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 criss-crossed Wake me up I need a nap 1,2 what's in the stew 3,4 no one's really sure 5,6 what's in the mix 7,8 this stuff tastes They did something Which meant something And that got them some attention Eyes wise 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? 1,2 what's in the stew 3,4 no one's really sure 5,6 what's in the mix 7,8 this stuff tastes The explanation's unexplainable Holding onto something Once so 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 Well 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 7,8 this stuff tastes 1,2 what's in the stew 3,4 no one's really sure 5,6 what's in the mix 7,8 this stuff tastes “Great.”

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 (x3) 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 (x3) and bring on next year 300-365 (x3) 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.

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, 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! 737 well I want you to say! 737 almost everyday! 737!

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 if nothing's worrying you. That's the key 'cause nothing's worrying me…and nothing's worrying me…

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 a dollar and a dream, is step number, step number one

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 (x3) who? what? where? how? little bit ugly now (x3) 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 (x6) 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 (x4) 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 (x6)

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's 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 (x7)

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 hey hey hey hey (4x)

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 that he was there The day that Brendan Behan died He also claims he trained A kid name Cassius Clay And cost Goldwater the election On election 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 base 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 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 that he was there The day that Brendan Behan died 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 Every now and then we hear our song (x4)

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 (x2) 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

Here little skunky huuh

Allow them They just crawled out of the woodwork Allow them like The roach in the expensive suit and tie Allow them Failure has far too many fathers Allow them Succeed and you're an orphan 'til you die Now then no one is saying they deserve it Noone is saying so it What's more they've gotten more than they deserve Thats why its gotta go Allow them They've got a pitch and a proposal Allow them The runaround might be a better term for it Allow them They think that they've got us at their disposal Allow them Sit still this won't hurt a bit Now then no one is saying they deserve it Noone is saying so it What's more they've gotten more than they deserve Thats why its gotta go 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 just is 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 Well now 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 it's Bound to come Bound to come if we allow Now then no one is saying they deserve it Noone is saying so it What's more they've gotten more than they deserve Thats why its gotta go The day will come when there is nothing left to be afraid of Allow them They will destroy themselves if we allow them to Yeah They will destroy themselves if we allow them to They gotta destroy themselves if we allow them to alright

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 Now 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 I'll call it the disease 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 I call the cure Gonna dive into a dive I've dove into before Gonna sing a song I've sung a million times or more

4:30 in the morning I'm tattered, tired and torn. Trying to keep up with the pace, this ain't my home, and it 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 night clubs 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. Now every rule is disregarded, so I'd hope we all get started moving at that hyperspeed this city seems to need. 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? Nice place to visit but I don't wanna die here. I stay on my toes whenever I go by here. Nice place to visit but I don't wanna die here. I stay on my toes whenever I go by here.

I was killing all my money, spending brain cells just as fast. So I'll grab a taxi cab and head somewhere where I can crash. Port authority driver, home's my destination. Don't noone wake me up til we're near Park Street Station. 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? Nice place to visit but I don't wanna die. I stay on my toes whenever I go by. There's this electric lure that's 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'm outta here. Nice place to visit but I don't wanna die here. I stay on my toes whenever I go by here. Nice place to visit but I don't wanna die here. I stay on my toes whenever I go by here. Almost anything Goes. Anything

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 (x2) 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

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 That's the way life is It's not sunny everyday And there are bumps on every road Toss in one more cliche Like life can be a heavy load Said life can be a heavy load now Oh! There's always something That can set you back That's the way life is Oh! There's always something That can set you back That's the way life is Oh! There's always something That can set you back That's the way life is Oh! There's always something That can set you back…

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!

