1. |
California
02:23
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I'd walk two thousand miles' worth to secure my dreams
I'd pass through rockies and deserts to find my scene
I'll shake the earth to its core getting what I need
Don't even get in my way 'cuz I won't concede
I'm going to Cali cali cali california
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I would insist that you back off and let me go
Nothing will slow me down, not even rain or snow
You'd better watch what you say if you have your doubt
Because I'm not watching you when you're down and out
I'm going to Cali cali cali california
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And now I bet that you're wondering what I'll do
Well when I get there I'm making my dreams come true
You'd better ready yourself for this brand new game
Cuz when I'm done the world will not forget my name
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2. |
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You sit
In your living room
desperately
clinging to the thought
that you're doing great
You say
You'll be famous
One fine day
When the chance is caught
Till then you gotta wait
No need for challenging the path
Are you scared of being alive?
Are you frightened of dying inside?
Well don't you worry
I'm in no hurry
To die to die to die
But your finger
it will linger
to the sky to the sky to the sky
They go
In and out of your life
Say you'll do well
Let them handle the rest
It isn't worth the sweat
And when
You can't catch up with time
You will claim
That you did your best
And you'll take what you can get
No need for challenging the norm
(no need for challenging the scorn)
Are you scared of being alive?
Are you frightened of dying inside?
Well don't you worry
I'm in no hurry
To die to die to die
But your finger
it will linger
to the sky to the sky to the sky
And you wonder why you feel pain
And you wonder why you feel shame
And you wonder why you ain't glad
And why the world thinks you're so sad
As the sands of time commence
As death approaches in a trance
You'll claim you've lived the greatest life
Knowing sacrifice and strife
But as the seconds tick away
You get more alone by the day
And you notice there's no one left
To hear your lies and mental theft
What was it like
to be a parasite?
To think you're heaven-sent
Granted holy light
But you're nothing more than what you started
Still a baby, still departed
Can't you see your life was what
you made it out to be?
A lazy sack of fail and fat who lost all company?
Were you scared of being alive?
Were you frightened of dying inside?
Well don't you worry
I'm in no hurry
To die to die to die
But your finger
it just lingered
to the sky to the sky to the sky
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3. |
We Depart
00:21
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4. |
They Came Alone
04:58
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When we left
I was not yet a child
Never knowing truths learned from the wild
What was now gone
Was a world of fear
Literal destruction drew near
And they left it all behind
And they knew it in their minds
That something was far better where they've gone
But they went alone
They went alone
And nothing could ever fix their being alone
Borders crossed
Roll out the welcome mat
Screen you for diseases and gnats
Aren't you glad
You've come to free land
Now earn your keep and go meet our demands
And they took it all in stride
And they knew it in their minds
That something was far better where they've come
But they came alone
They came alone
And nothing could ever fix their being alone
All that I've had
Was a world built for me
Crafted with the love and tears of fantasy
And now that I'm older
I'm off to build anew
And their work falters like the sands that they outgrew
But they take it in with pride
Cuz they knew it in their minds
That everything is better where they've come
But they are alone
They are alone
And nothing could ever fix their being alone
Age is a demon
It comes for us all
Through hellscape, urban town, and mountainfall
They dared to look back
They saw a ruined space
Nothing stopped to save their family place
But they swallow it in time
Cuz they knew it in their minds
That they did something better where they've come
But they'll die alone
They'll die alone
And nothing could ever save their dying alone
(And nothing could ever save them, they're dying alone)
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5. |
Two Cities
04:19
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This is a tale along the coast
I can't begin to tell you
Which part can stab at me the most
From right on Baghdad by the bay
To San Diego county
Two souls find different ways to boast
She(ee) breathes
She's found a new lease on life
He(ee) rolls up his sleeves
His dreams call for war drum and fife
He rarely acted on a whim
Went off to be a doctor
He kept his sweating at the gym
And with his elbows on his desk
and working all night till the dawn
He wonders if she thinks of him
And he thinks no(oo)
He must be a distant memory
He doesn't know(oo)
How she could behave so airily
But maybe one day
When they're a little older
She'll calm down
And he'll be a little bolder
And by some chance they'll meet again
Then he'll ask her, "How are you, old friend?"
They both had traveled from the heart
Of pax americana
Their dreams then made them drift apart
And though they both were western bound
Their distance was only greater
As far as Bacon to Descartes
He(ee) sighs
It'll be another working night
She(ee) opens her eyes
Her ennui drowns out the morning light
She gave her life another chance
Free love was in her ethos
Where she could finally advance
And as she walks around the town
And passes Towers, Iv'ry
She wonders if he missed her glance
And she thinks no(oo)
He must never want to reunite
She doesn't know(oo)
How he could have come to be uptight
But maybe one day
When they're a little older
she'll calm down
And he'll be a little bolder
And by some chance they'll meet again
Then she'll ask him, "How are you, old friend?"
Their ways are far too different
Their views are far too different
On the whole, they're glad they're not together
Their paths are far too different
Their goals are far too different
There's the chance they've said goodbye forever
But maybe one day
When they're a little older
she'll calm down
And he'll be a little bolder
And by some chance they'll meet again
They'll ask each other, "How are you, old friend?"
