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Intro
01:59
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2. |
AA Battery
04:30
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And everyone, will look in awe...
At the destruction that you have caused.
And everyone, will hang their heads...
With the reasoning of what you have done.
And as you become overwhelmed,
Take a breath, you're not the only one.
And everyone loves to point fingers,
But I will lend a hand to the one I love.
And everyone, must stand their ground,
In a state of emergency.
And everyone, looks down on you...
But my feelings for you, were once true.
And as you become exhausted,
Brush it off, you're not the only one.
And everyone needs an answer,
So how will you pose the question to the one you love?
And everyone, will stand shocked...
At the effects of this catastrophe.
And everyone wants to be a hero,
But this burden weighs a ton.
And as you become weakened,
Look around, you're not the only one.
And everyone has an opinion,
But yours was the only one I used to trust.
Don't cry to me...
And, don't act like everything's OK...
This is our story...
And you decide how the chapter ends today.
Your test has just begun.
Just don't fret if you happen to fall short.
We've seen it all so many times,
But in the end,
Nothing stays the same.
Nothing stays the same.
Nothing ever stays the same.
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Acousticy
03:41
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When you are here, you ease my pain.
But when you're here, I go insane.
Pushed to do things, forced to go alone.
Paying insurance on a place called home.
A long ride with the tank on low.
You think you have it bad, but you don't know
A long day of work may lie ahead,
But who else will save the world today?
Maybe if you just looked in the mirror...
You would see the truth.
You will try to change it.
Trying hard to fake it.
Maybe if you just looked in the mirror...
You would know the truth.
You will try to break it.
Trying hard to save it.
When sunny days seem far away,
Don't lay around and drown the pain.
Pushed to do things, forced to stay late.
Paying for mistakes that you didn't make.
Everyday's an uphill climbing road,
You think you have it bad, you don't know
A long day of work may lie ahead,
But who else will save the world today?
Maybe if you just looked in the mirror...
You would see the truth.
You will try to change it.
Trying hard to fake it.
Maybe if you just looked in the mirror...
You would know the truth.
You will try to break it.
Trying hard to save it.
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Echo of Lightspeed
03:31
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Sometimes I close my eyes,
to see whats on the other side.
This creeping feeling coming out,
In the cold, cold night.
I try to ignore the facts,
but the opinions still remain.
On this cold, cold night.
All you can feel is the rain.
Raindrops pouring down,
the moisture all over my face,
I cannot see a thing.
Just bring me to a place,
where I can sit and think,
about the kind of things,
You told me from your dreams.
A photo of a golden field,
with the greenest grass
that you have ever seen.
I want you to take me,
so I can sit and think
about the kind of things,
You told me from your dreams.
Sometimes I lock the door,
to hide from the other side.
This shadowy picture in my head,
Is the only thing left to remind.
I try not to speak these lies,
but the truth still remains.
On this cold, cold night.
All you can feel is the rain.
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Fishsticks
02:46
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This isn't right, it's not correct.
Did we go and mess it up again?
An inventor that invents...
Technology for better days.
Hey you... standin over there...
Come over here and take a look at this.
Up my sleeves, what is this?
I'm a cool cat, with a bag of tricks.
This is what happens if you dont pay attention.
This is what happens if you dont pay attention.
So, don't tease me...
With your seductive smile.
There's no progress to be made.
When you're chillin in the shade.
This isn't the same, it's different.
Did we lose sight of him... again?
A place... you won't forget.
A party, that lasts for days.
Hey you... standin over there...
Come over here and take a look at this.
Down on the floor, what is this?
I'm a coot cat, with a bag of tricks.
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6. |
Fuego En La Biblioteca
03:03
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Distant photograph.
Leads me to a place where I come from.
It seems far away.
Leads me to a place I've been before.
But I can't remember it.
Leads me to a place in my mind.
This must be the photograph...
That will lead me back to you.
Familiar face, but I never knew you.
Turn around and run away from...
All the things you wish you wanted.
Things you want to keep the same.
Once upon a time.
Leads me to a place where I come from.
Happily ever after.
Leads me to a place I've been before.
Words escape me.
Leads me to a place in my mind.