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 a line you're not providing me

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 you've got to let it go

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 just a midnight flower, sleep in the flowers and dream, hurricane, breakneck speed, rapid fire, dreams

“Ya gotta ease up there ease up there I can't fuckin here anything What the fuck? Turn your reel Yeah”

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 well 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 now 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 The conspiracies and liesRecently well I think I heard it could have been avoided And it shouldn't have occurred Sadly we're desensitized To all the scandals and the cover ups The conspiracies and lies

Remember that night? It seems so clear now he's back and i'm glad he's here three long years, millions of beers but the devil is back, so girls, dry your tears in his favorite club, in his favorite seat well I saw the Devil, wing tip shoes on his feet, pork pie hat on his head, he was diggin' the beat. and the band ripped like demons when he screamed, “Turn On The Heat!” well the Devil was drinkin' and dancin' up a storm. the band was so hot, my beer got warm just when I thought it would all cool down, that evil motherfucker screamed “Burn this place down!” wouldn't know the devil if he punched them in the face couldn't drink a six-pack, never mind a case. don't know how to skateboard, that's just a fuckin' crock most of all, they got no balls and don't know how to rock!

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 (x10) 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 well I want to do something crazy (x7)

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!? (x2) 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!?

I've heard all the stories, the failures 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 a 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 something 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 or 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? Nah, probably not

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 (x4) it's been fun !

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

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!

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 (x8) 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

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

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 (x2) 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 (x2) 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 (x2)

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 but wonder if you will

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 scored 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 (x6) I love making them dance now Dance (x6)

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.

Fast at passing judgement and your quick to cast a stone. Hypocrite talking 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 those 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 that's sick. But I think its fucking followers that really make you click. As far as I can tell I'm going to hell. As far I know its where I'm gonna go. 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. We tried to teach you didn't learn. 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 hope I never lose my wallet…

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 (x3) when I would think about my father.

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

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

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 book. On his nerves I was grating, illegal left that no one took. 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 now, 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 not at all no not one bit. I didn't see the point in staying it was fun though I'll admit. Maybe I should mind my own, and 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 now no doubt.

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

Where's the wizzler, where's the corn? Get jacuzzi on the horn (x4) Issachar! Issachar!

Whatever happened to the mob? Issachar! He had to quit and get a job. Issachar! Road manager, security, Issachar! Hangin' shirts and makin' tea. Issachar! Where's the wizzler, where's the corn? Issachar! Near the elevator, is there porn? Issachar! What a man gotta deal wit! Issachar! My head's not orange, cut the shit! Issachar!

Jack, Jack ca mi sey Jack Flanagan. Mi a go tell a likkie storie bout mi good bredren wa go by de name of Jack Flanagan. It was a long time ago down a C.B.G.B. Mi look pon mi bredren name Docta Dready. Mi sey Docta D. who booked dis opening band. Mon in a 3 piece suit wit guitar ina im hand, ca mi sey Jack Flanagan On the road and on the phone, Issachar! Roll up the window roll a bone. Issachar! Rollin' a buck in a forty zone. Issachar! Now settle up and head for home. Issachar!

He's Issachar now hear him roar Issachar! When he's lost his temper find the door Issachar! It's almost always good to see him, Issachar! He's one damn fine human being. Issachar! Jack Flanagan. Mi bredren Bosstones dem naw slip dem naw miss Flanagen im was di Mob guitarist nowadays he manage Reggae artist so when you wan get pin Micky Dread guest list Jack Flanagan him naw resist Jack Flanagan, Jack Flanagan, sounds played by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones would entertain you, yeah, caught me sayin Got us 'cross the border, helpin' hand when it began. Kept our shit in order my man Jack Flanagan. In his town he'll hook you up, he'll show you 'round, he'll watch your back. When we head down we look him up and hang around with Irish Jack. Much, much, much respect, in this world it's hard to find Issachar! A stand up guy who'll stand behind you if you're ever in a bind Issachar! My man Jack he comes to mind Issachar!

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!

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

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 (x2) 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 (x4) 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 (x3) Let me be (x4) 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

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 now 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 well 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 well that's why I yell. Nice and easy now, nice and easy now, nice and easy now last dead mouse (x6)

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 Now 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 Get that straight Now how far have we come? How come there still are some Who won't let some March to the beat of a diffrent 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 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 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 Let's face it, the time is upon us 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 Let's face it, the time is upon us

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 alright 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 Nevermind me I'm all right Go!I'll feel better in the morning Nevermind Me I'm alright (x4)

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!

