Well, you've got me working so hard lately
Working my hands until they bleed
If I was twice the man I could be
I'd still be half of what you need
Still you lead me and I follow
The small of your back until your chin
Over to the tip of your switchblade
As you pull it out and you stick it in

It can go a little deeper
I'm wearing these chains
You make it hurt real good
I love the pain

Well you just leave nailed here
Hanging like Jesus on this cross
I'm just dying for your sins
And aiding to the cause

Wrap my soul in bandages
I'm tired of this war
Go ahead and cut me
I can't even feel it anymore

It can go a little deeper
I'm wearing these chains
Make it hurt, make it hurt
I love the pain


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    10 times better than ringfinger

    slevletteon August 27, 2006   Link
  • 0
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    This is an early version of ringfinger. Personally I like it better.

    egbon May 02, 2003   Link
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    I agree. This version is much better than the album track Ringfinger.

    McJesus03on April 12, 2004   Link
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    Yes , this version is way cooler that ringfinger.

    Ladyburston October 17, 2004   Link
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    Ahh... pre-censorship... much better, much more honest.

    mistakenfaithon November 14, 2004   Link
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    Ahh... pre-censorship... much better, much more honest.

    mistakenfaithon November 14, 2004   Link
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    I like ringfinger better.... but this is soo hot

    LeadMeOnon November 19, 2004   Link
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    where can u find this song?

    FaaipDeOaidon January 09, 2005   Link
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    its on the gnuetella network (bearshare, limeware, ect.), doesnt have many sources so itll be hard to find and get, I used bearshare. Only download tracks not on albums, NIN deserves your money.

    Rasioon January 28, 2005   Link
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    Whoa, his lyrics like this have an effect on me that I'm embarrased as a girl to even have. Ahem..I want Trent. LOL

    starfireon October 28, 2005   Link

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