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.
[Intro]
I insist that you resist, will persist
[Chorus]
You may have missed that what you resist, will persist, I insist
That what you resist will persist
[Verse 1]
Just imagine for a moment
I am yours, you are my chosen
We are happy, it’s a good omen
Then something changes then we’re broken
Focusing on what is wrong
Piece in the puzzle does not belong
Stuck in mud and feeling gone
You’re choking on me like a bong
You can no longer light my fire
We said forever but soon retire
Don’t remember how you inspire
Concentrate on the shorted wire
Now we explode, the love fell
Hearts erode created hell
Robot mode and I can’t get well
You stole a secret and I won’t tell 2X
[Chorus]
You may have missed that what you resist, will persist, I insist
That what you resist will persist
[Verse 2]
You have a hope of what you’ll do
Put in hours a vision comes through
Connections made you build a crew
You got their back and they got you
But then something subtle shifts
Money becomes the central pitch
All you talk about you build your ditch
Cover up with dirt now who’s the bitch
Blame the fear on your partner
Light the flame, you’re the starter
Play the victim you martyr
Everyone’s dumb and you’re smarter
But now it’s on you lost dream, no team
You try to mend but bust at the seam
There’s nothing left no one can redeem
All in your head thoughts won’t set you free
[Chorus]
You may have missed that what you resist, will persist, I insist
That what you resist will persist
[Verse 3]
Cosmic shift, a rounded point
You can’t get in pain in the joint
Connecting us from me to you
A stunning light will honor true
Volcanic means by way erupt
On my knees see my corrupt
Down to half break is erupt
Apologize for my disrupt
I beg for mercy in catacomb
Feeling worse and we can’t find home
A skeleton left a moping drone
Leave go of the past release your moan
Breathe out your griefs sing a new song
Suddenly you’re in a new zone
The light can enter you’re not alone
Know a war on something makes it strong
Makes it strong
A war on something makes it strong
Makes it strong
Makes that something strong
[Chorus 2X]
You may have missed that what you resist, will persist, I insist
That what you resist will persist
I insist that you resist, will persist
[Chorus]
You may have missed that what you resist, will persist, I insist
That what you resist will persist
[Verse 1]
Just imagine for a moment
I am yours, you are my chosen
We are happy, it’s a good omen
Then something changes then we’re broken
Focusing on what is wrong
Piece in the puzzle does not belong
Stuck in mud and feeling gone
You’re choking on me like a bong
You can no longer light my fire
We said forever but soon retire
Don’t remember how you inspire
Concentrate on the shorted wire
Now we explode, the love fell
Hearts erode created hell
Robot mode and I can’t get well
You stole a secret and I won’t tell 2X
[Chorus]
You may have missed that what you resist, will persist, I insist
That what you resist will persist
[Verse 2]
You have a hope of what you’ll do
Put in hours a vision comes through
Connections made you build a crew
You got their back and they got you
But then something subtle shifts
Money becomes the central pitch
All you talk about you build your ditch
Cover up with dirt now who’s the bitch
Blame the fear on your partner
Light the flame, you’re the starter
Play the victim you martyr
Everyone’s dumb and you’re smarter
But now it’s on you lost dream, no team
You try to mend but bust at the seam
There’s nothing left no one can redeem
All in your head thoughts won’t set you free
[Chorus]
You may have missed that what you resist, will persist, I insist
That what you resist will persist
[Verse 3]
Cosmic shift, a rounded point
You can’t get in pain in the joint
Connecting us from me to you
A stunning light will honor true
Volcanic means by way erupt
On my knees see my corrupt
Down to half break is erupt
Apologize for my disrupt
I beg for mercy in catacomb
Feeling worse and we can’t find home
A skeleton left a moping drone
Leave go of the past release your moan
Breathe out your griefs sing a new song
Suddenly you’re in a new zone
The light can enter you’re not alone
Know a war on something makes it strong
Makes it strong
A war on something makes it strong
Makes it strong
Makes that something strong
[Chorus 2X]
You may have missed that what you resist, will persist, I insist
That what you resist will persist
Lyrics submitted by sarahone1
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