Familiar with his kind He'll beat someone down for fun He's got an ax to grind And he'll target anyone Brass knuckles in his pocket Steel-toed shoes Life of the party When you factor in booze Familiar with his kind He'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 He's got a group of friends And they're all like minded guys The fun never ends And the party, it never dies Somebody crossed their path At the worst time to do it Toes to the temple And he didn't live through it He's got a group of friends and 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 yes it was his last victim 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 He'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

If I could have my way you wouldn't leave There's nothing I can do about it Nothing I believe There's got to be a million reasons to stay A million more to not walk away If I could have my way you wouldn't leave and I could list each one What would that get me? It's been said and done It's just a list A million reasons That I missed

I realize I probably brought this on What good's that going to do me Probably no good When you're gone There's got to be a million reasons to stay A million more to not walk away I realize I probably brought this on I could list each one Where would that get me It's been said and done It's just a list A million reasons And I don't want to list the reasons That I missed I was caught off guard I've never been hit so hard I've never been hit as hard as this Too hard to be explained Nothing will be regained And I'll gain nothing from the list from the list from the list If I could have my way you wouldn't leave I realize I probably brought this on 1,2,3,4 A million reasons why to stay (x4)

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? Dime for a dozen if that's what you're after A moment of silence a lifetime of laughter So 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 Are finally smashed A dime for a dozen if that's what you're after A moment of silence a lifetime of laughter

Read the paper, things look grim. Watch the news, the outlook's dim. It's clear to see that there is something wrong. Could be that we don't change a lot but we should give it our best shot. Our only weapon is a song. Maybe we're being too 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 might 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.

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

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 (x3) still she fights and still she tries demons haunt inside of her she will fight until she dies

Well you insisted the day you walked away that we shared nothing, but I've got something I'd still like to say you're not here to listen, and we were never good at that let's set the record straight, we shared something great even though now nothing's where we're at pictures to prove it, I've got the proof when you hit the bricks, I hit the roof I hit the bottle, put the pictures on the bar I'll always have these pictures, but I don't know where you are and I've got pictures to prove it if you saw them, I'm sure you'd be forced to remember what we don't have anymore I've got a pile of pictures I've got a whole stack of proof I've got pictures to prove it, I've got, I've got pictures to prove it, smudged with fingerprints and tears cigarette ashes and our first few happy years they're old now, they're faded and the edges all are frayed I'll always have these pictures but I wish that you had stayed I've got pictures to prove it if you saw them, I'm sure you'd be forced to remember what we don't have anymore I've got a pile of pictures I've got a whole stack of proof I've got pictures to prove it and all I ever do is stare at the pictures for hours on end they tell the truth to me while I'm sure you just pretend and you deny we ever happened and swear it never was that way even you'll admit when I submit to you exhibit A right? I've got pictures to prove it I'm not just blowing smoke If you don't believe me, believe them no this ain't no joke I've got a pile of pictures I've got a whole stack of proof someone look at the pictures I've got, I've got…

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

My father once told this to me Boston city's gritty history Another ruthless battle In a useless holy war Handed down discrepancies And tensions that will never ease One early afternoon on Broad Street It blew up down there for sure Broad Street's just not broad enough And you just don't love God enough And if that isn't odd enough We've taken too much crap You've pushed us 'round the sod enough We've scrapped and rapped and jawed enough You poke, provoke, and prod enough Something's gonna snap The Boston fire-fighting volunteers On their way to fight a fire somewhere Met with a funeral procession Proceeding way too slow A brownstone burns out of control We need to lay to rest this soul Loggerheads on Broad Street Eye to eye and toe to toe Broad Street 's just not broad enough And you just don't love God enough And if that isn't odd enough We've taken too much crap You've pushed us 'round the sod enough We've scrapped and rapped and jawed enough You poke, provoke, and prod enough Something's gonna snap Riot down on Broad Street Hand me a brick, a stick, a picket Bottle, ax or cobblestone Riot down on Broad Street If I'm going down Hell, I'm not going down alone I won't go down alone When the fight was over They retired to the Clover Silver Dollar, Thirsty Scholar Whatever pubs they had back then The brownstone was in ashes Broken bones and bloody gashes A casket sat on Broad Street 'Til the sun came up again

