Scrimshaw's Lyrics
LYRICS
60-66
LYRICS TO THE SONGS OF SCRIMSHAW
Words & Music by Marlin Collins
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60. ZEROS HEROES
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Who's ever worthless, has got to go.
Who's ever worthless, has tricks to show.
To all the heathen lying in bed,
About retrieving all of those thoughts within the head.
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Let's not act stupid; we know what we've done,
Got shot by the cupid that carries a gun.
With stones in our pockets, it's harder to leave,
Good thing for the rockets we've got up our sleeve.
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Who's ever useless, pick up your cross.
Who's ever useless, count all as loss.
With every reference that we obtain
Is just our preference, from which we cannot but abstain.
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It's all around scary, a life that is fake,
As oversight buries the ground that we break.
When tables are turning, the seating is sad.
It's all about learning to miss what we had.
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Who's ever clueless, brings up the rear.
Who's ever clueless, orchestrates fear.
With all the journeys we have begun,
The best we can do is just to get around the sun.
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When giving out orders, we tend to be loud,
While crossing the boarders, from humble to proud.
The proper prospective, for any good deed,
A common objective eliminates greed.
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Who's ever fearless, takes all the heat.
Who's ever fearless, dangers will meet.
In every instance when ass is kissed,
Could be insistence, backed up by throwing of a fist.
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No taking of prisoners, or shaking of hands,
When running with scissors, are the only plans.
Because what's involved in, us getting our way,
Are problems to solve, that's all I can say.
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61. COMPLICATED NOISE
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Beggin' for tomorrow, like a pro.
Beggin' for tomorrow, like a pro.
Beggin' for the break of day, it's safe to say to pay our ways the goal, the goal.
To relinquish all control, is natural, like wind that doesn't blow.
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Oh, all the reasons are just complicated noise,
And the proof is everywhere.
Oh, all the steps that we just keep repeating poised,
To resist the urge to care.
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Lookin' out the window, like I know.
Lookin' out the window, like I know.
Looking out for the dark night, it seems I frighten easily I know,
I know.
Everyone must soon engage, the perfect page, on which we wage our soul.
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Solo
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Oh, all the reasons are just complicated noise,
And the proof is everywhere.
Oh, all the steps that we just keep repeating poised,
To resist the urge to care.
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Beggin' for tomorrow, like a pro.
Beggin' for tomorrow, like a pro.
Beggin' for the break of day, it's safe to say to pay our ways the goal, the goal.
To relinquish all control, is natural, like wind that doesn't blow.
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62. OH OH!
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(intro.)
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Ain't no sun, ain't no shine
Sneakin' up from behind.
Did I say that I hold, - To your beliefs?
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Go insane, underwear
Who can claim, other pairs of briefs
For your beliefs?
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Heaven help, those who fly
And who dance, in the sky.
Did I say that I hold, - To your beliefs?
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Who can stand, in the way,
Of the words, as their stays too brief
Like your beliefs.
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Bridge
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Pickin' fights, with the cars
The headlights, look like stars.
Did I say that I hold, - To your beliefs?
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Stole a crutch, from the lame.
It ain't much, we could blame the thief
For your beliefs.
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From the pain, every birth
Leaves a stain, on the earth.
Did I say that I hold, - To your beliefs?
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What's the use, of a thought?
Poor excuse, though it's brought relief,
From your beliefs.
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Bridge
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Seven tears, and six more days, are all that's left of worthless ways, oh oh.
If I was just half his size, I'd look up straight into his eyes, oh oh.
I will sacrifice my dreams; the end will justify the means.
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Every eye that's ever cried, has felt the pain until it died, oh oh.
Every broken back is glad, to be the first one to get mad, oh oh.
I will sacrifice my dreams; the end will justify the means.
I will sacrifice my dreams; the end will justify the means.
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63. KITTY KITTY
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I am an animal lover, especially in stew.
And as you shall discover that my words are all true.
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I find cats most appealing, when they're running away.
Or their head hits the ceiling cause they never will stay.
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Never will stay, whenever you tell them.
