1. |
Pins and Needles
04:55
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Something tells me we're going to forgive
And I don't know what, but I feel it in my skin
Breaking boundaries, the sky's the limit here
But I feel guilty for what I cannot hear.
Breaking my bones
The splint is much too cold
Where should I go
To sprint would be much too slow
Pins and Needles
Pins and Needles
There's always one more left
Good and Evil
Good and Evil
There's always one that's best
Pins and Needles
Pins and Needles
Good and Evil
Good and Evil
Faking my groans
The hint is oversold
How could I know
The play simply wouldn't hold
Pins and Needles
Pins and Needles
There's always one more left
Good and Evil
Good and Evil
There's always one that's best
Pins and Needles
Pins and Needles
Good and Evil
Good and Evil
Something tells me we're going to forgive
And I don't know what, but I feel it in my skin
Breaking boundaries, the sky's the limit here
But I feel guilty for what I cannot hear.
And the pins won't quit
And the needles persist
Good and evil bump fists
What a load of bullsh
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2. |
Cancel Out
05:25
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[Explicit]
Don't complain when I say
This melody is scaring me again
No dismay
I have a tendency to see comedy in pain
And it's time
And it's time
And when I sing
(and when I sing)
this melody
(this melody)
I feel a sting
of empathy
And when I sulk
(sulky motherfucker)
this heavily
(this heavily)
Nothing rhymes
This used to be so easy
Don't complain when I say
This melody is scaring me again
And it's time
To let the demons try to get along
Won't demand that you show
But let's just say I'd be interested to see
Hold my hand
You have a name I'd be privileged to speak
And it's time
To let the demons try to get along
So don't hide
Let the pieces lie
They don't need to match, just find a way to cancel out
Just cancel out
Just cancel out
And it's time
To let the demons try to get along
So don't hide
Let the pieces lie
They don't need to match, just find a way to cancel out
Just cancel out
Just cancel out
And it's time
To let the demons try to get along
So don't hide
Let the pieces lie
They don't need to match, just find a way to cancel out
Just cancel out
Just cancel out
And when I sing this melody
I feel a sting of empathy
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3. |
Ssh, It's a Secret!
03:31
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Say hello to the beasts on show
One twist unlocks, did you not know
Right tighty, lefty bite-y
By the way, my Tiger's name is Lefty
You left me on my own
I know something you don't know
When I'm allowed, you'll be the first I show
We'll be fine if we bear the blackout
We need to hide out
Just bear the blackout
Just bear the blackout
Take responsibility
For your friendly enemies
Chew me up and spit me back out
By the way, I'm not very tasty
You eat me to the bone
I know something you don't know
When I'm allowed, you'll be the first I show
We'll be fine if we bear the blackout
We need to hide out
Just bear the blackout
I know something you don't know
When I'm allowed, you'll be the first I show
We'll be fine if we bear the blackout
We need to hide out
Just bear the blackout
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What is the catch? Can I go
And then I'll show you how far
I can throw
Never the less, we'll carry on
But never the less, we'll carry on
And I am lost
Never the less, we'll carry on
But never the less, we'll carry on
Every home is just a place
Just another checkpoint in the race
And it's not forever
And it's not forever
Catch me on my brand new show
It's based on my life so far
I can't go
Never the less, we'll carry on
But never the less, we'll carry on
And I am lost
Never the less, we'll carry on
But never the less, we'll carry on
Every home is just a place
Just another checkpoint in the race
And it's not forever
And it's not forever
And it's not forever
Every home is just a place
Just another checkpoint in the race
And it's not forever
And it's not forever
And it's not forever
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5. |
Ladder
01:36
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[Explicit]
I can't believe that we survived
I can't believe that you survived
And now I know
I'll never ask you again
How the fuck did you survive?
Creating boundaries
For all of us to overcome
Did you know I own a ladder?