Broad Street's just not broad enough And you just don't love God enough And if that isn't odd enough We've taken too much crap You've pushed us 'round the sod enough We've scrapped and rapped and jawed enough You poke, provoke, and prod enough Something's gonna snap Riot down on Broad Street Hand me a brick, a stick, a picket Bottle, ax or cobblestone Riot down on Broad Street If I'm going down Hell, I'm not going down alone (x3) Riot down on Broad Street (x4)

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 your gonna lose the chance 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 Make up your mind Keep up your mind And to your life got to be loyal 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 Sleep down in the soil You're gonna sleep down in the soil And then you sleep down in the soil Nothing comes from nothing come on Royal Oil

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, ho yeah (x2) She just happened 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

Simmer down, my head is too hot so Simmer down, he's gonna get dropped so Simmer down, man, here's what I say Simmer down, now I've got to got to simmer down. A long time ago we used to be friends. Picked my bones in my pockets that's where it ends so Simmer down, control my temper Simmer down, the battle will be hotter

Simmer down, ok here's what I say Simmer down, oh, I'm leavin' in a day (x2) Simmer down, okay here's what I'm sayin' Simmer down, it's got to be this way Where's the love? Where is the loyalty? We did our part now where is the love? Simmer down, control my temper Simmer down, the battle will be hotter Simmer down, it's hard 'cause it hurts so, Simmer down, kick me off

Simmer down, but the pain still exists Simmer down, and hey I'm sure he'll be missed Simmer down, it'll make us stronger Simmer down, and we'll live alot longer so Simmer down, what goes around Simmer down, will come around Simmer down, I know I've got to simmer down Simmer down, I'm tryin' to simmer down Simmer down, I've got to got to Simmer Down ohh Simmer Down, it's hard 'cause it hurts Simmer Down

I'll let you in on how I'm feeling You've got a lot of nerve You'll get what you deserve Granted this feeling's un appealing I'm bitter I'll admit Now I've got to deal with it Just one more thing o.k. 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 o.k. 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 animosity has got the best of me It's been feeding off a sadness deep inside me that will fade I pray And in time it will I know So far it's fading slow Just one more thing o.k. 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 (x2)

There was a place 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 along the song and try to find the plot. There was a girl and I don't know her name either. She gave me love and I said 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! 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! Someday I suppose. The more I sort it out the more things get 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, unreported, someday I suppose.

There was a place 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 along the song and try to find the plot. There was a girl and I don't know her name either. She gave me love and I said 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! Someday I suppose. The more I sort it out the more things get 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 The more I sort it out, Gets Distorted the more it gets distorted.

Someday Who Knows? I sort of think I'm better off just leaving things unsorted.

Hide Behind The more I try to change its course Unreported the more off course it goes. Of course Someday I Suppose I'll reach my destination

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? I always thought I was smart

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 sweet emo-tion, sweet emo-tion, sweet emo-tion

I saw a man break down on New Year's Eve Drop to his knees and cry hysterically Screaming nonsense you would not believe On the sidewalk right in front of me And I asked him Mr. what's the matter Calm down are you alright Looks like you could use a doctor And how much have you had to drink tonight Remember this is just a temporary trip If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip I helped him get back on his feet again And brushed the slush off his overcoat He wiped his eyes he shook my hand and then Before he walked away he sadly cleared his throat Then he said son I'm just old and lonely But thank you for your concern Here's wishing you a Happy New Year I wished him one back in return Remember this is just a temporary trip If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip Then he said son I'm just old and lonely But thank you for your concern Here's wishing you a Happy New Year I wished him one back in return Remember this is just a temporary trip If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip Remember this is just a temporary trip If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose it

