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.
You used to tell me you loved me
You used to show me you cared
I used to be the one that you adored
But lately I don't feel you love me no more
You see, I don't understand what's goin' on with you
And I don't understand why I let you treat me so cruel
So tell me
How many times must I break down and cry?
I'm confused
My understanding was true love should never die
How many times will you kill me inside?
Any kind of fool should see the light
So why can't I?
Time after time, I have tried and tried
To give you some space and some time
But no matter what I do it is never enough
You just refuse to try to do by me right
Though I know I still believe
Something's got a hold on me
Can't seem to find the strength to set myself free
So tell me
How many times must I break down and cry?
I'm confused
My understanding was true love should never die
How many times will you kill me inside?
Any kind of fool should see the light
So why can't I?
I gave my heart and soul
I gave my all, you know
I deserve better, baby
Oh so much better, baby
You know it's just not fair
For you to act like just don't care
For you to act like I've done something wrong
Boy, how could you dare
How many times must I break down and cry?
I'm confused
My understanding was true love should never die
How many times will you kill me inside?
Any kind of fool should see the light
Why can't I?
How many times must I break down and cry?
I'm confused
My understanding was true love should never die
How many times will you kill me inside?
Any kind of fool should see the light
But why can't I?
You're wrong, you know it
You used to show me you cared
I used to be the one that you adored
But lately I don't feel you love me no more
You see, I don't understand what's goin' on with you
And I don't understand why I let you treat me so cruel
So tell me
How many times must I break down and cry?
I'm confused
My understanding was true love should never die
How many times will you kill me inside?
Any kind of fool should see the light
So why can't I?
Time after time, I have tried and tried
To give you some space and some time
But no matter what I do it is never enough
You just refuse to try to do by me right
Though I know I still believe
Something's got a hold on me
Can't seem to find the strength to set myself free
So tell me
How many times must I break down and cry?
I'm confused
My understanding was true love should never die
How many times will you kill me inside?
Any kind of fool should see the light
So why can't I?
I gave my heart and soul
I gave my all, you know
I deserve better, baby
Oh so much better, baby
You know it's just not fair
For you to act like just don't care
For you to act like I've done something wrong
Boy, how could you dare
How many times must I break down and cry?
I'm confused
My understanding was true love should never die
How many times will you kill me inside?
Any kind of fool should see the light
Why can't I?
How many times must I break down and cry?
I'm confused
My understanding was true love should never die
How many times will you kill me inside?
Any kind of fool should see the light
But why can't I?
You're wrong, you know it
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