Never will stay, when you walk away.
Never will stay, their training's a problem.
Never will stay, won't do what you say.
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Cats are taking me up to, the head of the line.
Cause I'm helping them get through, all nine lives at one time.
Cats are landing on their feet, as they fly out the door.
When their claws and your skin meet
Makes them hard to ignore.
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Hard to ignore, when they want to go out.
Hard to ignore, their cats life of ease.
Hard to ignore, don't matter if you shout.
Hard to ignore, they'll do what they please.
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Cats are killing small creatures, and their ways are the worst.
The distinguishing feature is that they torture them first.
Cats are sleeping on your face, and giving hairballs.
While considering how you'd taste
If you were three inches tall.
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Three inches tall, there's no loyal feline.
Three inches tall, that ever did live.
Three inches tall, they'd eat you in no time.
Three inches tall, no need to forgive.
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64. BULLS EYE
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All alone in the city
And to think this is home.
Well it sure is a pity
Like in hell it is dry as a bone.
Like a long distance scooter,
A keepin' pace with the speed.
And the bull's eyes own shooter
Aims with a kiss that can bleed.
Solo
Never more than a minute
Roll the dice with both hands.
When the losers all win it
They save all of the souls that they can.
Left to chance indecision
Will always take to the street.
Just like endless revision
Will not make imperfect complete.
Solo
Remember the good times, just as long as you can.
Forget about taking, that trip to Japan.
Remember the good times, we were fast on our feet.
Forget about taking, the last airplane seat. (Chorus)
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All alone in the city
And to think this is home.
Well it sure is a pity
Like in hell it is dry as a bone.
Like a long distance scooter,
A keepin' pace with the speed.
And the bull's eyes own shooter
Aims with a kiss that can bleed.
Solo 2 times
(Chorus)
(Ending)
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65. LEAVING ME COLD
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The tops of my knees, are catching the breeze
And now if you please, I'm feeling like mourning.
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Between all the gaps, while sitting on laps
And wondering perhaps, if this is a warning.
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I can't stop from grieving, for folks that are leaving me cold.
They're short on perceiving, the fact that their bodies grow old. (Chorus)
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How everyone cares, about what they wear
Their chickens are there, and looking quite boneless.
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It doesn't seem fair, that we have to share,
The polluted air, is making us homeless.
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I can't stop from grieving, for folks that are leaving me cold.
They're short on perceiving, the fact that their bodies grow old. (Chorus)
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I went for a fight, but fell out of sight
Which turned out alright, my fists were unfolding.
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I handle my shame, about all the same
I give it a name, and a hefty scolding.
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I can't stop from grieving, for folks that are leaving me cold.
They're short on perceiving, the fact that their bodies grow old. (Chorus)
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I'll get in the way, of all that I say
Its bound to decay, without good intentions.
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While saving the face, there's no need to waste
The wide open space, of different dimensions.
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I can't stop from grieving, for folks that are leaving me cold.
They're short on perceiving, the fact that their bodies grow old. (Chorus)
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66. INSIDE OF THE SOUND
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We got it wrong, we got it wrong alright, running along,
flyin' a windless kite.
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How could I ever go wrong?
Taking his time is my partner
Hiding it inside a song
Crossing my path on the border.
Why is this taking so long?
Filling a very tall order
Everyone I know is gone.
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He said, you should, be drinking it all the way down.
My head, has gone, and mistaken me for a clown.
Very convincingly, looking inside of the sound. (chorus)
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Taking our brains for a walk
Searching for everyones treasure.
Basically words are all talk
Handing out hope is a pleasure.
Throwing a dog at a rock
Tying up time for good measure
Keys have a way with the lock.
(chorus)
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Solo
We're shootin' for the prize, that you can see with eyes closed.
Walking in paradise, because the good advise knows.
Giving up every vice, just like a cube of ice froze.
Getting into the line, that's waiting for free.
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Taking our brains for a walk... (chorus)
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Inside of the sound, inside of the sound, inside of the sound, Were keepin it cool. (3 times)
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