That bug bit me, I'll admit Stunned - it took a while to hit But when it hit me, I was bit Shit, I came clean with it No match, who am I No match, who am I, so why try to deny it Just a regular guy, who won't even try it The bug's been around Since time began It's bitten bigger Badder bastards than the one I am It can cripple And it can paralyze When I felt its tooth I told the truth to my suprise I saw the bug and I gotta say Ahh I tried to get away I tried to run, I tried to fight But the bug was there to bite No match, who am I? Must respect the insect, it injects and infects If I may interject, well I love effects The bug's been around Since time began It's bitten bigger Badder bastards than the one I am It can cripple And it can paralyze When I felt its tooth I told the truth to my suprise No match, who am I? No match, who am I, so I try to deny I'm just a regular guy who won't even try I Must respect the insect, it injects and infects If I may interject, well I love effects The bug's been around Since time began It's bitten bigger Badder bastards than the one I am It can cripple And it can paralyze When I felt its tooth I told the truth to my suprise yeah yeah yeah

Thank you sir can I have another? we've really grown to like each other I like this beer and your friendly face I've really grown to like this place NO! (x2)This can't be the case! (x2) what's this all about? after a couple they usually throw me out. maybe it's an illusion and not a bar I'm gonna keep going I'm going good so far. what's that drink that he has there? no, I'll just have another beer it's good to have a friend like you I'm glad to see you like me, too. NO! (x7) This can't be true! I've never been here before after a couple they kick my ass out the door maybe it's an illusion and not a bar I'm gonna keep going I'm going good so far. “Hey I'll tell ya I'm pissed off, hey ya want another drink? Hey buddy hey alright, You guys are the best friends I've ever had and thats not the alcohol talking.” thank you sir, can I have another? we've really grown to like each other I like this beer, and your friendly face I've really grown to like this place thank you sir, can I have another? we've really grown to like each other I like this beer, and your friendly face I've really grown to like this place thank you sir, can I have another? we've really grown to like each other I like this beer, and your friendly face I've really grown to like this place NO! (x7) This can't be the case!

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'm glad the cave is where I live alright

How could I forget The day that he didn't die That day he knew what he was up to He had this look in his eye How could I forget There's now way I could forget him Or ever forget the day And then the day after that Just after the afternoon It was the day after Christmas In his living room He died on that day In his house - with his wife Still I won't forget the day before The last day of his life I really miss him He would have loved this I hope he can hear me I really miss him He would have loved this I hope he can hear me And how I loved how he lived How he was loved and admired A knack a certain flare for life And how he had it wired He'd never give up-he wouldn't give in He had a wonderful way of living There's not been a day One hasn't gone by When I don't think about The day he didn't die I really miss him He would have loved this I hope he can hear me I really miss him He would have loved this I hope he can hear me I really miss him He would have loved this I hope he can hear me I really miss him He would have loved this I hope he can hear me…

Have you ever been close to tragedy Or been close to folks who have? Have you ever felt a pain so powerful So heavy you collapse No? Well, I've never had to knock on wood But I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven't yet Because I'm sure it isn't good That's the impression that I get Have you ever had the odds stacked up so high? You need a strength most don't possess Or has it ever come down to do or die? You've got to rise above the rest No? Well, I've never had to knock on wood But I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven't yet Because I'm sure it isn't good That's the impression that I get I'm not a coward, I've just never been tested I'd like to think that if I was, I would pass Look at the tested and think there but for the grace go I Might be a coward, I'm afraid of what I might find out Never had to knock on wood But I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could it makes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven't yet Because I'm sure it isn't good That's the impression that I get Never had to but I'd better knock on wood 'cause I know someone who has, which makes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I never had to, but I'd better knock on wood' Cause I'm sure it isn't good and I'm glad I haven't yet That's the impression that I get

