Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
so he's standing the the queue with his fake i.d
you can tell he's nervous 'cause his palms are sweaty
don't look, they can see it in your eyes
they know you're not old enough,and that aint no surprise..
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now, don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence and they won't see
why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence, & you'll be in with me
& they won't see..
let's go out on the town with the lads and the lasses
flashing your cash, & your backstage passes well..
stick with me, & we'll get you in
& if we get stopped then we'll just keep walking..
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now, don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence and they won't see
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence and they won't see
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence and they won't see
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence & you'll be in with me!
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now, don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now, don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
don't embarass yourself..
you can tell he's nervous 'cause his palms are sweaty
don't look, they can see it in your eyes
they know you're not old enough,and that aint no surprise..
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now, don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence and they won't see
why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence, & you'll be in with me
& they won't see..
let's go out on the town with the lads and the lasses
flashing your cash, & your backstage passes well..
stick with me, & we'll get you in
& if we get stopped then we'll just keep walking..
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now, don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence and they won't see
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence and they won't see
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence and they won't see
so why'd you have to go & flash your fake i.d
just a little bit of confidence & you'll be in with me!
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now, don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now, don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
'cause you're seventeen and you look about twelve
walk away now don't embarass yourself
don't embarass yourself..
Lyrics submitted by almostforeverx
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