You are a quandary
I'll never know when it's enough
You pretend and misspend your anger
And now I know
you intend
to hide your sinning
(do you remember how to lie your way out)
and while we know
you pretend
well, I'm forgiving
(do you remember how to lie your way out)
I can't believe that we survived
I can't believe that you survived
And now I know
I'll never ask you again
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6. |
The Honey Trap
03:30
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I know exactly how sweet Amber is
Swarms of bees funnel from her exit wound
And I wanna see
I defy any creature not to swoon
When they meet eye to eye with the mother bee
And the sky's too blue
Ah Ah Ah
Red coloured sap
All aboard The Honey Trap
Too close I flew
Ah Ah Ah Ah
Sinning on tap
All aboard The Honey Trap
I'm holding on for one last shot at love
And my grip will last 'til the moon comes out
Just wait and see
I'll decline any offer from the sun
Call me greedy
But I'd rather die with my honesty
And the sky's too blue
Ah Ah Ah
Red coloured sap
All aboard The Honey Trap
Too close I flew
Ah Ah Ah Ah
Sinning on tap
All aboard The Honey Trap
And the sky's too blue
Ah Ah Ah
Red coloured sap
All aboard The Honey Trap
Too close I flew
Ah Ah Ah Ah
Sinning on tap
All aboard The Honey Trap
Ooooooh
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7. |
Chances
04:48
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I will spill all the lies
Hold me steady
Hurry up the scholar's yawning
Another chance goes begging
Another chance goes begging
I will spill all the lies
Hold me steady and hurry up
I will spill all the lies
Can we hold on one last time
Would you love me all the same
Even if I had a brain
Hold on one last time
Would you look the other way
Even if I take the blame
I will sit in Satan's Lap
Or in God's pantry
Either way, I'll get my answer
Another chance goes begging
Can we hold on one last time
Would you love me all the same
Even if I had a brain
Hold on one last time
Would you look the other way
Even if I take the blame
Take your chances while you can
Take your chances while you can
Take your chances while you can
Can we hold on one last time
Would you love me all the same
Even if I had a brain
Hold on one last time
Would you look the other way
Even if I take the blame
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I want a chapel, high on a hill
I want a choir who will harmonise on cue
Your grand cathedral, miles higher still
shakes from the tattle of the discord that we spew
I want the dressings, and I need the flair
I need the form before the function is discussed
You strip me down, my soul is bare
Unveil my embers as they fall and turn to dust
And I need more before I've even had a few
I am a man of brittle fabric
And all my seams come loose
So why should a plan of dismal tactics
And all my dreams come true
And I am a man who would trade his drink for a straw
I want a friendship with other dean
I'd like to know you how the rest of them think you are
'cause I know the real you
You're sight unseen
Please listen to my words, and not this nice guitar
And I am more than just a little undeserving
I am a man of fickle standing
And all my thoughts recede
Do do do do
And I never can predict my landing
'cause all my dross impedes
Do do do do
And I am a man who would trade his feet for a chair
Swaps, got, want, need
Had a dream,
Split the seam wide
Open my mouth to sing
songs of dichotomy
and you, we're one,
but I, I
I am a man of brittle fabric
And all my seams come loose
Do do do do
So why should a plan of dismal tactics
And all my dreams come true
Do do do do
And I am a man who would trade his drink for a straw
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9. |
Chip Spice
05:00
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[Explicit]
Chip spice demands to be put on every plate
It's so nice, don't you dare tell me how to taste
You do you and I, well, I'll just take my time,
So please just let me do, the things I wanna do.
As they say in primary school "be kind, don't be a cunt"
Give or take that's what they usually say, just be sure to do what you wanna do
Do what you wanna do
Do what you wanna do
Grip tight then pull it up and right back down again
It's alright, god cares not, just be sure to say amen.
You do you and I, well, I'll just take my time,
So please just let me do, the things I wanna do.
