88 Fingers Louie is a band from Chicago, Illinois which was formed in 1993. They play a style of hardcore punk, melodic hardcore, and punk rock. In 1993 they released their debut 7", Go Away. After disbanding in 1999, members Joe Principe and Dan Wleklinski went on to form the punk rock band Rise Against. Denis Buckley currently sings in melodic hardcore band Explode and Make Up. John Carroll currently plays drums in Chicago based post punk band Paper Mice. Glenn Porter became the drummer for Alkaline Trio after leaving 88 Fingers Louie.
In October 2009, the band performed a reunion show at Chicago's annual Riot Fest. The lineup featured founding members Mr. Precision (Dan Wleklinski), Denis "The Grandpa" Buckley, and the band's last drummer before breaking up, John Carroll. Bassist Joe Principe was asked to join, but was unable to due to commitments with Rise Against, so the band added new bassist John Contreras. Previous drummer Glenn Porter also played 5 songs during the reunion show.
The album titled 88 Fingers Louie LIVES is a 78-Minute 26-Track Live CD from Chicago’s Bottom Lounge recorded 8-15-2009. The recording is available from online music store www.interpunk.com. The DVD is available through Useless Distribution.
The band continued to tour and played at several festivals from 2009 on. The band stopped activities for an indefinite period of time in 2011.
Get bored just watching you got better things to do
Don't wanna sniff your glue no one to answer to
You wanna throw your life away or save it for a rainy day
It doesn't matter either way
Get bored just watching you got better things to do
Don't wanna sniff your glue no one to answer to
You wanna throw your life away or save it for a rainy day
It doesn't matter either way
You wanna throw your life away or save it for a rainy day
It doesn't matter either way
Always the problem, I speak before I think
I think I need another drink (drink)
I have an answer for everything you say
A perfect time to run away
I won't apologize, or ever change
I'll drink 'till I turn blue, and live another day
Violent reactions the cause of my abuse
I try to stop but it's no use
A simple argument turns ugly when I'm drunk
I'm not the same man you once loved
I won't apologize or ever change
I'll drink 'till I turn blue and live another day
Live another day, another day, another day
I'll drink 'till I turn blue and live another day
I'm sick of feeling like the faceless one
But that's all changed because
I've found someone
If I had blinked
I probably never would have met her
And now I wouldn't change a thing
She seems to sparkle with her every move
My mind goes crazy when she's in the room
I try not tho think of how things were
When you weren't here
My friends all say I've lost my head
And it's not fair
Nothing matters whne I call
And you're not there
I've fallen totally in love and I don't care
I used to think that I could hold my own
I'd rather die than have to live alone
Whenever I'm alone with you
I keep to myself
It's not because I'm bored with you
It must be my health
I feel like I'm a little kid
Afraid to go to school
I lock myself inside my room
And act like a fool
I don't know why
And I dont' miss it
I wanna cry
And no one's listening
I don't know why
The phone keeps ringing
But I'm not home
Or maybe I am
The world outside is not the same
I don't give a damn
I like around in bed all day
The ceiling's all I see
You try to take me out the door
But I won't leave
(Chorus)
On my own
I'm afraid
All my feelings
Seem the same
Feel the same
I don't want to hear it
All you do is talk about you
I don't want to hear it
'Cause I know that none of it's true
I don't want to hear it
Sick and tired of all your lies
I don't want to hear it
When are you gonna realize...
