Yeah
[Chorus:]
Yeah you left right?
Yeah you left right?
Are you regretful? Are you?
Are you remorseful? Are you?
Are you successful? Or are you just trying to make it through?
Never felt as fractured as I feel
In all the days I've been alive
I don't see myself collecting me to soon
I sift and sort and come up short
So far past my last resort - Yeah
[Chorus]
Did you whole world just shatter?
Are you happy or sadder?
Does it really matter?
Did I matter to you?
Are you better off now
Would you tell me if you were worse?
I don't know what it is that I want to believe
Any decisions that you wish you could reverse?
You left - Yeah you left right?
But you didn't want to leave me
Lying on my back where the sofa was for two or three days now
A hollow empty vacancy in me
I search and seek it's pretty bleak
I'll be here for at least a week - Yeah
[Chorus]
Did you whole world just shatter?
Are you happy or sadder?
Does it really matter?
The bells, the bows, the flashing lights,
the mistletoes and the 'Silent Nights'--
It's all for show, but that's all right.
That's not why I love this time of year.
This time of year,
It gets me, and never lets me
Act like I don't care.
This time of year,
Is my favorite time of year,
'Cause all of us are here together.
The stores are packed
With stuff for us to by.
The shelves are stacked
A mile high...
But let's get back
To what I love about this time of year.
It gets me, and never lets me
Act like I don't care.
This time of year,
Is my favorite time of year
'Cause all of us are here together.
There's crap - it's true --
What can you do?
It's simply spending it with you
That keeps me looking forward to
Lookin' forward to this time of year
It gets me, and never lets me
Act like I don't care.
This time of year,
Is my favorite time of year
Is it better through the worst?
Could it be worst in the better?
And this scene is mediocre
As all the fucking rest
Is it a no-go and so-so
Above average and labor loaders
Come and show them all that
That all you need to know is that
You don't have to know the meaning
Just show that there is meaning
In what is being said to you
You don't have to know
We've already said the tone
Has happened and some know
Is it subject for discussing?
Is it better left alone?
Should it be fixed or be nixed?
Is it said or 86ed?
Is this a business?
The one that's being made is this
You don't have to know the meaning
Just show that there is meaning
In what is being said to you
You don't have to know
The friendships in action
Sat all through subtraction
Disturbing emetics
An up-chain reaction
A monetary setback
A minor distraction
A milestone marker
A break in the action
Your inner spirit's spell
Your side you'd like to tell
How'd you let it go?
Unless you'd rather yell
We'll dream you, and long you
Remember, we love you
We've got to go
But you should now
That we'll being thinking of you
You don't have to know the meaning
Just show that there is meaning
In what is being said to you
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