It seemed like everyone I knew was dying
I looked in the mirror and I was on fire
Somebody yelled out "hey, stop, drop, and roll!"
I said "that might save my skin, but it won't save my soul.
That might save my skin, but it won't save my soul"
You swallow hard and you bottle it up
Try to pretend you're a half full cup
Believe what they're feeding, you're eating it up
While I'm reading books about how they're corrupt
I'm reading books about how they're corrupt
He says he protecting us but he's a liar
I know deep down that it's down to the wire
My heart will stop if I put out the fire
As long as I'm burning
I'll keep on yearning
To save the world
Not sure how but I'm learning
Since what they call the beginning of man
Blood has been shed for the rape of the land
They call it civilized, I call it crap
Our only hope is to look further back
Our only hope is to look further back
If we really want for this world to survive
We'll just take what we need to stay alive
It's a mistake to just take and not give
It's not true that we must murder to live
It's not true that we must murder to live
He says he protecting us but he's a liar
I know deep down that it's down to the wire
My heart will stop if I put out the fire
As long as I'm burning
I'll keep on yearning
To save the world
Not sure how but I'm learning
And telling the truth the best way that I'm able
Placing my cards all face up on the table
It's okay to be scared, you do don't hafta act tough
Take all that pain and turn it into love
Take all that pain and turn it into love
And let your emotions be fuel to your flame
Being on fire will keep you awake
If somebody yells out "hey, stop, drop, and roll!"
Say "that might save my skin, but it won't save my soul.
That might save my skin, but it won't save my soul"
credits
from Hidden Vagenda,
released October 5, 2004
Bass, Vocals – Arion Salazar
Drums – Brain Mantia
Guitar, Vocals – Kimya Dawson
Lead Guitar – Joe Gore
Vocals [Additional] – Anders Griffen, Beau Johnson, Danny Kelly, Jack Lewis , Jason Trachtenburg, Major Matt Mason USA, Regina Spektor
supported by 13 fans who also own “Hidden Vagenda”
One of the most beautiful and most impossibly resonating albums in existence. Truly blessed to have happened upon Pat. Much love to you wherever you are. fearmeloveme
supported by 12 fans who also own “Hidden Vagenda”
Icy and distant, I didn't appreciate Laurel Hell at first, but that was because I hadn't found the piece of me that could understand it. I found it. It hurt.
Laurel Hell is artistic but not at the expense of its honesty and vulnerable without sacrificing technical mastery...Mitski's done it again. rachel