You don't have to be so loud
Everyone can hear you in this whole damn crowd
You don't have to try so hard
I think they got the message, you were out of your mind
It's not so good to see you this upset
But the next generation will forget

They're always scared of where their daughter's been
'Cause who knows? She could be alone with men
They never wanna see or hear or think about again

Is it gone?
I hope that nothing's wrong
Is it gone?
I hope that nothing's wrong

Oh, please don't try to lick my face
Everyone can see that you're a psycho in this place
The next generation will forget

Where their daughters' been
Or who knows, they could be alone with men
They're never gonna let you understand
Or show you what is to be a man
You don't wanna sit down and think or hear
You don't think anyone is in your ear
I never wanna see your face
Accuse, it's no one's fault

Is it gone?
I hope that nothing's wrong
Is it gone?
I hope that nothing's wrong

Is it gone?
I hope that nothing's wrong
Is it gone?
I hope that nothing's wrong

They're always scared of where their daughter's been
'Cause who knows? She could be alone with men
They never wanna see or hear or think about again

Is it gone?
I hope that nothing's wrong
Is it gone?
I hope that nothing's wrong


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    Actually, I believe it is:

    Is it gone? I hope that nothing's wrong Is it gone? I hope that nothing's wrong

    I thought he was stuttering at first too, but it's just a clever placement of emphasis.

    Patrykon March 26, 2013   Link

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