1.Livin' Th' Dream
Yesterday I turned 23
The date didn't mean that much to me
Then I started adding figures up in my head
It seems the cost of dreaming's left me in the red.
Because of alcohol I've shared sixteen beds
There's a five year reunion hanging over my head
At least 11'000 people think I'm something I'm not
The courage to let them down isn't something I've still got.
Sometimes I want to cheat but I don't
I want to quite but I won't
'cause I made this bed.
Give me a shovel you'll be amazed
At how fast I dig a grave
Baby just, lay in it.
You're only brave 'til you're scared
You're only unique until compared
To every other worthless f＊＊k trying to
Crawl into bed tonight.
You can't afford to live like this (Yes we can, yes we can)
You can't be dumb enough to dream so big (Yes we can, yes we
can)
Because we'll sail through the sleazy seas
Past all the casting couches, rug burned knees
No I'm not done yet, you know I'm only getting started.
You can't afford to live like this
You can't be dumb enough to dream so big.
Yeah we'll sail through the sleazy seas
Past all the casting couches, rug burned knees
No I'm not done yet.
You can't afford to live like this (Yes we can, yes we can)
You can't be dumb enough to dream so big (Yes we can, yes we
can)
Because we'll sail through the sleazy seas
Past all the casting couches, rug burned knees
No I'm not done yet, you know I'm only getting started.
2.I'd Be More Interested If You Were Already Spoken For
Does your family have any history
Of addiction or succombing to guys like me？
Was your father the type to say things right
Or was your mother the type to spend the night？
'Cause I get the feeling that you're buying time
Ironically enough, as you spark that light
You order two more shots
But don't wait for the lime
Down go your last two reasons to lie
Does your conscience keep you up at night
Screaming out
We know, we know
We know, we know
Does your conscience keep you up at night
Screaming out
We know, we know
We know, we know
Can you feel their stares？
Cross your fingers
And hope he doesn't wait up for you
'Cause my touch lingers
And it will be written all over you
Cross your fingers
And hope he buys all the shit you feed him
'Cause that taste lingers
When he's gone and you still need him
This is dirty water
But it's still something worth drinking down
If it can cure my dehydration
From the words you let slip out
'Cause we've got dirty laundry
And we've got closets with hinges
That beg to bust and expose us
For the people in the elevator
Does your conscience keep you up at night
Screaming out
We know, we know
We know, we know
Does your conscience keep you up at night
Screaming out
We know, we know
We know, we know
Cross your fingers
And hope he doesn't wait up for you
'Cause my touch lingers
And it will be written all over you
Cross your fingers
And hope he buys all the shit you feed him
'Cause that taste lingers
When he's gone and you still need him
And then he gets the feeling that you're buying time
As you struggle like a teen to spark that light
You order two more shots
But don't wait for the lime
Down go your last two reasons to lie
Cross your fingers
And hope he doesn't wait up for you
'Cause my touch lingers
And it will be written all over you
Cross your fingers
And hope he buys all the shit you feed him
'Cause that taste lingers
When he's gone and you still need him
3.Do It Again! You're Not Making Me Want To Touch You!
Tonight will be preceded by
A few drinks to calm me down
To settle my gut, to work up a smile
Because your bones are shakin'
Baby, agitate my nerves
I'm feeling reckless
And I feel the need to stress this
I'm stepping out
And I'll do this till I'm somebody else
Well, tonight I'll be a classic work
Like Edgar Allan Poe
And I'll die on these streets of Baltimore
As a beggar, john, or buyer
Look, I'm just trying to score
But at least I won't be out alone
I'm with my uncle and his mother
And the rest of my family's history
Is with me, shouting, 'Have another!'
Now I'm taking all the liberties
I was too scared to before
I've accepted that we're just chemicals
Now bend over and touch the floor
Plan A has got a boyfriend
But she melts to my touch
Plan B has got a crush
As much as she's got a lust
Plan C well, God forgive me
Well, she, she just lives to f＊＊k
I'll just act like I'm not in control
Well I'm feeling reckless
And I feel the need to stress this
I'm stepping out
And I'll take this, drink think, do this, smoke this
f＊＊k you while we're somebody else
But at least I won't be out alone
I'm with my uncle and his mother
And the rest of my family's history
Is with me, shouting, 'Have another!'
Now I'm taking all the liberties
I was too scared to before
I've accepted that we're just chemicals
Now bend over and touch the floor
Shut up and dance
Ms. sings in her sleep
Ms. moves to my beat
What kind of secrets are we keeping tonight？
Because he's not here and he's not waiting up
How about another spin around the floor？
But at least I won't be out alone
I'm with my uncle and his mother
And the rest of my family history
Is with me, shouting, 'Have another!'