This must be the story...
That will lead me back to you.
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Quiet Silence
03:06
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Just by looking at your face,
I could tell what was on your mind.
The events that would unfold...
Must have been a sign.
Stop acting like that, you're driving me crazy.
You got your head down, we were feelin a little hazy.
Better breathe softly, don't make a sound...
They're looking for us, we're not safe in this town.
The clouds suddenly opened up...
Driving in the pouring rain.
A sight that was once forgotten...
Brought back on that day.
Stop acting like that, you're driving me crazy.
You got your head down, we were feelin a little hazy.
Better breathe softly, don't make a sound...
They're looking for us, we're not safe in this town.
We went on for miles,
Until we found a town nearby.
The stars lit up so bright...
Way up in the sky.
Stop acting like that, you're driving me crazy.
You got your head down, we were feelin a little hazy.
Better breathe softly, don't make a sound...
They're looking for us, we're not safe in this town.
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8. |
With or Without You
03:12
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My eyes shut so tight, it's so blurry.
Blurry to see the people around me.
And if you look hard enough, you'll find...
It wasn't the way I'd imagined it this time.
Just where did you run...
Just where did you hide...
You disappear into thin air around me all the time.
It would be nice if you were here with me...
Just watching the sky.
But with or without you...
The sun will set tonight.
My eyes open wide, it's still blurry.
Blurry to see the places around me.
And if you look hard enough to find...
It's not the way I wanted it to be.
Just where did you run...
Just where did you hide...
You disappear into thin air around me all the time.
It would be nice if you were here with me...
Just watching the sky.
But with or without you...
The sun will set tonight.
I can give you anything you want...
(One last breath, one last moment.)
Show me that you want to spare the time...
(One last time, one last moment.)
You can try and hide behind that smile...
(One more night, one more time.)
But I won't let you get away with it...
(One more time, one more time.)
My eyes are blurring...
My eyes are blurring...
My eyes are blurring...
My eyes are blurring tonight.
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9. |
Pasta Sauce!
03:05
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I want to spend some time with you,
But, time just slips away.
Faster every night, faster every day.
I want to spend my life with you,
We can run away.
Faster every night, faster every day.
I want to know...
(Let me know before you go.)
Can you feel?
Can you feel the heart beating?
I want to know...
(Why's she always leave right out the window?)
Do you dream?
Do you have the same dream?
I want to spend some time with you,
Let's escape from this place.
Faster every night, faster every day.
I want to spend my life with you.
We can run away.
Faster every night, faster every day.
I want to know...
(Let me know before you go.)
Can you feel?
Can you feel the heart beating?
I want to know...
(Why's she always leave right out the window?)
Do you dream?
Do you have the same dream?
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High Floating Movement
03:13
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11. |
Right On Target
02:35
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Jump on down.
Catch the bass line.
Moving forward.
Always in a straight line.
Feeling clean but...
Getting dirty.
Boys look back...
For girls that're looking pretty.
Talking louder.
From the beginning.
Better shut up...
The doc is singing...
His favorite tune...
About a girl.
She likes to laugh about it.
She likes to shout it out loud.
We're going in. We're going under.
Listen to the sound of the rolling thunder.
Catch my drift, hang on tight.
This baby's up to 88... We're going back in time.
A secret hideout.
No one can find it.
Is where we'll be.
That's where you'll find me.
You always have...
Such funny stories.
With cheap alcohol...
You're bound to get tipsy.
Getting late...
Stay out of the city.
Better calm down...
The party's getting rowdy.
Lights flashing.
Never gonna catch me.
But once again...
You don't believe me.
We're going in. We're going under.
Listen to the sound of the rolling thunder.
Catch my drift, hang on tight.
This baby's up to 88... We're going back in time.
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12. |
Chipolé
03:46
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My glass has run dry, we're out of time.
I got the feeling, you, you felt the same way.
We have our friends, we have everything.
Under a cloudy sky, you showed me sunshine.
Don't you think it's time for us to move on?
Don't you think it's time for us to grow up?
Don't you think it's time for us to find a better place?
Don't you think I know all my problems?
I know how to solve them.
I know how to make it better once again.