That I don't want to hear it
Know you're full of shit
Shut your fucking mouth
I don't care what you say
You keep talking
Talking everyday
First you're telling stories
Then you're telling lies
When the fuck
Are you gonna realize
That I don't want to hear it
Know you're full of shit
I won't buy you cigarettes
I got not money, Vera
My insecurity catches up on me again
I start to shiver when you yell at me again
So many times I've felt that I've done nothing wrong
This endless battle has me singing the same song
Too many days and nights
I've ran away when I was told I wasn't right
Too many days and nights
I've started thinking that I made a big mistake
You're never home and that's a chance I cannot take
I start to think that maybe you're with someone else
If I can't trust you I don't wanna trust myself
Too many days and nights
I've ran away when I was told I wasn't right
Too many days and nights
I've kissed and made up with you for the hundredth time
Is this the end or is it just another sign
That maybe me and you can get another chance
I for one just really hope that it'll last
Too many days and nights
I've ran away when I was told I wasn't right
Too many days and nights
Too many, too many
Too many days
I've been down this lonely road before
I'm here to say it don't get better
That summer photo leaves me hurting more and my opinion doesn't matter
Don't want to think about the fun we had I won't pretend to care
Don't want to hear about what was said, your heart was never there
You said rejection used to turn you on that was your one burning confession
Never the one to care and now you're feeling lonely
I really hope you've learned your lesson
Don't want to think about the fun we had I won't pretend to care
Don't want to think about what was said you're heart was never there
Every time we played the game I thought that I would go insane
My feelings never counted
You played me like a violin, with that silly little grin
My feelings still amounted to nothing, didn't give a damn
Next time you think about what we had just remember all the moments
We shared together while you shared them with those summer photos
you had stolen
Don't want to think about what we had I won't pretend to care
Don't want to think about what was said your heart was never there
Don't want to think about what we had your heart was never there
Don't want to think about what was said I won't pretend to care
I must say thanks for giving me reasons to talways doubt myself
Is that the way that it should be
Never mind I'm back on my feet
Running away from the problems I can't face
They're not as simple as they seem
Back down (back down)
Cave in (cave in)
Look at the state I'm in, too late to set it right
4 years on it all adds up
Gave you my life and you didn't give a fuck
So chalk one up for lesson learned
Back again and bended knee you no longer have a hold on me
It's safe to say I've got no more regrets
Back Down (back down)
Cave in (cave in)
Look at the state I'm in
Too late to set it right
Set it right
Don't call this a solution you can only blame yourself
I saw though your faults, you didn't see through mine
If you words justify your actions you should've quit while you're ahead
Back down, cave in, look at the state I'm in (state I'm in)
I used to think that I could take on
The whole world
I didn't need my friends
For what I could do on my own
And then you came along
And showed me I was wrong
My world turned upside down
Ever since we were alone
You're always there
To tell me that I'm crazy
First to admit that I'm fucking crazy
Tell me somtehing I don't know
I get the feeling that you don't think so
Tell me something
I don't know you know
I start believing all the stupid words You say
I turn to liquor to make all my problems go away
You try to tell me that I'm making a mistake
I never listen to you, I justhope you stay away
I love it when you say
I'm good for nothing
you always think
That I'm up to somthing
(Chorus)
Use some sommon sense for once because you take more than you give
Turn a deaf ear on the ones whose problems don't concern you
Selfish means are not an end, my friend
Selfish means are not an end, time for giving up
Never take the time to listen
It's never in your best interest
Don't have enought humiliation to care about the rest
Selfish means are not an end, my friend
Selfish means are not an end, time for giving up
Built a wall that won't come down, desperation's common
No time for answers, just stupid questions
Selfish means are not an end, selfish means are not an end
Time for giving up, this time, this time
Let go of the past and face it
Go!
You think I'm worthless
You thought you opened my eyes
Another story, I got news for you
I don't believe you're alive
I'm sick of your mental problems
Don't talk to me about mental health
You tried to analyze me
Move on to someone else
Paint my fucking picture
It won't fit in your frame
Tomorrow's just around the corner
And I'll forget your name
I'm sick of your mental problems
Don't talk to me about mental health
You tried to analyze me
Move on to someone else
You don't know me
You don't know anything
Don't you tell me
It don't mean a thing
Stop.
You think I'm worthless
You thought you opened my eyes
Another story, I got news for you
I don't believe you're alive
I'm sick of your mental problems
Don't talk to me about mental health
You tried to analyze me
Move on to someone else
Don't talk to me about selling out cause I won't be listening
You're just another jaded kid who doesn't see
I'm making money that's quickly spent
I've got a family you ain't gotta worry 'bout the rent
Is it too much to ask do me a favor close that punk rock rulebook
Cause times have changed and so have I, I need to get by
Don't think I'd blindly take this all, without asking questions
You've waited years for me to fall, and I'm still here
You think you're clever, what do you know
The punk band wagon's taken you where you don't wanna go
Is it too much to ask, do me a favor close the punk rock rulebook
Cause times have changed and so have I, I need to get by
Is it too much to ask, do me a favor close that punk rock rulebook
Cause times have changed and so have I, I need to get by, good bye
It's fucking weird out there tonight.
The streets are crowded with no personality.
To see a different side
you can run but you can never hide from fate.
Run out of time.
Run out of time.
The future's right before your eyes.