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 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 and it's The last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again The Rascal King behind the bars Or the one in front of them last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again The Rascal King behind the bars Or the one in front of them A legendary character Where? Only there When? Only then then? Only there A hero or a hooligan? Well, that part's never clear Pride or shame, it's all the same Who's innocent and 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 and it's The Rascal King behind the bars Or the one in front of them well it's The Rascal King behind the bars Or the one in front of them

One day my skeletons appeared I knew where they were coming from Hung by a rope I volunteered 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 oughtto 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 noone'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, 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 Try a little honesty try a little honesty

They came to Boston on their vacation they came, they saw, they annoyed me they saw it all, what! Fanueil Hall! It's best if they just avoid me rented a car to see the sights they found the Hub confusing looked for the Swan Boats In Mattapan well, I find that real amusing I was here before they came. I'll be here long after don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to they came to Boston for an education live in the dorms, join a frat jam my bars and subway cars now, what the fuck is that? spend year one having fun and causing aggravation spending daddy's cash on a toga bash when the hell's graduation? I was here before they came I'll be here long after don't want to swear, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to aww fuck I was here before they came I'll be here long after don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to I was here before they came I'll be here long after don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to They came to Boston (x9)

Everybody's right!

Everything I've done is wrong wrong wrong! I've tried to keep it short. You Know it took too fucking long. Too much has been said, you think it fucked my head? Think again! (x8) Ignorance, it set your standards. Intelligence, that don't work in your brain. You're and adult, buy you act like a child. Don't even try to explain. This stupid shit, it's been done. You think you're the only one? Think again! (x8)

A hand to the mouth, a performing yawn. You think you know what the fuck is going on? You're on top, you're on the ball. You think you've seen it all? Think again! (x8)

Before you take another crack and slap yourself on the back. Before you tell me what you've heard and sum it up in just one word. Before you start talking shit. Before you throw another fit. Think again! (x8)

He joined up to get a job, to show he wasn't scared. All wrapped up in that army crowd, 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 GO!

He joined 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 cash or fame. Tin soldier! Well now he knows the truth! Tin soldier! He signed away his youth.

He joined up 'cause dad knew right, to do right by his son. Well now he hates and he counts the days that mark time on square one. At the age of seventeen he did what he was told. Now at the age of twenty-one, tin still won't turn to gold! Tin soldier! He signed away his name Tin soldier! No chance of cash or fame Tin soldier! Well now he knows the truth Tin soldier! He signed away his youth

About Face To the left, right, left right left, To the left, left, left right left… He thought the age of seventeen he'd fall in line too soon. Now at the age of twenty-one he still marches two by two. One-two-three-four One-two-three-four One-two-three-four ONE-TWO-THREE-GO!

Tin soldier! He signed away his name Tin soldier! No chance of cash or 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! Tin soldier!

Signed away his name (x2)

Queensbury ah #8

hell hotel punk rock estate way way back back in the day 100 years it seems that way just across from Wayne's Junk Store 3 floors up then straight ahead if someone thought to lock the door use the fire escape instead someone's always up to something one thing's always understood if nothing happened in a minute wait another, something would avoid the landlord spend the rent raising hell with reckless style and sure our time was poorly spent but toxic toast still makes me smile looking back now - not sure how we made it through, not all of us but most still haunts me - like it wants me I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast this stuff's 100-30 proof Glue threw the TV off the roof the whole damn place just wasn't stable Andrew trashed the coffee table Rico's here, the party's reeling Colam's been spray painting the ceiling can't make a call and man it's cold alcohol and stranglehold toxic toast Jake coined the phrase haven't thought about it for a while mindless endless nights and days but toxic toast still makes me smile looking back now - not sure how we made it through, not all of us but most still haunts me - like it wants me I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast Someone's always up to something one thing's always understood if nothing happened in a minute wait another, something would looking back now not sure how we made it through, not all of us but most still haunts me like it wants me I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast looking back now not sure how we made it through, not all of us but most still haunts me like it wants me I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast