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6. |
Sever
03:11
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Well that's it
You aren't human anymore
I've decided to take away your badge
Eat shit
Don't even look at me
This ain't something some fancy words can patch
Your actions said the
worst they coulda meant
You kicked me while I'm down
and you told me to get bent
I guess it's hard
to be like an adult
You launch your words
with a murder catapault
It's time to sever
We need some distance
You've gotta get out of my life
Get out of my life
It's now, not never
This isn't working out
You've gotta get out of my life
Get out of my life
Please leave
It's weird that you're still around
I thought I've made my wishes to you clear
You skeeve
Do you think there's any chance
That I'll change my mind if you keep being here
You don't really care 'bout
what I gotta say
You just feel guilty
and wanna have your way
If I say yes
You'll be doin' it again
I know you well
I used to be your friend
It's time to sever
We need some distance
You've gotta get out of my life
Get out of my life
It's now, not never
This isn't working out
You've gotta get out of my life
Get out of my life
And so
We've reached the tipping point
I think it's clear now what we've gotta do
Good luck
To you in the future
I've sent restrainin' orders right to you
Get near my house
You're headin' to the jail
And under my watch
You're never makin' bail
And now I know that
you're a total nut
So take your words and
shove 'em up your butt
It's time to sever
We need some distance
You've gotta get out of my life
Get out of my life
It's now, not never
This isn't working out
You've gotta get out of my life
Get out of my life
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7. |
Future Flames
02:15
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Where the fallen leaves roll by,
And the winds do dance all through the sky
That is where I'm waiting
Waiting here for you
With words
Of love
Anew
Where the flowers bloom year long
And the birds will always sing you songs
Where the land is green and
The water's clear and blue
I'd build
a home
For you
The unending moon will smile
And all time will stop, for a little while
When we'll be together
I'll make your dreams come true
But first
I must
Find you
And as the days grow colder
I'll just stick around
And I know as my eyes grow older
I'll hope that you'll be found
And even though this world's a dream
I love you very much
I'll go to sleep and enter my mind
And there our hands may touch
Maybe it's a bit sad that I
Cling to fantasy
Invisible perfect girl, don't you know
What you do to me?
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8. |
The Lonely Path
03:29
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Son, I ain't no tortured soul
Son, I ain't no starving artist
But I don't need either claim
To tell you that - I walk the lonely path
Girl, I ain't a wretched thing
I know my way 'round the heartstrings
But I need not prove a thing
To tell you that - I walk the lonely path
When one leaves vice behind
One cannot keep their breath
And when one seeks their light
They'll find virtue in death
And when one gazes through
Licentious walks of stone
They'll know the true path is
save the world and die alone
Die alone
Die alone
(I am the greatest)
Die alone
(Moralistic, egotistic)
save the world and die alone
The rabble make siren sounds
You cannot pretend they aren't around
And that means you must beware
And to say that - I walk the lonely path
You want there to be a way
To make life an easy parley
But I think you're full of shit
And to say that - I walk the lonely path
When one leaves vice behind
One cannot keep their breath
And when one seeks their light
They'll find virtue in death
And when one gazes through
Licentious walks of stone
They'll know the true path is
save the world and die alone
Die alone
Die alone
(Hey. Hey!)
Die alone
(Is there anybody out there?)
save the world and die alone
Fall in order, fall at once
And know you live to serve
You work for all who breathe like you
and owe more than you deserve
Cease your ways, youthful, trech'rous
In the name of the greater good
No higher power comes before
humanity's temperance withstood
When one leaves vice behind
One cannot keep their breath
And when one seeks their light
They'll find virtue in death
And when one gazes through
Licentious walks of stone
They'll know the true path is
save the world and die alone
(Our father who art in heaven)
Die alone
(Hallowed be thy name)
Die alone
(And he said unto me, yea)
Die alone
(I am the lord, jesus christ)
save the world and die alone
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9. |
Keys
03:56
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You're a smart and funny guy
You can do most things if you try
And yet you stick around these folks
And they want you to be their show
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Have some self-respect
You're hanging 'round this crazy girl
You're treatin' her like she's your world
But all she does is have her fun
You're an expense that she can run
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Have some self-respect
I was told stories of prodigy
Of a man who made history
But what I found was a wretched fool
Being told just to be a tool
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Have some self-respect
I think I've been where you are now
I know there's comfort in smiles around
But there's a menace behind the grins
You're nothing more than a garbage bin
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Have some self-respect
I know you're hurtin on the inside
I know that look in your eyes
I'm just saying what's best for you
Please please I beg of you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Have some self-respect
I'm tellin' you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Don't let them dangle their keys at you
Have some self-respect
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10. |
Wanderlust
04:30
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When I'm growin' up I'm gonna make it up as pretty as I know
When I'm growin' up I'm gonna walk around as far as I can go