So look inside.
Run out of time.
Your will is your protection.
Somebody sleeps alone tonight.
Ignore an offer because no one's trustworthy.
You're riding high despite.
Lack of emotion sets the tone for apathy.
Run out of time.
Run out of time.
The future's right before your eyes.
So look inside.
Run out of time.
Think for yourself.
Jaded moments.
Idle hands.
Making plans that soon fall through.
Is this what indifference means to you? Hey you.
It's fucking weird out there tonight.
They try to kill you with their curiosity.
Is there a brighter side?
You'll never know unless you understand yourself.
you don't listen to a single word
we say things get rougher
everyday fuckin' arrogance drivin' me crazy
get back in the mold
and do just what we're told
we cry for change you think
we're crazy it's not just my head [x4]
we're all dead when there's nothing left to live for
we'll all be better off dead
cuz there's nothing left to live for
Sunday's morning paper told me my luck's gonna change
If I could only learn to act my age would I keep from sleeping
Things I read the things I hear my lesson instead I stay so gullible
Monday morning's paper told me the world is gonna end
I don't need time to gather up my friends cause I haven't any
Things I read the things I hear, it all seems so incredible
You'd think by now I'd learn my lesson
Instead I stay so gullible, I'm gullible
Things I read the things I hear, it all seems so incredible
You'd think by now I'd learn my lesson, instead I stay so gullible, go
[Originally by Gorilla Biscuit]
What do you mean it's time
Time for me to grow up?
I don't want any part
It's right to follow my heart
The new kids ran
Ran out the back door fast
And the bands that came before
They had their noses in the air
Pretending that they cared about our scene
Just because our money's green
I'll tell you stage dives
Make me feel more alive
Than coded messages in slowed down songs
Now you're so ashamed
Now I'm so ashamed of you
We believed the same things
You stand to the side
Rebirth of hardcore pride
It all came true
Too bad you can't see
All the good things that I see
I made my mistake.
Empty bottles in my wake (and it hit me so hard).
Reality sets in to separate what was real in my mind.
At that moment in time,
no way that i could hide the sordid truth-of what i did to you.
Then it hit me so hard-waking up to someone much meaner than you.
When it hit me so hard i thought of you.
Excuses are made.
And nothing's left to say to try and take it back.
Unanswered call-a missed opportunity to repair a heart
that's been broken in two from misery.
At that moment in time,
no way that i could hide the sordid truth-of what i did to you.
Then it hit me so hard-waking up to someone much meaner than you.
When it hit me so hard...
Did you think of me?
Did it bring you heartache?
Promises won't change what's happened.
I live with my mistake.
The bourgeoisie had better watch out for me
All throughout this so called nation
We don't want your filthy money
We don't need your innocent bloodshed
We just wanna end your world
Well my mind's made up
Yes it's time for you to pay
Better watch out for me
I'm a member of the F.V.K.
I can't imagine any human being slapping me
I got so high that I didn't let you get to me
Ignored my problems
With the help of my little boy
I'm losing all that's close
And I don't even wonder why
And I care if I'm alone
I'm not myself unless I'm stoned
I'm in my little world;
No one can shut me out
Don't try to talk to me, I'm high
And there's no doubt
My mind has been through hell and back
And I don't care
I'm in my little world,
It's too bad you're not there
I start to freak on how
The way things used to be
You say you're happy
But there's something you're not telling me
I'm always fucked up
And that really seems to bother you
I don't ever wanna change
There's nothing you can say or do
And I don't care if I'm alone
I'm not myself unless I'm stoned
(Chorus)
Do it again!
Walking down a crowded street
I stop to get something to eat
And I hope I see no one I know
Out of the blue I see my ex
I think she's looking for some sex
But I tell her I don't want to go
Some people ask me why I feel this way
I look at them and tell them just go away
I hate myself and everyone else
I just wanna be alone
No one to call me on the phone
Then I know I can be by myself
Just my luck I get a call
I can't get any sleep at all
So I tell 'em all to go to hell
Some people ask me why I feel this way
I look at them and tell them just go away
I hate myself and everyone else
Some people ask me why I feel this way
I look at them and tell them just go away
I hate myself and everyone else
I hate myself - I hate myself
I hate myself - I hate myself
I can't stand to watch myself
Or anybody else sometimes
Confidence is lacking, I turn to run away
Can't take the pressure of it all
I'm not frightened about who
I'm gonna meet
I'm just afraid that I might fall
I keep repreating the same words you say
I ignore my problems cuz they get in the way
Nothing matters when all's said and donw
Family resemblance is something
We have in common
You used to tell me never
Keep your feelings down
You can't let anger in the way
I've spent a lifetime
Looking for a little break
Things don't change,
They just stay the same
(Chorus)
Sometimes
Sometimes
I just can't help myself
(Chorus)
He stumbles in at night and the clock says 3 a.m.