Don't touch that dial, don't click the clicker we love to watch, they love to bicker don't turn the knob or change the channel hey! where the hell did they get this panel? where are they from? where have they been? they air it out, we suck it in suck it in up on stage all in a row at each other's throats all through the show the mood is tense, the tension's thicker we watch, they fight, just who here's sicker? we're not so bad, I guess after all their problems make ours seem so small we'd be much better off I bet if we'd turn off the tv set turn it off now she broke down and he came clean we stay glued, glued to the screen just how much more can we take? thank God here comes a station break we're not so bad, I guess after all their problems make ours seem so small we'd be much better off I bet if we turned off the tv set turn it off now don't think that we can take much more we've lost it now man, that's for sure lost another day, check out the clock pull the plug, shut it down, turn it off, now, we should talk

Do I really wanna step in here? I feel like my father at the horse track when he's down to his last sawbuck. Do I really wanna step in here? I'm not as sure as I appear. Tell me should we make this move and if it seems pathetic, pardon me. I'm not as sure as I appear.

Thought it over, thought I'd walk over and over coffee we could chat but then, then I thought again 'cause what was was over and now I know that. Thought I'd call, we could talk it over. I knew that wouldn't work somehow what was was over and I should just get over and that is where I'm at right now.

I'm really glad that you are here. What could be could beat what was? We are is at any rate, yeah I'm really glad that you are here. Thought it over, thought I'd walk over and over coffee maybe chat but then, then I thought again 'cause what was was over now I know that. Thought I'd call we could talk it over I knew that wouldn't work somehow 'cause what was was over and I should just get over and that is where I'm at right now.

And we are is because what was is now was. Pray for rain, it never does and after all that we've been through this is gonna have to do. We are is because what was is now was. Pray for rain, it never does. And after all that we've been through this is gonna have to do.

Stick that needle right through your arm, do everything that does you harm so you're lying there on the floor, see ya staggering out the door try it and you like it and you know you can, take it on take your real life till you soon discovered where you are, you don't know, so you're at the bottom with a nose full of blow don't know what you're doin to me, so you're lying there so helplessly get yourself back up before its too late, or a life of pain will be your fate

you don't care about anyone, just as long as you have your fun or as long as you get your fix, now you're taking a deep six try it and you like it and you know you can take it on take your real life till you soon discovered where you are, you don't know so you're at the bottom with a nose full of blow don't know what you're doin to me so you're lying there so helplessly get yourself back up before its too late or a life of pain will be your fate higher baby, get higher baby, get higher baby, don't ever come down Dont do it!

now you triy it and you like it and you know you can take it on take your real life till you soon discovered where you are, you don't know so you're at the bottom with a nose full of blow don't know what you're doin to me so you're lying there so helplessly get yourself back up before its too late or a life of pain will be your fate what's at stake (x4)

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 the 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 Come on! Where is it you'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 It's going, go get it 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 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 Go!

Where is it you'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 It's going, go get it (x4)

hello? checked the clock when I got home and realized I was alone sat for hours by the window wonderin' where did you go? couldn't eat or sleep at all took the pictures off the wall paced the place as time moves slow and I'm wondering where did you go? Where'd you go? Where'd you go? I wanna know Lit a cigarette I couldn't smoke wound the clock until it broke went to bed then took a shower stared at TV for an hour did the dishes, made the bed read a book I've never read any minute you will show and I'm wondering where did you go? Where'd you go? Where'd you go? I wanna know

Where did you go?(4x) I opened the fridge, I opened a beer and played a tape I couldn't hear emptiness began to grow and I'm wondering where did you go? Watched the sun come up from the back stairs thought about the last few years I lost control, I screamed, I cried I punched a pole and went inside packed my things called a friend wished this emptiness would end wrote a note then tore it up poured the beer into a cup sat on the couch, drank it slow wondering where did you go? I realized I couldn't stay grabbed my things and I went away Where'd you go? Where'd you go? I wanna know!