When I'm growin' up and full of wanderlust
I'm gonna be a man that you can come to trust
When I'm growin' up I'm gonna make it up as pretty as I know
When I get my coat I'm gonna show it off to everyone I love
When I get my coat I'm gonna use it to make eagle out of dove
When I get my coat I'm gonna be a star
And if you stick with me then you will go real far
When I get my coat I'm gonna show it off to everyone I love
And I think the same could happen to you
And I think for all of us that this is true
And don't you mind the lecturers, they're stubborn 'cuz they're old
Take my hand and come along there's fortune to behold
Because the world still loves us
We're young with wanderlust
And life keeps going
We're free to laugh and bust out loud
We're here for a long while
We'll make the most of the ride
They may be older
But time is on our side
Woke up in the mornin' and I think I'm gonna be a little late
Gotta pay a bill and then I gotta go get ready for a date
I dunno if this girl is gonna be the one
But the sun is out and we are gonna have some fun
Woke up in the mornin' and I think I'm gonna be a little late
Wonderin' if I am gonna get the money to be makin' rent
I gotta job but gotta eat and suddenly I realize I'm spent
But I know that everything's gonna be alright
Because I'm young and I'm clever and I feel the light
Wonderin' if I am gonna get the money to be makin' rent
And I hope that life is treatin' you well
And I hope that when I see you that I can tell
We're shadowed by an empire, but we're findin' our way
And sometimes we'll find fields of green, and we can stop and play
Because the world still loves us (keep your head up high)
We're young with wanderlust
And life keeps going (day by day by day)
We're free to laugh and bust out loud
We're here for a long while (at least I think)
We'll make the most of the ride
They may be older
But time is on our side
So I step outta the house and I am greeted by
the neighbors and they're smilin' there's no need to try
Everything's pleasant
Good things are present
I get in the car and say bye (goodbye!)
And I'm lookin' forward to the things that I'll do
I can't imagine livin' my life all blue
Open your eyes, man
Take in what you can
Everything's lovely and true
And I think that I'll call you tomorrow (because the world still loves us)
And then we'll share our tales of joy and sorrow (we're young with wanderlust)
Friendship is a precious thing, I'm glad you're still around (and life keeps going)
For life is not a solo path, there's journeying abound
Because the world still loves us (keep your head up high)
We're young with wanderlust
And life keeps going (day by day by day)
We're free to laugh and bust out loud
We're here for a long while (at least I think)
We'll make the most of the ride
They may be older
But time is on our side
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11. |
Broken Doll
04:21
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Broken doll
What happened to your legs?
He kicked them out beneath you
Made you fall among the dregs
Broken doll
What happened to your feet?
The coarseness of the earth
Did not hesitate to beat
Broken doll
What happened to your arms?
They're scratched and torn all up and down
They give cause for alarm
Broken doll
What happened to your chest?
It's outlined by your ribcage
And causing me unrest
Broken doll
What happened to your neck?
He grabbed it while he took you
And forced his below decks?
Broken doll
What happened to your face?
Swollen with the sadness
That spat upon your grace
Broken doll
What happened to your mind?
You've learned the world can strike against
the beautiful and blind
Broken doll
What happened to your heart?
You've never found someone to love
and don't know where to start
And the tragedy continues
When you put your gaze on me
And I see the hardened look
that stains your porcelain beauty
With stubborn disapproval
And fury at the gall
You tell me you don't need me
'Cuz you ain't no broken doll
And I suppose I've done you wrong
By thinking you so weak
But when I watch you trip and fall
My heart begins to creak
'Cuz I know some bad men did this to you
Oh, what I'd do to them
But now you want to go it alone
'Cuz you ain't no broken doll
'Cuz you ain't no broken doll, at all, at all
'Cuz you ain't no broken doll
'Cuz you ain't no broken doll, at all, at all
And your heart rejects what mine can give
And maybe that's okay.
Because I get you ain't no broken doll
You must go make your own way.
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12. |
Treasurebound
03:11
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I sailed through seven seas and I've searched in leap and bound
To find some satisfaction in how the world keeps going around
I found a group of sailormen and songs were duly sung
The seas that lay before us then rang through with drunken lung
They say sailormen don't work too hard, sailorman can't live
They say nothing great of sailormen, they have naught to give
But sailorman still sailors on, And weds and loves the same
Makes some kids and sailors through, With sailboat to his name
Now, men of stature go to school, to earn the better life
The engineer that earns it all, with chance to know no strife
Still engineer won't think things through, he'll gamble life away
and engineer won't take his time, to 'ppreciate today
I had no clue what it all meant but then it got real late
I sailed away and said goodbye and thought I'd celebrate
But then a wave of thought swept through and hit my furrowed brow
And shook me deep enough that I had to put away my prow
It struck me all at once that the world chugs onward with a grin
For treasures true are me and you when soaked with love and sin
Iv'ry towers might contain the cushions we enjoy
But not a thing could help fulfill the feelings we employ
When we stop and sing and find a friend to waste some time away
to give us stock of memory for when we're old and gray
I took my ship and sailed along with eyes out for a friend
They're all I need for when I'm on a journey without end
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13. |
Lost In The Rain
04:55
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