Mailman

Soundgarden

Hello don't you know me
I'm the dirt beneath your feet
The most important fool you forgot to see
I've seen how you give it
Now I want you to receive
I'm sure that you would do the same for me

'Cause I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
But I'm riding you all the way
Yeah, I'm riding you all the way
I'm riding, yeah

For all of your kisses turned to spit in my face
For all that reminds me which is my place
For all of the times when you made me disappear
This time I'm sure you will know that I'm here

'Cause I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
But I'm riding you all the way
Yeah I'm riding you all the way
I'm riding you all the way
I'm riding you all the way
Riding, riding all the way

My place was beneath you but now I am above
And now I send you a message of love
A simple reminder of what you won't see
A future so holy without me

I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the bottom
I know I'm headed for the
But I'm riding you all the way
Yeah I'm riding you all the way
I'm riding you all the way
Oh I'm riding you, yes I'm riding you
Oh I'm riding you, yes I'm riding you
Oh I'm riding you all the way


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    lmao this song just sounds like a metaphor for gay anal sex. or gaynal sex. whatever floats your boat

    sayhello2heavenon July 02, 2017   Link

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