Techno Ted may be a person who caused Chris incredible emotional pain & trepidation as well as moments of peace & happiness but now is removed and awaiting his fate. Darling may be a different person who is also free of him and can live her life free of Ted's tyranny. "In between all the laughing, and daydreams ... lies: a desert of truth" Lies are like a desert or the omission of Truth: Where there were Lies then Truth was absent. The song, "Techno Ted", may be a cathartic celebration of the downfall of this person.
I was still up when the sun rose
It was too late then to rest
So I packed up my belongings
And I took a bus out West
Last night there were fireworks
Like you’d always hoped there’d be
Now they’re burnt out in the garden
And they don’t look so pretty
CHORUS:
But if you’re looking for a friend
Look no further here I am
I won’t die for you
Like I can’t live for you
But I’ll be there for you
If you want me
No one’s ready for hardship
No one tells you it gets rough
One day you’re perfection
Then you’re just not good enough
I can’t say there’s an answer
But the questions aren’t that hard
If you don’t know what you’re after
Then that might be your reward
A kiss from your lips
Eclipses each kiss
And makes abstinence a crime
Don’t leave me playing in the rain
A child again
It was too late then to rest
So I packed up my belongings
And I took a bus out West
Last night there were fireworks
Like you’d always hoped there’d be
Now they’re burnt out in the garden
And they don’t look so pretty
CHORUS:
But if you’re looking for a friend
Look no further here I am
I won’t die for you
Like I can’t live for you
But I’ll be there for you
If you want me
No one’s ready for hardship
No one tells you it gets rough
One day you’re perfection
Then you’re just not good enough
I can’t say there’s an answer
But the questions aren’t that hard
If you don’t know what you’re after
Then that might be your reward
A kiss from your lips
Eclipses each kiss
And makes abstinence a crime
Don’t leave me playing in the rain
A child again
Lyrics submitted by adchelle
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