The love of his life just wonders
Where on earth he's been
He can't explain himself,
A poor excuse is all he's got
A mess of contradictions have
His stomach tied in knots
She gets tired of waiting up all night
If he truly cared for her
He'd stay at gome tonight
He says he's out with friends,
Then again he could be anywhere
She starts to have a nervous breakdown when
he isn't there
She tried to call him on the phone
And no one's there
No explanation can be given
Wide awake at night again.
What is it gonna take
He tries to speak,
It makes her think his story is a fake
She can't take these fables anymore
What she wants to know is
What the phone numbers are for
The love of his life just wonders
Where on earth he's been
He can't explain himself,
A poor excuse is all he's got
I recall the time that changed
My whole fucking life
Call it fate, call it what you want,
But it happened to me
Some people go through life searching
For this thing caled love
Call it fate, call it what you want,
But it happened to me
And I can't believe
The way she makes me feel inside
When I'm around her,
I just can't help but smile
She may be unsuspecting of this
But I'll look at her
And say all of things I feel
She wants to know all the things I feel.
I'm gonna tell her how I fell inside
I've won (3x)
She makes me laugh, she makes me cry
My love for her will never die
She makes me think,
She mkaes me believe in myself
Now I can see my life is rectified
And I can't believe how
She changed my life
My outlook on life is leaning
Toard the positive
She means everything to me
And I'll do anything to keep
From losing her
Deep in my heart I can't lose her
And I don't feel like such a loser now
I've won (3x)
I've had enough
This is getting nowhere
You said you're leaving 'cause you said I'm not fair
I'm not happy but you hardly know this
Did you think that I would never know this?
It's all in your kiss
Your love I do miss
I never trusted all the friends you've been making
The time it's been taking
The rules you've been breaking
Ignored me when I asked if you have been faithful
You called me ungrateful
They made you so hateful
There's someone else on your mind
I've taken up too much of your time
What can I do?
I wanna try it again
Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse
You went and told me we were breaking up first
It made you happy when I said I missed you
Turned me around and then you said that we're through
Oh what could I do?
You said that we're through
Believe me when I say I'd like to start over
How can we start over if you're trying to cover?
Don't want you keeping more secrets beneath you
If I just can't trust you
Then I just don't want to
There's someone else on your mind
I've taken up too much of your time
What can I do?
I wanna try it again
I'm getting pissed, it doesn't seem to faze you
Now that it's over I don't seem to amaze you
You think you killed me but I think I'll pull through
It's gonna take some time
I missed the train to Boston,
Now I'm left in the Cold,
I never wanted this to end,
And now you got a new boyfriend,
He says he'll love you better,
Than I will ever do,
And will you say you love me too, oh!
Can't make up for past mistakes,
but you know I'm gonna keep on trying,
The world used to be ours to take,
Can't you see that now,
I'm dyin'
I know you broke your promise,
That you were an empty hole,
I thought I would be with you forever,
Can't stand living on my own,
Such a minor set back,
A never is all it took,
Thinks he's Mr. Perfect,
And she'll take another look,
Can't make up for past mistakes,
but you know I'm gonna keep on trying,
The world used to be ours to take,
Can't you see that now,
I'm dyin'
I'm not too great for that,
You're never coming back,
All those chances take another drink,
I thought it'd never come to that,
You moved on to better things,
And all the misery you maked,
To me all I want's the best for you, FOR YOU!
