Sleep Bath

Pinback

Should I take a bath, or should I go to sleep?
Should I take a bath, or should I go to sleep?

They set their scales up so high
You'd think they'd fall from the fuckin' sky
And I can't sing the words that i don't know yet
I don't have the words

Should I take a bath, or should I go to sleep?
Should I take a bath, or should I go to sleep?

(Down-down)
I'm already down with that (Already down)
I'm already
Half asleep, but i can't close my eyes till i get home

Should I take a bath, or should I go to sleep? (I lie awake, for now)
Should I take a bath, or should I go to sleep? (I lie awake, for now)
Should I take a bath, or should I go to sleep? (I lie awake, for now)
Should I take a bath, or should I go to sleep? (I lie awake, for now)

(Down-down)
I'm already down with that (Already down)
I'm already
Half asleep, but i can't close my eyes till i get home

They set their scales up so high
They set their scales up too high
They set their scales up so high
They set their scales up too high (Baduh dada dada)
They set their scales up so high (Baduh dada dada)
They set their scales up too high (Baduh dada dada)
They set their scales up so high (Baduh dada dada)
They set their scales up too high (Baduh dada dada)

He sounded so lonely (Baduh dada dada)
He sounded so lonely (Baduh dada dada)
He sounded so lonely (Baduh dada dada)
He sounded so lonely


Lyrics submitted by Mopnugget, edited by hiddencracker

Sleep/Bath Lyrics as written by Armistead Burwell Smith Robertdale Rulon Crow

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    My idea is that within these sort of trivial decisions we face everyday lies a sort of despair and ennui that we have to suffer through and the lamentation of the high cheerful expressions that the world wants us to put on. As someone who suffers with depression off and on I can definitely relate to the tone of this song deeply. These simple yet direct lyrics are part of the many reasons why Pinback is my favorite band.

    squeemanon February 10, 2011   Link

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