Boy, stupid boy
Don't sit at the table
Until you're able to

Toy, broken toy
Shout shout
You're inside out

If you don't know Electric co.
If you don't know Electric co.

Red, running red
Play for real
The toy could feel
A hole in your head
You go in shock
You're spoon-fed

If you don't know Electric co.
If you don't know Electric co.

If you don't know Electric co.
If you don't know Electric co.
If you don't know Electric co.
If you don't know Electric co.
If you don't know Electric co.
If you don't know Electric co.


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The Electric Co. Lyrics as written by Dave Evans Adam Clayton

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    bono still sings the "send in the clowns" line when theyve playd this on the curent (2005) tour! aswell as the "despite all my rage i am still just a rat in a cage" line from 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings' by smashing pumpkins. which ties in with the psychiatric treatment idea...

    JordyWordyon August 19, 2005   Link

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