turn out the lights
throw all the fights
we got a bleeder here
same guy as last year

i am a fortunate son
pretending as another one
worth more than I'm good for
and I don't like it anymore

if you run aground
pass through my town
stop by for a drink or two
i'd like to question you
where were you in '46?
i was making losing picks
and if you want a broken heart
i can give you a place to start

turn on the tv
it's the safest way to please me
i got a head like a holy war(dinosaur)
my memory's a dirty floor

i think i used to go to school
but i already misplaced those tools
if you want a broken heart
i can make it blown apart

if you run aground
pass through my town
stop by for a drink or two
i'd like to question you
where were you in '46?
i was making silent flicks
and if you want a broken heart
i can give you a place to start
i can give you a place to start
i can make it blown apart


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    Im surprised no one has commented on this song- its amazing! I dont really know exactly what its about but I think that sometimes makes it better.

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