Come and take just what you need I'll be short but that's okay
Then again, what if there's an outbreak, never mind, do what you wanna do
Do what you wanna do
Do what you wanna do
Tidal waves do not care
Hurricanes don't care too
Do what's new, do what you wanna do
But as they say in primary school "be kind, don't be a cunt"
Give or take that's what they usually say, just be sure to do what you wanna do
Go away, 'cause that's all I had to say, just be sure to do what you wanna do
Do what you wanna do
Do what you wanna do
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10. |
Get a Grip, Deano
05:33
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Time to get your diary out
With her words, I'll warm
Just in time 'cause I'm getting cold
Question marks and full stops
I'd bring a jacket but you'd say
Let's just wing it
I'll pretend I know how to be cool
I surrender, just let me be your fool
I hope you don't pretend to like this song
I need you to destroy every note
And melody with which you disagree
I hope you don't pretend to like this song
Mine to give and yours to take
She'll take just enough
I'm inclined 'cause we'll soon be old
Breaking backs, we're old sods
I'll sing this song and you'll say
Get a Grip, Deano
I'll pretend I know how to have fun
and we'll remember, just how it felt to be young
I hope you don't pretend to like this song
I need you to destroy every note
And melody with which you disagree
I hope you don't pretend to like this song
I hope you don't pretend to like this song
I need you to destroy every note
And melody with which you disagree
I hope you don't pretend to like this song
I hope you don't pretend to like this song
I need you to destroy every note
And melody with which you disagree
I hope you don't pretend to like this song
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11. |
Cover Your Eyes
04:54
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Cover your eyes
This cannot leave our two minds
Give it a squeeze
Cover your eyes and your mind
Give it a squeeze
Grab the nearest light
And don't let go
I know you
from that show
the one with all the laughter tracks
I'll be you
And you can be me
Let's play heart attacks
You've taken all my pieces out
And you've stolen one or two
So cover your eyes
This cannot be the way to win
I know you've been my enemy
Don't count on me
I've lost my way
So cover your eyes
Fix me up
before you go
But don't you dare wake me up
You've taken all my pieces out
And you've stolen one or two
So cover your eyes
This cannot be the way to win
I know you've been my enemy
Don't count on me
I've lost my way
So cover your eyes
Cover your eyes
Don't let them see
What you will be
Should you dare try
Cover your eyes
Don't let them see
What you will be
Should you dare try and be new
So cover your eyes
Cover your eyes
Cover your eyes
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[Explicit]
There's no one listening
So I guess I can say
I sometimes watch the news just to see if we're okay
Invariably
No we're bloody not
I sometimes get the sense that we don't pretend enough
So here's the scoop
We're better than we've ever been
No one's seen a better life
No one's seen a brighter light
So here's the headline
We're safer than we've ever been
More eyes means a better sight
That does not mean there are more fights
So here's the scoop
Where is this all heading?
