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Sad State of Affairs
05:15
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Can't think about it
Can't contemplate it
It's sadder than a thrift-store painting
So much anger
The id unleashed
Our virtues are a-tainting
The way I see it
It's a sad state of affairs
A world gone wrong
And no one cares
The way I see it
It breaks my heart
Try to put it altogether
But it falls apart
Can't truly grasp it
Get my head around it
It makes no sense to me
People are cruel
Rip you up for nothing
Ain't got no empathy
Can't quite believe it
It can't be happening
Wanna raise my fist and curse
Left is right
Down is up
Everything is in reverse
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2. |
In the Red
04:34
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How much can one man take
How much can one man take
How much can one man take
Can he take
Can he take
How bad do things have to be
How bad do things have to be
How bad do things have to be
Real, real bad
Real, real bad
Standing on the brink
Bloody kitchen sink
In the red
How bad do you gotta hurt
How bad do you gotta hurt
How bad do you gotta hurt
Gotta hurt
Gotta hurt
How dark do things gotta get
How dark do things gotta get
How dark do things gotta get
Real, real dark
Real, real dark
Take your bottle of pills
Take them for their thrills
How much pain can you stand
How much pain can you stand
How much pain can you stand
Can you stand
Can you stand
How much time do you got
How much time do you got
How much time do you got
Running out
Running out
Sharpen up a knife
Point it at your life
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3. |
Hey Ricky
03:41
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Known you for a million years
Back from the days of our old band
You were always true blue
And you always lent a hand
You stuck by us like no casual fan
Helped us carry our stuff out to our broke-down van
Hey Ricky
Hope you're gonna be all right
Don't give in and don't give up the fight
Hey Ricky
I'm thinking of you now
God speed and
God speed the plow
You were from streets of Chi-town
Knew dees and dose and dem dare guys
Moved out to Southern California
And you became one of our allies
Didn't care for all that sunshine
That third-degree burn didn't feel so fine
I'm so sorry you that got sick
Would be nice if you could get a pass
Why does life gotta play such a cruel trick
Let's hope you kick it in the ass
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4. |
House Rules
04:25
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Didn't ask to be here
This is not what I want
This is not my first choice
It is kinda shabby
More than a little too loud
I can't hear my voice
It's a town full of strangers
Chock full of nuts
A land full of useful fools
Don't matter what I think
Don't matter what I say
It's house rules, house rules
Can't criticize
Or make a suggestion
I am told it's not my place
It's way things are done
And always will be
Better open up and embrace
Don't dare push back
You'll be knocked down
You'll be told to shut your yap
Don't ask who's in charge
It's all a big secret
Just know that it's managed from on high
If I don't like it
I can shove it
And kiss my sweet ass goodbye
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5. |
The View From Here
04:09
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I been down more than I can count
And when I'm down it's the lowest of lows
So I rise up and I climb out
Head to the heights were nobody goes
I clear out my head
And my wings they spread
The view from here is pretty grand
The view from here is out of sight
The view from here will take your breath away
Body and soul in full flight
I been hurt a million times over
Been a victim of people and circumstance
Done my best to turn it all around
But in the end it plays like a gothic romance
That's how the story goes
When I'm caught in the throes
The view from here it is terrifying
The view from here it can't be denied
I been wrecked on the shores of oblivion
I know how it feels to been down and out
I find my footing and I raise myself high
Blow myself up like a waterspout
It's then I make my stand
In this strange and wretched land
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I think about her
Every single day
Can’t get her out of my mind
What good does it do me
No good at all
Wish I could leave her behind
Her name is Tina
Have you seen her
Where did she go
I don’t know
Her name is Tina
Have you seen her
When will she return
I still yearn
Never loved no one
As much as my T
She ran away with my heart
I’m still right here
Like some old fool
Yeah I let her tear me all apart
Whatever I did
That made her run away
Just wanna say
I apologize
She’s in my dreams
Almost every night
She ghosts me in my days
Hey there Tina
If you can hear me
I so miss your mysterious ways
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7. |
Coulda Fooled Me
03:50
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Yeah you got me
Got me real good
I lapped up every little thing that you said
