So I ran faster
But it caught me here
Yes my loyalties turned
Like my ankle
In the seventh grade
Running after billy
Running after the rain

These precious things
Let them bleed
Let them wash away
These precious things
Let them break
Their hold on me

He said you're really an ugly girl
But I like the way you play
And I died
But I thanked him
Can you believe
That sick
Holding on to his picture
Dressing up every day
I want to smash the faces
Of those beautiful boys
Those Christian boys
So you can make me cum
That doesn't make you Jesus

These precious things
Let them bleed
Let them wash away
These precious things
Let them break
Their hold on me

I remember
Yes
In my peach party dress
No one dared
No one cared
To tell me
Where the pretty girls are
Those demigods
With their nine-inch nails
And a little fascist panties
Tucked inside the heart
Of every nice girl

These precious things
Let them bleed
Let them wash away
These precious things
Let them break
Let them wash away

These precious things
Let them bleed now
Let them wash away
These precious things
Let them break
Their hold on me

Precious, precious


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Precious Things Lyrics as written by Tori Amos

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    I like the idea of it being about the music industry. A lot of musicians or former musicians have told me that the music industry can seem a lot like school again because, if you aren't careful, you find yourself trying to do the right things to fit in. Tori seems to have used that analogy here, possibly drawing from personal experiences and made a wonderful song in the process.

    Prisoner.I.Wason February 04, 2009   Link

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