1. |
Hand Across America
02:42
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Just say what you were going to say
I shouldn't have interrupted again
Let's sit down and take a break
We've both got some things to take away
Let's go have a think
This won't improve if we don't both behave
I would like to think that we could act our age
Just don't believe everything that you read
That's not what I was trying to say
I haven't called you stupid once today
Let's step back and take a break
Let's go have a drink
This won't improve if we don't both behave
I would like to think that we could act our age
But you can't believe anything that he says
Shut up and take a breath, unclinch and think about it
You have to know that we don't fight about what we fight about
There's bigger problems in the world than this or that
It's a distraction, the latest twitterstorm
Shut up and take a breath, unclinch and think about it
You have to know that we don't fight about what we fight about
There's bigger problems in the world than this or that
It's a distraction, the latest twitterstorm
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2. |
Kiss the Ring
03:06
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Of course, another Saturday
running in my sleep
and I wonder why it's only noon
and I'm planning out next week
Why can't I just quit running
to kiss the ring
Why don't I just punch in and
go back to sleep
Consequently, out of town,
things have gotten to be
much quieter than expected now
and I take it personally
Why can't I just quit running
to kiss the ring
Why don't I just punch in and
go back to sleep
Why can't what's gone stay gone
and just stop pretending
We've talked about this, wondering
what it all means
Cause is better to relieve a grievance
Because it's better to relieve the pressure
Can't I just quit running
to kiss the ring
Why don't I just punch in and
go back to sleep
Why can't what's gone stay gone
and just stop pretending
We've talked about this, wondering
what it all means
It comes back to belief
and the way to relief
and the way that you believe is way out
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3. |
Residual Was
03:47
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instrumental
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4. |
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And it's off to vice city
Better you than me
Call the bloody embassy
come on give me some cover
I'm gonna fill you up
Did your mother drop you as a child?
Where do you think you're going?
I hate authority
This is the best part of my day
And the winner by KO is you
Be careful, this car is also my home
Screw this! I wanna live!
Move in! Move in! Move in!
Don't run away from me
Don't try to mess with me
Don't hate, congratulate, playa!
Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey - Hey - Hey
Do you need spiritual guidance?
Don't be a hero, pal
Ya piss me off, ya gotta pay!
You want the chainsaw, gringo?
A second chance at life?
Oh no, my house, I mean my car!
I already have some stuff on the side
I just stole that bike too
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5. |
Failure
04:37
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instrumental
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6. |
By Degrees
05:07
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I finally made the call today
I am willing
A flash of optimism
Thirty years or thirty days
Wired to win
I of sound mind and body
I can't stop the meandering
Thoughts and that self defensive thing
Fear of the unexpected, unknown
of being cast away
And now you've got to sit and wait
Languishing
So much hope in somebody
That you pay
Don't go negative at least it's happening
It's a changing day for me
Feel the waves come in
By degrees
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7. |
New Normal
05:27
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instrumental
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8. |
Shut In
03:09
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So, get out in the streets and see the people
going about their days
Phones out and waiting for the bus
Guns out and looking for a beach
Everything seems to be at peace
at least to me
Avoid the news and put on some music
This is my anti-anxiety
Go, get out of the house
Don't worry it will all be waiting
while you're about
Let go of last lousy week
Just get out of your head and find a hobby
brew or write something
Go spend some money frivolously
Lighten up, don't take this literally
It's time to pack it up, at least
the bags you can see
Put on your shoes and prepare for traffic
This is my growing anxiety
Turn the radio on
and see which classic Didney villain's
in the headlines
Let's go next nasty week
Pull your trousers up
and power through, your back
is stronger than you think it
What is your legacy?
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9. |
3vered Egos
04:36
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instrumental
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10. |
Campaign
05:48
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I would like to think that it's underway
I'm trying to find lots of things to say
It's never easy, I've got to filter some
Simple truths we'll just lock away
I wonder where this one will lie
Will it crawl off into the dark and die
Don't you think it, there's no reason to be
Don't you sink it
The same thing happens every-
overcome with doubt
-time we campaign for ears and-
minefield conversion
Come on in, gather around,
children, I've got a story for you,
it's one you may have heard
Once upon a time there was nothing
and then the good guys win
Fin.
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