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1. |
Cricket's Theme
01:02
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*Crickets singing*
Do do do DO DO DOOOOOOO
DOO dodo dodo dodo dododo DOOOOOO
DO DO DOOOOOOO
Do do do DO DO DOOOOOOO
DOO dodo dodo dodo dododo DOOOOOO
DO DO DOOOOOOO
*Crickets singing*
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2. |
Trust the Devil
02:00
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Self deprecation never felt so deserved
Well, I guess I'm up to date with the new trends
These last 8 months have really been a blur
and I'm not sure when this fuzziness will end
You think the doctor's gonna help
You think the whole world's turned to hell
You think that every face you known has turned against you
You think that everyone should see that there's still good inside of me
But you don't know how much of You we lost this week
You think that exercise and sleep and that eating properly
could make it justified that your life should continue
I hope You take this graciously You've been an awful human being
and if it were up to me I wouldn't forgive You
So I'll talk to my therapist
about my zealous arrogance
but she said that I'm thinking way too hard (wo-ah)
So I'll visit my psychiatrist
and he said he'll take care of it
but he said I could use a body guard (uh-oh)
You think that learning you can cook
or reading a million books
will fill the hole that always just seems to get bigger
You were a cancer, too aloof,
and You wouldn't tell the truth
Now You will never get a chance to make them dinner
Your intentions aren't enough
its all your actions not your fluff
and all your actions have been nothing less than evil
I wish this all could be reversed but its only getting worse
and I would rather trust a rat than trust the devil
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3. |
Cow Tools
03:21
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I couldn't sleep I was too stressed, so I got up and I got dressed
and I got out by 8 AM
It was too early so I thought I'll walk through Millennium park
and I'll come up with my game plan
But near the doors the sun would shine and it burnt up this plan of mine
I started acting like a fool (Woah)
And though I'm still a bit confused, Im content lost but next to you
comparing fine art to Cow Tools
*Harmonica solo"
Then in the wing of modern art my narrow thoughts were torn apart
You helped me see a brighter side
And though I found it quite abstract your quiet passion brought me back
As if my whole life I'd been blind
When we would walk around for hours at a time
Wondering which one was of us was gonna bite (Woah)
I think it should leave you confused life won't always leave easy clues
comparing stuffed sharks to Cow Tools
Everything and everyone's so cold
in shallow halls reach out your arms and hold
The Unknown
I think you care as much as me and really I cant wait to see your face light up when you get back
I think you care as much as me and really I cant wait to see your face light up when you get back
I think you care as much as me and I hope that I get to see that face light up when you get back
I think you care as much as me and I hope I still get to see your face light up when you get back
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4. |
I Was Right
02:35
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The other day you still ignored me
And now you're knocking at my door and now you're screaming on the floor
and now you're claiming you adore me?
It's like I haven't learned a thing, I'm too forgiving
Guess I have no right to complain
I let it take over my brain
I let you sink your teeth in just one more time
And ignored every single fight
And I ignored the fact I was right
To put it bluntly you're abusive
You started scratching out my eyes when I stopped believing your lies
A smile became so elusive
It's like you still don't know a thing
You're such a child
I guess it is still all my fault
The truth was sprawled out on the wall
And every month and every day and every second I wasted
Was mental suicide
But at least I know I was right
Oooo
I think I'm going crazy
If I just push then we'll make it through
Ohhhh
You thought that you could change me
But I'd rather be me than you
I wish I wasn't so illogical
I wish I hadn't second guessed that I put up with second best
Guess I have no right to complain
I let it take over my brain
I let you sink your teeth in just one more time
And ignored every single fight
And I ignored the fact I was right
I guess it is still all my fault
The truth was sprawled out on the wall
And every month and every day and every second I wasted
Was mental suicide
But at least I know I was right
Although the answers in sight
Every long endless night
Although the future looks bright
I wish I wasn't right
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5. |
Lose My Name
01:57
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This seclusion this confusion this eternal fight
will rip us into tiny little pieces
the exemption of correction stuck inside my skull
maybe its time that I get the leeches
When I go in I'll never come out
and it'll never be the same
Once I learn to just shut my mouth
You can watch me lose my name
Blood and mire, soot and fire burning to the bone
leaving only broken ribs and femurs
spit and vomit, broken promise, brains across the floor
Chanting in some old demonic language
When I go in I'll never come out
and it'll never be the same
Once I learn to just shut my mouth
You can watch me lose my name
[Instrumental]
Love and mittens, hugs and kittens, sparrows on the wire
hearts together making a new family
It's a distraction from reactions of the world on fire
I suggest that you don't take it lightly
When I go in I'll never come out
and it'll never be the same
Once I learn to just shut my mouth
You can watch me lose my name
Although it's not the same
I can go find a new name
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6. |
Cigarette
03:45
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We're fucking freezing head to toe
leaving footprints through the snow
I shouldnt feel alright
But everything feels right
I've known you by another name
A name I think you've grown to hate
Are you getting cold?
