Scrimshaw's Lyrics
LYRICS
54-59
LYRICS TO THE SONGS OF SCRIMSHAW
Words & Music by Marlin Collins
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54. CLICHÉ
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What you know, depends on, all you can remember.
When you go, befriend the, service that you render.
How that's so, begins with, something very tender.
Leaves that blow, the wind shall, turn into September. (Bridge )
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Why you're freezin', while I am on fire, I'd like to know.
All the reasons, that come from a liar, have got to go.
Have got to go, just what seasons good to leave?
If you see me walkin' alone, well then I know you'll believe.
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Why you're freezin', while I am on fire, I'd like to know.
All the reasons, that come from a liar, have got to go.
Have got to go, to the other side of town.
If I ever get over there, that's when you'll see me around.
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Why you're freezin', while I am on fire, I'd like to know.
All the reasons, that come from a liar, have got to go.
Have got to go, though my eyes can barely see.
Through those windows keepin' me bound, I'm staring right back at me.
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(Bridge )
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Why you're freezin', while I am on fire, I'd like to know.
All the reasons, that come from a liar, have got to go.
Have got to go, this is what I really mean.
Fun consists of taking the bus, to see a movie I've seen.
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Why you're freezin', while I am on fire, I'd like to know.
All the reasons, that come from a liar, have got to go. ( 2 times )
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Solo
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G, D, Bm, A, G, D
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55. SEEING THINGS
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Looking at them watching me, all the faces that I see.
I wish they would let me be, and leave me alone.
Floating past me in the air, you can't tell me they're not there.
I just wish they wouldn't stare, and leave me alone.
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I can see them watching, look they're all around.
I can see them watching, I'm sure they'll take me down.
See 'em out the window, behind every bush,
Believe me cause I said so, If I don't jump they'll push.
I can see them watching, they give me quite a scare.
I can see them watching, look they're everywhere.
If I can close the curtain, perhaps I can survive,
I wish I knew for certain, if I'm dead or alive.
I can see them watching, look they're at the door.
I can see them watching, I just can't take no more.
Under these conditions, with nowhere to run,
I'm in a bad position, good thing I got a gun.
I can see them watching, from beneath the bed.
I can see them watching, I'm as good as dead.
I'll just pull the trigger, and make them go away,
There is no time to figure, the price I'm going to pay.
I can see them watching, from my padded cell.
I can see them watching, in my own private hell.
While my deeds they ponder, my inhumanity,
All rise for his honor, and plead insanity.
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Livin on the dry end, of tears that have been cryin'
Givin' up on tryin', wings ain't meant for flyin'.
Lightnin' from my flashlight, holdin' off the dark night
Puttin' up a good fight, with a mouth that could bite.
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Livin on the dry end, of tears that have been cryin'
Better keep on tryin', for livin' and not dyin'.
Lightnin' from my flashlight, holdin' off the dark night
Everything that's in sight, addin' up to pure fright.
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56. 3.9
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A student, the best in the class
Answer the question, why friendships don't last.
Talkin' about you, in front of your face
To hang with you would be a social disgrace.
A student working during class time
While the others are committing a crime.
Wisely using, their time they are not
Talkin bout the new, clothes that they bought.
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A student doing homework till three
Not invited to another party
A student, what about that B (Chorus )
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A student to the classmates confer
Information copying off your paper.
Always wanting, help with homework
But any other time they treat you like dirt.
Using restrooms, for reasons you should
While everyone is at the mirror lookin' good.
Getting to class, before the bell
Floating in a sea of hormonal smell.
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(Chorus )
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A student lives inside of a cloud
Down on earth you see the popular crowd.
Where they hope to be, considered cool
And there you have a typical high school.
Planning for, a future dream
As everyone is trying out for drill team.
Hanging out with, kids that are stoned
Is better than you eatin, lunch all alone.
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( Chorus )
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And hey just what about that B anyway?
Now how do you expect to get into Harvard?
They took the car away, that's another song.
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57. OH NO!