Can't make up for past mistakes,
but you know I'm gonna keep on trying,
The world used to be ours to take,
Can't you see that now,
I'm dyin'
Sit down and take a listen a story
That's my confession of how you came into my life
I wasn't sure if I was ready, I didn't think you were here already
Six weeks before the estimated time
Mom and I were holding hands we didn't think about the demands
With a tap on my right shoulder I looked up and felt so much older
You came along and I was there, I never felt so happy
Through all the hardship and despair I never felt so happy
My baby boy, promise to never make you unhappy
You're my best friend, because you make me happy
And all the times that I screwed up and lost my temper
I hope you haven't given up, we're gonna make up for lost time
To spend some time together who says it's now or never
I wanna show the world you're here, you're here and
As you and I walk holding hands we didn't think about the demands
Having fun and acting crazy, I love you my bouncing baby
You came along and I was there, I never felt so happy
Throughout the hardship and despair, I never felt so happy
My baby boy, you're my best friend, because you make me happy
As you and I walked holding hands, we didn't think about the demands
Having fun and acting crazy, I love you my bouncing baby boy
I love you my bouncing baby boy, I love you my bouncing baby boy
I love you my bouncing baby boy, sleep tight my bouncing baby boy
If you insult me in a book
And I don't know whom I'm friends of
I drop a name 'bout every hour
And when I lie about everything
I don't think anyone's listening
I bite my hand and fall to sleep
I don't need anybody much less a psudo friend like you
You don't get throught nobody you see the same shit that I do
You're The most two-faced bastard I've ever seen
And I hope and pray that you one day will know just what I mean
The most I ever saw you was when you wanted something more
I did my best to help you you did your best to slam the door
You're the most two-faced bastard I've ever seen
And I hope and pray that you one day will know just what I mean
You have annoyed me to no end I had the nerve to call you friend
Why won't you get of out of my life my back reveals the knife
That you put in me long ago I need a word before you go
Why don't you get out of my life, get out of my life
You're the most two-faced bastard I've ever seen
And I hope and pray that you one day will know just what I mean
I mean
Breaking, this breaking up is hard to take
No more apologies to say
The bottom dropped, you tried to change me
It didn't work, it's time to carry on
Anger, my temper made you so afraid
Final decisions have been made
You've gone ahead found a new shoulder to cry upon
I was the last to know
And the worst man won
I've already apologized one hundred times (and the worst man won)
Can you see the pain in my eyes
Take a long hard look (the worst man won)
Should have noticed from the start
How do you mend a broken heart
And now I know the worst man won
Last call to wake me up and stumble to the street
Don't know if I'm coming or going (one more drink)
So called friends long since departed in the night
Tomorrow morning they'll exaggerate and tell me varied lies
If they only knew what I have seen and what I have been through
The truth is bottled up inside 100 proof
Another weekend spent alone time passing by
Too drunk to pick up the receiver
Feeble attempts to help me go ignored
Don't have the energy or will power to make it anymore
If they only kew what I have seen and what I have been through
The truth is bottled up inside 100 proof
Trust what a fucked up word
It's more often misunderstood
The last time we talked was all my fault but I'm not the one to blame
You had a million chances to prove me wrong when I was right
I'm not what you had in mind
Do you remember when things seemed more at ease
Didn't put forth the effort to please ourselves
Now I won't look back and things will never be the same.
You had a million chances to prove me wrong when I was right
I'm not what you had in mind
What's on your mind I need to take a look inside
I gave you a million chances
Don't fool me with those second glances
I need to take a look inside
Beaten beyond a reasonable doubt, do you know what I'm talking about
I've seen it all a million times it's time to take back what was mine
You had a million chances to prove me wrong when I was right
I'm not what you had in mind
I've spent many hours screaming, while my feelings were concealed
Now I wanna take a moment and tell you how I really fell
Don't blame my unforgiveness you can't have what is gone
Quit searching for an answer, what we had is done
Could I ever take it back, and start again.
Today's the day I walk away, and realize this is the end
Trust, some fucked up word you often misunderstood
Last time we talked I took a walk and learned to forget your name
you're making up excuses
for something that is more than useless
pretending it don't phase you makes you feel all cold inside this shit won't
last forever so pull yourself together
you've gone to your corner without putting up a fight
chorus:
so bottle up your feelings for compassions for the weak
a six-pack of companionship is the companionship you seek
drink to oblivion - your alcohol's a slight distraction
you feel so ugly that you wanna run and hide
chorus
responsibility is gnawing at you you
put it off and it still won't help you
don't bother thinking of a way to put your mind at ease,
it's just not worth it so stop your whining!