Be sure I'm slutting it up
'Cause I know love's not enough
And I'll be outside the bar
Hopes for the back of her car
She's got wandering eyes
And much more curious lips
And I'm still betting every dime
She answers as her skirt slides over her hips
4.The Press War
And it's down the stairs
Hair tossed and footing lost
There's just one thing he'll forget to mention
Just keep it close
I think we're safe within the crowd
From watchful eyes that aim
To keep me from my chances
If the truth is the virus infecting their highness
It's just loyalty protecting royalty
If the truth is the virus infecting their highness
It's just loyalty
And it's down the stairs
Hair tossed and footing lost
There's just one thing he'll forget to mention
They're taking sides as you find your ride
Dry your tears
At least you'll leave with your pride
But as the press war goes
It's always an old wound
Instead of the truth that ends up exposed
Just keep it close
I think we're safe within the crowd
From watchful eyes that aim to keep me from my chances
If the truth is the virus infecting their highness
It's just loyalty protecting royalty
If the truth is the virus infecting their highness
It's just loyalty
And it's down the stairs
Hair tossed and footing lost
There's just one thing he'll forget to mention
They're taking sides as you find your ride
Dry your tears
At least you'll leave with your pride
But as the press war goes
It's always an old wound
Instead of the truth that ends up exposed
You've got another thing coming
You've got another thing coming, ha ha
You've got another thing coming
You've got another thing coming, yeah (x2)
And it's down the stairs
Hair tossed and footing lost
There's just one thing he'll forget to mention
And it's down the stairs
Hair tossed and footing lost
There's just one thing he'll forget to mention
They're taking sides as you find your ride
Dry your tears
At least you'll leave with your pride
But as the press war goes
It's always an old wound
Instead of the truth that ends up exposed
5.Dirty Laundry
All alone again
All alone again
I speak as if I've lived
One minute
With eyes not fixed upon this screen
Stalking the girls I could never f＊＊k
I mean, their sluts, but it seems
I lack that luck
And I'm not the man to wash my hands
Home alone or acting like we hit it off
Cuz either way I'm just jerking someone off
Until we're dicks out and pissing
Until you leave town wishing
I won't be satisfied
Things are gonna be different now you'll see
And as for all the dirty laundry you've left me
It's getting aired and with heavy rotation
You'd better have a damn good explanation
You act as though you've lived
A lie because your tan's been overcooked
But I've been burned and burned (and burned and burned)
And now every single day I look more like my father
I've only got so many layers and its only getting hotter
Until we're dicks out and pissing
Until you leave town wishing
I won't be satisfied
Things are gonna be different now you'll see
And as for all the dirty laundry you've left me
It's getting aired and with heavy rotation
You'd better have a damn good explanation
I didn't mean to be so forward
But there are some things you should know
He loves you like a truck stop screw
'When we're alone he adores me'
You best get it straight, say it
'When we're both dressed you just bore me' 2x's
Things are gonna be different now you'll see
And as for all the dirty laundry you've left me
It's getting aired you'll see
Things are gonna be different now you'll see
And as for all the dirty laundry you've left me
It's getting aired and with heavy rotation
You'd better have a damn good explanation
6.Because I Spit Hot Fire
The sweat soaks his shirt
And he's feeling his blood thin out
And this pulse we've built outside this epidermis
Keeps his charm en route
Pedals to the floor
Like my hips press to yours
There's a whisper from your lips, 'Let's go'
You don't stand a chance
I'm as stealthy as a slow gas leak
By the time that you know you'll have succomb to me
I've never seen such a battle to open one door
You're batting eyes
As he's taking his time
As we're playing out the last notes
To your culling song
Pedals to the floor
Like my hips press to yours
There's a whisper from your lips, 'Let's go'
You don't stand a chance
I'm a rush much like passing notes
'Cause I'm keeping the secrets
You'd all die to know
But have no shame
These boundaries called waistlines
Are bound to be broken sometime
7.The Rent Is Due
Last night, my mind dreamt
Across eight state lines
To lull into dreams of sleeping, lying
But not so alone this time
Could you feel it when I stole covers, kissed your neck
And wished you one goodnight？
I hoped to remain in for the rest of my days
Now these north breezes haunt me so teasingly placed
Once again in my path, once again I am faced
With the cold truth of autumn, the tease of her taste
My bags have been packed for days
So make it a point to say you miss me
And tell all of your friends
Of the boy from which your accent comes
Oh, won't you hold it against me
For knowing the words
What to say to make your heartbeat stop
Last night, my arm stretched out
Up New England and into the Deep South
Just to pull back clouds that hide the sun
Just to burst through your windows just for fun
Could you feel when I snuck in？
Starting slowly a battle I could never win
Could you feel when I burst through？
I am the sunlight drenching you
Now these north breezes haunt me so teasingly placed
Once again in my path, once again I am faced
With the cold truth of autumn, the tease of her taste
My bags have been packed for days
So make it a point to say you miss me
And tell all of your friends
Of the boy from which your accent comes
Oh, won't you hold it against me
For knowing the words
What to say to make your heartbeat stop
8.Carolina Heat
We're at the tip-top, yeah
We're not getting any better than this
I'm out of lines, girl
I'm not getting any smoother than this
But could you blame me if I, if I, if I
Took you all for prisoner with just one line, one lie
Because I'll be the preacher to all his converts
Donate now to my rightful cause
But what good is a quick healing to go？
If the lesson is never learned
It's just like stitches for show
They say the Carolina heat
Isn't something that keeping a cool head can beat
But don't discount their winter winds
And all the cold shoulders
That the slightest draft lets in
But with empty stomachs and hungry eyes
Our only choice was to swallow pride
But I guess you just are better than the rest
We're at the ground floor
But our numbers they only get higher from here
It's not the failure, but the cost of success
Is the thing I can't help but fear
This isn't righteous
It's a mid-life crisis
I'm not compelled
You just convinced me to write this
It's for the greater good
'Cause I'd rather be great than good
They say the Carolina heat
Isn't something that keeping a cool head can beat
But don't discount their winter winds
And all the cold shoulders
That the slightest draft lets in
But with empty stomachs and hungry eyes
Our only choice was to swallow pride
But I guess you just are better than the rest
Your skin was appealing wallpaper
Now your skin is just peeling wallpaper
They say the Carolina heat
Isn't something that keeping a cool head can beat
But don't discount their winter winds
And all the cold shoulders
That the slightest draft lets in
But with empty stomachs and hungry eyes
Our only choice was to swallow pride
But I guess you just are better than the rest
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