Why did you say those things
Did you really wanna break me
Ain't it a frickin' kick in the head
Coulda fooled me
And you did, you did
Sincerity
Blew off my lid
Your eyes they looked so caring
Or so I thought
But it was just a practiced look
Tthought I could be safe
Thought I could trust you
But in the end, in the end I got took
Was it all a game to you
Was it power and control
'Cause if it was, if it was
You ripped out my soul
Ow, ow, ow
Why do people
Do what they do
Do what they do
That is something I've never known
Wanna believe there's good
Wanna believe in love
But now all of my beliefs are blown
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8. |
Blank Me Out
03:28
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I am here
Why don’t you see me
I’m standing right in front of you
You don’t respond, you are distracted
Distracted is your point of view
I am angry that you don’t listen
You don’t see me as I am
I stir it up, I’m in your face
Pay attention God fucking damn
You blank me
You blank me out
I am invisible to you
You blank me
You blank me out
Like I am see through
I never tell you
How I really feel
Because I know you just don’t care
I mean you say you do
You seem sincere
Your sincerity wafts in the air
But it’s a lie
Yeah I get it
You don’t walk the talk
Wish we could return to what we were
But you can’t turn back the clock
What can we do
Where does this leave us
What kind of future do we got
The way I see it there’s no easy way
Tie untie this Gordian knot
If we split you'll have your way
And you can just layabout
I won’t be ‘round to be a bother
You can finally blank me out
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Another year older and that much wiser
Pretty soon we will make you a saint
No, no thank you, that's not what I want
In fact, a saint is the one thing that I ain't
We revere you, think you're a goddess
Like Adonia, like Aphrodite
"I'm not like them, but if you insist
Well that's OK, all righty"
Happy birthday, Ruby baby
Glad to see you are still around
Happy birthday, Ruby baby
At least you're not six feet in the ground
We are here at Blackstone's in midtown
Got a cake with vanilla frosting
Know you like it, hope you can make it
Know you don't care the price that it is costing
"You really shouldn't go to all the trouble
Don't waste the effort on little ol' me
But since you are can I just ask you
Can you put name on the marquee
Put another candle on my birthday cake
We're gonna bake a birthday cake
Put another candle on my birthday cake
I'm another year older today
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10. |
You Shine
05:43
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I feel your gaze
And it consumes me like a fire
I am helpless and I am hopeless
Can’t let go of my desire
I am filled with a kind of sickness
This addiction I have for you
You occupy my every single thought
And my every single thought is born of blue
You shine, you shine
You shine with the hope of deliverance
You shine, you shine
But your shine is a terrible limerence
Never thought I’d feel so bad
About something that feels so good
I just want to let you go
But I couldn't even if I could
What is this strange obsession
It’s not like anything I’ve ever known
Something once insignificant
Has blossomed full-blown
I whisper these words to you
As if making a confession
What was once mere titillation
Is now obsession
What strange disease is this
That sickens me like a cancer
I turn to you for comfort
But I get no answer
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11. |
April Fools Day
05:46
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You asked if I were serious
When I said you were my friend
I said I'm always serious
And I will be your friend until the end
I'm not good when I am called upon
Not much good at feigning sincere
But I will try to come through for you
I will come through for you my dear
OK, I am just kidding
Sorry if I led you astray
Guess I should just save the jokes
For April Fools Day
You asked if I were serious
When I said I'd stand by you
I said I'm always serious
And I will be forever true blue
I will be your staunch defender
I will bring down all your foes
I will stay up past the midnight hour
To ease you through all your woes
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12. |
Little Man
04:36
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He fell so bad for the girl
And she'd let him in
As if she had some kind of choice
He had sparkles in his eyes
She could not resist
She just loved his singing voice
He'd go "Valleri, I love ya, I love ya"
And together they would rejoice
He was just a little man
Living in a little tin can
He was just a little man
Living out his little lifespan
What part was he connected to
A little bit me and a little bit you
He had himself one or two moves
And he used them
He was a bright and beautiful boy
People came from all around
And they loved him
And he brought them so much joy
And he'd go, "I just want to be free"
Just want to be free
What a cuddly toy
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