repeat first verse chorus
You filled my head with empty promises you never kept
I heard you swear you thought the happy times would never end
Moments we spent together little did you know
I heard about your antics time and time and time again
What your so called friends told me, couldn't get inside my mind
Take your place in history and step aside, tomorrow starts today
The letters sent convey the words you never meant
Tossed in garbage with barely a second thought
Your phone calls go unanswered nothing's left to say
I won't dwell in the past cause what we had has long since gone
Did you really think I was that blind, that I would never see
What your so called friends told my couldn't get inside my mind
Take your place in history and step aside, tomorrow starts today, hey
I never talk to you what good would talking do
I said about all I could say just living for today
I never talk to you, I never talk to you
What good would talking do, but start it over, over
Did you really think I was that blink
Out making fun of me, I don't like it
I'm not some "wind-me-up" you can play
You've go thte best of me, I can't fight it
There's nothign left that I can say
This runaround you're giving me
It makes me long for better days
Don't ever take me for a fool
I'm smart enough to run away
You're standing over me, I don't mind it
You have this way of stopping time
Whenever things turn sour,
I'll be on my way
I only wanna take what's mine
I say this runaround you're giving me
There's got to be a better way
(Chorus)
You've go thte best of me
I'm not so blind that I can't see
Don't ever take me for a fool
Last thing I wants to be your tool
(Chorus)
This runaround you're giving me,
It's not the same
You don't mean nothing,
But I can't forget your name
Don't ever take me for a fool
I won't forget your golden rule
I'm smart enough to run away
Bleary eyes take me downtown.
8pm another round.
Alcoholic conversation is the best thing that i've found.
Am i the one you came to see? Cause the first round's on me.
When we close the bar i'll stumble home eventually.
Right now you're my frown.
I can't think to clear right now.
You're my frown right now.
I come alive to the sound of clinking glass.
I swear i'll be home soon, not now.
Not a word, not a sound.
I'll be home soon, not now.
Some flowers and a promise to change my tune right now.
Right now you're my frown.
I can't think to clear right now.
You're my frown right now.
You're my frown.
I can't think to clear right now.
You're my frown right now.
I can't think too clearly, think too clear right now.
[Originally by The Misfits]
Whoa oh oh oh Whoa oh Whoa oh
Stumble in some ambulance so
Pre-dawn corpses come to life
Armies of the dead survive
Armies of the hungry ones
Only-ones, lonely-ones
Ripped up like shredded-wheat
Only-ones, lonely-ones
Be a sort of human picnic
This ain't no love-in
This ain't no happening
This ain't no feeling in my arm
Whoa Whoa oh Whoa oh Whoa oh
You think you're a zombie, you think it's a scene
From some monster magazine
Well, open your eyes too late
This ain't no fantasy, boy
This ain't no love-in
This ain't no happening
This ain't no feeling in my arm
Now I'm on the escape again
Never knowing where I'll go
I hope that I'm by myself
it feels so good to be alone
pass by a familiar place
where I always made my home
wish I didn't leave so soon
there's so much I could've known
And I know that I'm not alone
that I'm not alone
And I know that I'm not alone
that I'm not alone
I just wanna run on home
just run on home
Cause I know that I'm not alone
I'm not alone
I'm up in the trees again
No one to catch me if I fall
Nobody listening to my voice
No one to answer when I call
I wish that I could take back
all the hurtful words I've said
That seemed a long time ago
I wish those words were just misread
And I know that I'm not alone
that I'm not alone
And I know that I'm not alone
that I'm not alone
I just wanna run on home
just run on home
Cause I know that I'm not alone
I'm not alone
I'm sorry for the things I've said
I'm sorry for the things I've done
You think we'll never be the same
You're not the only one
I'm on the escape again
Never knowing where I'll go
I hope that I'm by myself
it feels so good to be alone
And I know that I'm not alone
that I'm not alone
And I know that I'm not alone
that I'm not alone
I just wanna run on home
just run on home
Cause I know that I'm not alone
I'm not alone
I try my best to reach perfection
And all I get is more rejection
I wanna know what you're about
It's nice to know
Someone's out there asking
But what's it worth
When it's all you're telling?
I think it's you I've finally figured out
Those outright lies you've said
Are knocking me down
What's left to do
When your life's turned upside down?
I've gotten crap from all who know me
If you speak truth
Then you need to show me
You can't expect me
To just nod my head and smile
Cuz ignorance is not my style
As my false pride gets in the way
I start believing all you say
I cross my fingers all the while
I'm running in a different race
I'm out of time and out of place
I play the sucker all the time
I simply can't make up my mind
Whoever I choose to believe
Who says they won't stand up and leave
And who'll be waiting next in line
Won't you give me another sign?
