Some people seem to think
They always know what's best for you
Their little minds try to
Create a world to keep you still

The bolt is thrown, the cage is locked
You saw this, don't you lie
At first you cry and then you hate
Those people stole your will

Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt

Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario
No nothing

Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore

Do you call my name?
Do you breed my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore

So you just sit there stuck
Afraid to risk reality
Afraid to cause yourself more pain
To face insanity

But nothing ventured, nothing gained
You see, your fear's your cage
You beg for help but you're alone
Stuck in a helpless rage

Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt

Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario

(It's me)

(I see)

(Please)

(Let me out I'm petrified)

Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt

Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario
C'mon

Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore

Do you call my name?
Do you breath my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore

Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore

Do you call my name?
Do you breath my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore


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Do You Call My Name Lyrics as written by Orris Gregorie Warner Daniel Ticotin

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    This song is just incredible. The sound is fresh and new. Not that same ol' rap-core BS you hear from every band now...

    JediSilentBobon August 12, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Wow..no posts. Well this song only has the best beat I've ever heard and its definitely a song worth checking out. RA is great!

    MusicEqualsLifeon July 28, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    This song is fucking great. I love it. The beat gets me goin'. It starts your adrenaline. It's great.

    Aerionon August 22, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    This song is fucking great. I love it. The beat gets me goin'. It starts your adrenaline. It's great.

    Aerionon August 22, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    I just downloaded this song out of the blue.... how freaking awesome. It seems like the singer of RA knows my life, cuz this is exactly how I feel about life right now: "Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go If nothing is your fate there's no scenario " Wow.... you can not tell me that is great writting.

    EMOtional_Kidon October 14, 2002   Link
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    *not great writting...whoops. i wish i knew how to type

    EMOtional_Kidon October 14, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I like this song, and it took me forever to find it! I either missed the name of the song and the band when I heard it on the radio, or they said it before I turned it on! goes to download

    SparklePunk27on April 01, 2003   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Just a good song no other way to put it.

    alanshadow22on April 09, 2003   Link
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    General Comment

    These guys are great. Their whole album "From One" kicks ass. I recently saw these guys up in Northampton Massachusetts at a local club. It was the most energetic show I've been to at that venue. The crowd was amazing. Once this song hit, the crowed when nuts. The WHOLE floor of the venue turned into a massive mosh pit. It is amazing the amount of energy these guys have when on stage.

    sachmoeon April 17, 2003   Link
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    best song on an OK album (sorry =P)

    JordanRon April 20, 2003   Link

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