This picture's eternal, in a frame I want to keep.
On top of the fireplace, with a soft glow underneath.
We can settle in, we have everything.
Spend some time together, together forever.
Don't you think it's time for us to move on?
Don't you think it's time for us to grow up?
Don't you think it's time for us to find a better place?
Don't you think I know all my problems?
I know how to solve them.
I know how to make it better once again.
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13. |
Monday Mornings
03:53
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Engage the enemy.
It's a recipe for destruction.
Is this my destiny?
I want to ask the question, but no one knows the answer.
What's going on today?
Just repeat of the morning after?
Is this what we want?
I really want to leave, but theres no way out.
The calendar of time and space.
The week moves by so slowly.
Will tomorrow be the same?
I guess I'll never know, until we get there.
The pressures building...
It's on the verge of a huge explosion.
Why can't we just sit down,
and play a game of Scrabble with some missing letters?
This is how I feel
When you lie to me
Tell me what you think
This is not a dream
This is where we stand
On the battlefield
Throw down your weapons
Close your eyes and fall asleep
The phone keeps ringing.
But theres no one on the other end.
This is a mystery.
Call in a detective cause you're gonna need him.
What could they figure out?
A simple problem with no explanation.
Is this your reasoning?
You make me laugh with your strange ambitions.
I want to shout it out.
From the top of the highest tower.
What did she say to you?
Did she stay under the water until her face turned blue?
The sun is setting...
Street lights shining for a good three hours.
Why can't we just sit down,
and play a game of Yahtzee with some missing dice?
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This little moment we never had.
Reminds of places we never went.
Forget all the silly stupid fights...
That led us to be torn apart.
Moments we had and lost together.
Good times are hiding up my sleeves.
Nothing is and nothing shall be...
For the peace that lives inside you.
Take me back... (but tomorrow).
Hear me out... (shed my point of view).
All we have is a thread...
I'm hanging onto you.
Take my hand (and spin it).
Here we go... (out of control).
All we have is a thread...
I'm hanging onto you.
Some words are always left unsaid.
Better learn to smile before the fun ends.
Don't be your own island, no shelter from the storm.
The graceful ballerina walks across the floor.
Sometimes you feel the need to move...
Don't be your own limozeen.
When the conversation tends to die.
Don't forget to hang up the phone.
Take me back... (but tomorrow).
Hear me out... (shed my point of view).
All we have is a thread...
I'm hanging onto you.
Take my hand... (and spin it).
Here we go... (out of control).
All we have is a thread...
I'm hanging onto you.
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15. |
Dark Dreamer
04:31
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Moving slowly, but keeping pace.
I have a funny feeling about this place.
The walls are cold, to the touch...
A few more moments, I might run out of luck.
It hides in the shadows, it hides in the dark.
You cannot run, there's nowhere to hide.
I must keep moving, go along for the ride.
I know what I must face, is waiting inside.
There's a fire burning in my heart.
I must try to withstand, can't be ripped apart.
This reality is more than a dream.
And I can't pretend...
I just have to believe.
If you listen close, he'll tell you a story about...
Fallen soldiers, who fought with glory.
This place is haunted from one's that have passed.
He knows only the strong, can outlast...
The tricks that they have up their sleeves.
The air is getting thin, it's getting hard to breathe.
Almost to the end, bumps on my skin...
I know what I must face, is waiting within.
There's a fire burning in my heart.
I must try to withstand, can't be ripped apart.
This reality is more than a dream.
And I can't pretend...
I just have to believe.
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16. |
Zippy The Wonder Wallaby
03:59
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These words are crazy.
I don't know what to say.
You think I'm over it, but maybe...
It's the truth that's undeniable.
Is it my imagination?
You're flying high, and the world won't stop you...
For anything.
For anything.
Where ever you go... just know...
That I'll be right here waiting.
Where ever you go... just know...
That I'll be right here waiting.
Are you making it worse?
Are you making it better for yourself?
This is why we should go...
And cover all our tracks.
Is it just my instincts?
You're leaving me without any caution or warning...
For anything.
For anything.
Where ever you go... just know...
That I'll be right here waiting.
Where ever you go... just know...
That I'll be right here waiting.
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