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Tis the season
Of a freezin'
Find it seizin', hearts that have gone astray. (Oh no)
It's the treasure
That we measure
What's your pleasure, hearts that have gone astray. (Oh no)
Kissin' cousins
By the dozens
Never was in, hearts that have gone astray. (Oh no)
What we're feeling
Is appealing
As we're stealing, hearts that have gone astray
Any little dealing with the devil in his doorway now
Any little dealing with his teaching so unsound
Any little dealing well the devil's gonna tell you how.
Any little dealing takes you down. (Chorus)
Still believing
In the grieving
While they're leaving, hearts that have gone astray (Oh no)
Give a shoulder
That is colder
To the older, hearts that have gone astray (Oh no)
As they're gropin'
Barely copin'
Never hopin', hearts that have gone astray. (Oh no)
Ever wonder
At the thunder
Always under, hearts that have gone astray
(Chorus)
In a heartbeat
All the fast feet
And the ground meet, hearts that have gone astray (Oh no)
Holding handles
Wearing sandals
Lighting candles, hearts that have gone astray (Oh no)
As the needing
Is receding
Take a beating, hearts that have gone astray. (Oh no)
Close the curtain
On the hurtin'
Never certain, hearts that have gone astray
(Chorus) (Verse-Guitar Solo) (Chorus) (Takes you down. Repeat)
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58. ROCK ON
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In the day, it's my bed in which I lay. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the night, everything is out of sight. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the land, fires burning out of hand. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the heart, was the problem from the start. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
Living where, everything, is always fair.
Where the cups, forever full, and all things, are possible.
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In the day, I believe the words I say. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the night, all the wrongs seem to be right. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the land, all the ground is made of sand. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the heart, there's a brain that's not too smart. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
Living where, everything, is always fair.
Where the cups, forever full, and all things, are possible.
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Bridge
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Living where, everything, is always fair.
Where the cups, forever full, and all things, are possible.
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In the day, all the demons go away. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the night, they come back and want to fight. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the land, when the truth will take a stand. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
In the heart, all the darkness shall depart. Rock on, rock on, rock on!
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59. MEANT TO BE
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Talkin' 'bout the weather whatcha know.
Talkin' 'bout the weather, and you say it's so.
Talikin' like you know most everything.
Talkin' like the song you live, is what you sing.
Gotta run, gotta be always right. Gotta live in the broad daylight.
Never mean to feed the lie, when a question is just asking why,
I know, that's not the way it's meant to be.
That's why I know, that's not the way it's meant to be.
(The truth will set you free)
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In the oven you must bake,
So take care there's no mistake,
Someone might eat the things you make.
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In the middle of broad daylight, I think I might just feel alright.
In the middle of things to say, I think I may just find a way.
In the middle of banana peel, I think I feel the perfect meal.
In the middle of an open sore, I think my cells will close the door.
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The best of times, are aiming for the perfect crime.
It's meant to be, the helping hand, is reaching for a better plan.
It's meant to be, that future days, are stuck inside a hopeless maze.
It's meant to be, that all that's lost, a penny less, than what it cost.
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That's why I know, that's not the way it's meant to be.
(The truth will set you free)
That's why I know, that's not the way it's meant to be.
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Talkin' 'bout a better workin' tool.
Talkin' 'bout a man who really thinks it's cool.
Talkin' like it fixes any part.
Talkin' like it will repair a broken heart.
Gotta run, gotta be always right. Gotta live in the broad daylight.
Never mean to feed the lie, when a question is just asking why,
I know, that's not the way it's meant to be.
That's why I know, that's not the way it's meant to be.
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Talkin' 'bout the weather whatcha know.
Talkin' 'bout the weather, and you say it's so.
Talikin' like you know most everything.
Talkin' like the song you live, is what you sing.
Gotta run, gotta be always right. Gotta live in the broad daylight.
Never mean to feed the lie, when a question is just asking why,
I know, that's not the way it's meant to be.
That's why I know, that's not the way it's meant to be. (3 times)
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