(Chorus) Turn it upside down (4x)
I can't believe the things I've said
Like all the times I'd hope that you were dead
What's going on inside my head?
To think of you is only making me red
You shut me out and I can't believe it
Was I so blind that I couldn't see it
You offered love and I didn't need it
I'm tired of holding back
I'm tired of holding back
I'm tired of holding back
It's getting old, your bigotry
I'm getting fed up with the things you're telling me
Your world's so dark that you can't see
That all your anger is your only energy
You shut me out and I can't believe it
Was I so blind that I couldn't see it
You offered love and I didn't need it
I'm tired of holding back
You shut me out and I can't believe it
Was I so blind that I couldn't see it
You offered love and I didn't need it
I'm tired of holding back
I have my chance
What in the hell am I waiting for
I offer my apology
For the millinoth time
I try in vain
To try to get you to just open up
You never have an answer
And I never question why
I stare outside your window
Waiting for it to begin
As you turn I'll keep my head low
Why can't you let me in?
I'm in your head
Too bad, I know that's not what I said
You twist my words
'Til they seem good enough for you
You say I hurt your feelings
And one thing is a fact
You think I'm disgusting,
But I know you want me back
(Chorus) I'm out of your life
But my picture remains
I never found the right things to say
Tell me who on earth
Are you fooling today
I've had all I can take
I'm leaving anyway
Somebody stop me
I had my chance
Why in the hell did I wat so long
I offered my apology
It's shoved back in my face
I tried in vain to tell you
Why did I wait so fucking long
I spent all this time wondering
What I had done wrong
(Chorus)
['Fearless Vampire Killers' originally by Bad Brains]
The bourgeoisie had better watch out for me
All throughout this so called nation
We don't want your filthy money
We don't need your innocent bloodshed
We just wanna end your world
Well my mind's made up
Yes it's time for you to pay
Better watch out for me
I'm a member of the F.V.K.
Last night I came home found you sleeping on the couch
Have you been waiting up all evening
I could've sworn that I saw tears flow from your eyes
What's this emotion that I'm feeling
I wrote a love song for you not for myself
A silly love song I don't want nobody else
I wrote a love song for everyone to see
A little love song to get you to stay with me
Over the years we've seen some good times and the bad
We've always ended up together
In the end I hope to see you when it all comes crashing down
Don't wanna fool myself it's you I'll love forever
I got me a crazy tempter that I already know
I don't wanna think about that now
Let me reassure you baby I'm here till the end
That's what I wrote this stupid song about
I wrote a love song for you not for myself
A silly love song I don't want nobody else
I wrote a love song for everyone to see
A little love song to get you to stay with me
I wrote a love song for you not for myself
A silly love song I don't want nobody else
I wrote a love song for everyone to see
A little love song to get you to stay with me
I need to tell this secret be sure to keep it down
If this gets out I don't know what I'll do
I've held it in through many heartaches and all you did was smile
Cna't you see I've fallen in love wiht you, with you
Apology accepted, erase what's in the past
You need me you don't need them
And in spite of my mistakes, I've learned there's so much I can take
I can't believe what I'm saying
Don't walk away so quickly I haven't lost it yet
I just need to be honest with myself
And all the times I've used my shoulder to wipe away the tears
I vowed to see you with nobody else, or else
Apology accepted, erase what's in the past
You need me you don't need them
And in spite of my mistakes, I've learned there's so much more I can take
I can't believe what I'm saying
Then it hits me, fooled again
Into thinking, we'd be more than friends
The messages you left for me, will all go unreturned
I need some time to think about the facts
I opened up my heart to you and you hid yours away
So silence is the best way to react, react
Apology accepted, erase what's in the past
You need me you don't need them
And in spite of my mistkes there's only so much I can take
I can't believe what I'm saying, I'm saying, I'm saying
Always the problem, I speak before I think
I think I need another drink (drink)
I have an answer for everything you say
A perfect time to run away
I won't apologize, or ever change
I'll drink 'till I turn blue, and live another day
Violent reactions the cause of my abuse
I try to stop but it's no use
A simple argument turns ugly when I'm drunk
I'm not the same man you once loved
I won't apologize or ever change
I'll drink 'till I turn blue and live another day
Live another day, another day, another day
I'll drink 'till I turn blue and live another day