Or have we gotten too old?
I lit your cigarette and I'm so glad I'm not in bed tonight
Why can't I get it out of my mind
I lit your cigarette and I hope that I don't regret my life
Why can't I get you out of my mind
I don't know you but I'd like to
And I don't know you but I do
I don't know you, but Ill try to do
Anything that gets me closer to you
Thinking back just makes me sad
nostalgic dreams all look like trash
I'm out of it, Ill spit it out, I'll wash my mouth
Stop telling myself "What if somehow?"
Do you know
What things
You can say
And why
Cant I stop
Thinking that that's okay?!
Am I broken? Am I stupid?
Am I boring or too impulsive?
Is my humor too specific?
Do you think that IM ABNOXIOUS NOW?!
I lit your cigarette and I'm so glad I'm not in bed tonight
Why can't I get it out of my mind
I lit your cigarette and I hope that I don't regret my life
Why can't I get you out of my mind
I don't know you but I'd like to
And I don't know you but I do
I don't know you, but Ill try to do
Anything that gets me closer to you
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On the day I found you I found out that I had missed you cause you already quit
It took a while to process and reevaluate that I had to give a shit
You'll forget about starting your revolution when you forget about saving your soul
Wish I was making strange friends in the desert but I hope that I won't
I was there in solitude in my 8 x 14 LED pit
I was never one to finish a fight, but I had always dreamed of starting it
You said "A punk rock song wont ever change the world, but I can tell you bout a couple that changed me"
and I'm so happy that the stupid bastard that wrote most of them is finally fucking free
I hope you found peace writing computer programs hope your veins are still as clean as can be
I know it ain't my business but the city is still killing me
Now I know you said you don't like singing your old songs you've got better ones still in you're head
So from one DM to another let the players do the singing instead
("Never Trust a Man that Plays Guitar" by Wingnut Dishwashers Union)
So I dip this pen in arsenic write a song for every president that
Won't ever get shot in the face
I'll wrap these strings in plastic explosives, head down to the courthouse
With one chord I'll level the place but
Hasn't anybody learned? don't ever trust a man that plays guitar
the day I rob a bank's the first day I'm not lying to you or me about what I believe
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8. |
Trebuchet
03:28
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You're here for a reason, so you better get to speaking
before we slam the gate and ruin something good
You think you're gonna quit just throw it in and end the bit
You should question first if you even could
Because the castle walls we built will stop the advance
until they launch the trebuchet
I'm riding off to battle with a broken lance
And armor made of paper mache
Our walls are falling down, our hope is starting to fade
they're going for the crown, they launch the trebuchet
Trebuchet (yeah)
It's been a cruel December, we're outmatched and we're outnumbered
We're out in the open taking heavy fire
I really hate to admit it, but I don't trust that new Lieutenant
He's got charm, but he's an awful liar
And soon we're lying in a ditch their ambush went without a hitch
Our noble charge was nothing to gain
Could someone call the medic and tell him "bring the anesthetic"
So we can momentarily numb the pain
Our walls are falling down, our hope is starting to fade
They're going for the crown, they launch the trebuchet
Our walls cant take much more, as it starts to look like rain
They'll leave you drunk and poor they launch the trebuchet
Trebuchet (yeah)
Fire, fire in the air guns and swords and clashing bashing
smashing skulls with deadly stares here's to all those years of fasting
Fire, Fire in the air cannons fired break and tear
Their forces till their barely standing, drop these burdens that we bare
The crumbling and rumbling and tumbling down what's the end game for your inner peace the bombs are blowing up the town
Fire, fire in the air, cannons fired armor these strangers that I'll come to miss
I cant believe it's come to this
Our walls are falling down, our hope is starting to fade
They're going for the crown, they launch the trebuchet
Our walls cant take much more, as it starts to look like rain
They'll leave you drunk and poor they launch the trebuchet
Our wall's in pieces, they came for blood to end the reign I hate this Grey its all the same
You'll never outlive fame, we launch the trebuchet
Trebuchet (yeah)
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9. |
Black-Footed Cat
04:18
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Everything's real but it all seems so fake
for the first time this year think I'm doing okay
Though I'd love to see you or honestly meet you
I do I do I do
Its so funny, chaotic, so strange, and psychotic
The reds turning back from their blues
yet your smile and laughter is strangely hypnotic
It never fails to lighten my mood
As the Black Footed Cat cocks its head yet it still seems so stern
so stern
and I'll watch for hours though there's no exchanging of words
(Wooa-oohh)
I guess we'll just go have our fun
though you've only got one more month
Though this may be the end hope to see you again
I do, I do, I do
Everything's real but it all seems so fake
for the first time this year think im doing okay
Though I'd love to see you or honestly meet you
I do I do I do