I think it's easy to say
But I sometimes can't decide if I wanna know or not
Indubitably
We're getting bloody hot
And I sometimes get the sense that we don't just give a fuck
So here's the scoop
We're better than we've ever been
No one's seen a better life
No one's seen a brighter light
So here's the headline
We're safer than we've ever been
More eyes means a better sight
That does not mean there are more fights
So here's the scoop
Take advantage of the now
'cause in this life there's only one way round
Don't you fear
There's no one listening
So I guess I can say
I sometimes watch the news just to see if we're okay
Invariably
No we're bloody not
I sometimes get the sense that we don't pretend enough
So here's the scoop
We're better than we've ever been
No one's seen a better life
No one's seen a brighter light
So here's the headline
We're safer than we've ever been
More eyes means a better sight
That does not mean there are more fights
So here's the scoop
So here's the scoop
We're better than we've ever been
No one's seen a better life
No one's seen a brighter light
So here's the headline
We're safer than we've ever been
More eyes means a better sight
That does not mean there are more fights
So here's the scoop
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13. |
Quite The Sight
02:36
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Complicate
Every try
Heart betrays
My guilty mind
And it's quite the sight
To behold what you really are
I don't care about the fallacies in my soul
Redesign
Every time
Undermine
Every rhyme
And it's quite the sight
To behold what you really are
So forgive me if I don't remember
all I have done
I'm beholden to my disregard
So forget me, I'm not important
And I don't care about the fallacies in my soul
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Down Amygdala street
Anyone who's anyone goes
He'll trim you down
he'll even do it for free
Impressive display of ability
Mister Magic and his array of secret sorcery
There's something strange inside that shop
And Esmeralda's disappeared
He'll re-arrange your filthy mop
Then take your brain while you're asleep
Down Amygdala street
Everyone's beginning to see
He's not all there
But still he does wigs for free
Impressive control of the sharpened steel
Mister Magic, and his Barber's Pole made all the ladies squeal
There's something strange inside that shop
And Esmeralda's disappeared
He'll re-arrange your filthy mop
Then take your brain while you're asleep
There's something strange inside that shop
And Esmeralda's disappeared
He'll re-arrange your filthy mop
Then take your brain while you're asleep
Try as they might
The police had nothing to tie him to
He'll cut loose
Mister Magic
Mister Magic
Mister Magic
Mister Magic
Try as they might
The police had nothing to tie him to
He'll cut loose
Soon all folks donned toupees
Scared, yes, but stylish nonetheless
Cold fingers twitch beneath the garden
Thinning fringe and her scalp had hardened
She rises up
She rises up
Burns lingered deep within her fabric
She'll soon return to Mister Magic
For just a trim
but it's for him
The blood ran red inside that shop
When Esmeralda grabbed his shears
She took revenge and did not stop
Until his blood mixed with her tears
There was something strange inside that shop
And now the street is bound for hell
He re-arranged her filthy mop
But she arose and broke the spell
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15. |
Unwelcome Company
05:36
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[Explicit]
The price of warmth is friction
At least that's what i tell myself every time
Ever pick up a Rubik's cube and think 'fuck that'? Now imagine that's your brain
Now imagine that's your brain, but I don't mean to whinge
'cause I know your pain is worse than mine
Yellow, red, orange, green, white, blue: there's something inside
There's something within me, there's something inside
I dare not go reaching, for what I will find
A cowardly being, sprawled on the floor
A talent who's peaking, but needs to do more
Unwelcome company inside my head
I search for recovery but I'm misled
How can I be one who's doing you proud
When I'm the only one who's letting you down
How can I be one who's doing you proud
I've let you down
I've let you down
I've let you down
Down down
I hope I don't remember
All I hate about the way I really am
Your role is inimitable within our little fictional mess
But unpredictably, perhaps a little cynically, yes
You stole my heart and it's a pretty brittle miracle, bless
I think I've broke apart more times than I could possibly guess
And I know that you're the one for me
But I'm scared I'm not the one for you
Yellow, red, orange, green, white, blue: there's something inside
There's something within me, there's something inside
I dare not go reaching, for what I will find
A cowardly being, sprawled on the floor
A talent who's peaking, but needs to do more
Unwelcome company inside my head
I search for recovery but I'm misled
How can I be one who's doing you proud
When I'm the only one who's letting you down
How can I be one who's doing you proud
I've let you down
I've let you down
I've let you down
down down
All I am is just a memory
So I'll write this down, I hope you're proud of me
All I am is just a memory
So I'll write this down, I hope you're proud of me
There's something within me, there's something inside
There's something within me, there's something inside
There's something within me, there's something inside
I dare not go reaching, for what I will find
A cowardly being, sprawled on the floor
A talent who's peaking, but needs to do more
Unwelcome company inside my head
I search for recovery but I'm misled
How can I be one who's doing you proud
When I'm the only one who's letting you down
How can I be one who's doing you proud
I've let you down
I've let you down
I've let you down
down down
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Dean Cutsforth Hull, UK
Solo singer/songwriter and alternative artist from Kingston Upon Hull.
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