its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
One day you're thinking that maybe you're feelin' better
You're probably an okay person, if only you had a job
Whoa, through the hollow tombs, I can see them
Through their mouths, I can hear them prayin' for pain
It's only a game
Oh, listen, man, I know
That things are really rough
And everybody gets you
And life is really tough
But I know that deep down inside
There's a feeling that rides
All the way to the end
Ah!
Thursday you sit in your room with the lights turned out
And you don't (don't) answer the door (door)
Friday morning looks sunny and bright
Like it's going to be a good day
It would be if only you had a job
Time is on your side, you're young
Don't waste your time today
Oh, oh, oh
You're probably an okay person, if only you had a job
Whoa, through the hollow tombs, I can see them
Through their mouths, I can hear them prayin' for pain
It's only a game
Oh, listen, man, I know
That things are really rough
And everybody gets you
And life is really tough
But I know that deep down inside
There's a feeling that rides
All the way to the end
Ah!
Thursday you sit in your room with the lights turned out
And you don't (don't) answer the door (door)
Friday morning looks sunny and bright
Like it's going to be a good day
It would be if only you had a job
Time is on your side, you're young
Don't waste your time today
Oh, oh, oh
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As The Worm Turns [Mike Patton Vocal] Lyrics as written by Michael Andrew Bordin James Blanco Martin
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