Its so funny, chaotic, so strange, and psychotic
The reds turning back from their blues
yet your smile and laughter is strangely hypnotic
It never fails to lighten my mood
As the Black Footed Cat cocks its head yet it still seems so stern
so stern
and I'll watch for hours though there's no exchanging of words
(Wooa-oohh)
I guess we'll just go have our fun
though you've only got one more month
Though this may be the end hope to see you again
I do, I do, I do
Cause I'll remember you
~woooo!~
[rad harmonica solo]
As the Black Footed Cat slowly creeps on up to the window (so slow)
Theres only one chance take your dance and go put on your show
(WOOAH-OHH)
They're telling not to think twice
and they're telling me that it's alright
though this may be the end hope I'll see you again
I do, I do, I do
Cause Ill remember-
[Outro]
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10. |
1-UP
03:27
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They say you're quitting and there's money somewhere else
They say you dropped the act to take care of yourself
So wipe off the make up, take the chains off, time to forget where you came from
Sell your soul to Satan and dress up like someone else
then
Get a job, give up the chase, its far past time to quit
Because money's far more important than stupid art bullshit
well I know I know I know I'm reckless, know I'm greedy, know I'm selfish
Dont care what happened to you I'll have my cake and eat it too
Na na nana x4
Ooooo OOOOO
So I'll smash my fingers strumming at a breakneck speed
Then Ill play piano fake some talent while they're still healing
When my knuckles start to bleed out on the keys as I play more
I'll think "Wow, I am so edgy! What an awesome metaphor!"
We pretend like its so cool to be immobilized by pain
I'm so sorry that you like my songs because you can relate
I'm just doing what I like to cause it helps me to relax
but why the fuck would I want anybody to feel sad?
Cause its not about the pain its about where the pain came from
and the fact that you're depressed means you know you were happy once
If you think that hope is hopeless hope that I can lend a hand
The reason you're alive is so that you can love again
Na na na nana x4
Ooooo OOOOO
Fight with all your power, and you fight with all your heart
but you fight with one another so your dreams are torn apart
wish that I can do more other than just give you this advice
You can have a different dream until the day you fucking die
I know that I am not perfect I know that nobody is
I know having flaws is human i know we're all full of sin
But I spent my life online wishing that I was someone else
and when your whole life is comparisons you'll start to hate yourself
I'm so sorry that I hurt you and that I cant make it up
I'm so sorry that you've run into a spell of real bad luck
I'm so sorry I'm a liar and that I didn't fucking care
and I'm sorry to my mom that this song has so many swears
But I swear that you are good enough, you're good enough for you
You can hold your sword and fight through all the never ending blues
While the war might last forever you gotta promise me you'll try
Cause once this all is over you won't get an Extra Life
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And I hope Heaven is forever and that we all get to go
And its just as cool as I thought it'd be when I was 10 years old
I hope I get to see you catch up and tell you the news
that everything worked out for me and it worked out for you
Cause it heaven there's no music there's no metal there's no punk
Because we're all so happy and now we don't need that stuff
I know it doesn't make much sense, but I think in the end
I would rather be happy than to make sense when I'm dead.
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11. |
Don't Trust the Devil
03:18
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You think the doctors gonna help
You think your music's gonna sell
You think that all it takes is giving enough effort
You think its weird You're having fun
Cause You're always on the run
And no matter what You're always gonna get hurt
You think your problems are unique
You think its getting hard to think
You think that no one else on earth could understand You
Now You're still getting mad at me
Cause I'm the only single thing
That makes it easy enough to get up and make due.\
You claim that it's not fucking fair
You say "If only I was there"
That I would understand why its time to give in
I think You're stronger than you think
You're facing bland normality
And I still want to watch You fight to the finish
When You don't know how to proceed
Or how to cope or how to bleed
I guess I'll always lend a hand if You would let me
Cause I don't think that You're this FREAK
You're just so hollow without me
And if you give it up your love is gonna vanish
So you can live life on the brink you'll always miss the Sunset Pink
Because nothing's gonna change and You aren't special
So you can take your stupid pills
You can go die on your hill
I'm begging stick your tongue out
Just don't trust the devil
Ill talk to my therapist she'll say to talk to my psychiatrist he'll say to
go talk to my therapist she'll say to talk to my psychiatrist he'll say to
go talk to my therapist she'll say to talk to my psychiatrist he'll say to
go talk to my therapist she'll say to talk to my psychiatrist
again again again again
I hope You take this as a sign
Cause You still aren't doing fine
You can stick your tongue out but just
Don't trust the devil
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