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Slowage
04:04
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it's starting right now
here we go
it's starting right now
no turning back
the rules have changed
and it all looks different now
feels a little strange
but it's starting right now
step up to yourself and reach inside
twist and turn the knobs adjust confidence
somewhere in there
i know it's somewhere in there
ah ah ah
it's starting right now
the page has turned
i'm not sure what it says
but it doesn't say much
it's supposed to write itself
so what do you think so far
step up to yourself and reach inside
twist and turn the knobs adjust confidence
somewhere in there
i know it's somewhere in there
now peel off layers of shells and splinters
exfoliate between the blisters
getting closer
i know it's getting closer
i see it's starting right now
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2. |
Alfonzo
02:59
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lack of thoughts
that have come
to meet with the heat
of the processing king
heads hang high
the floor below
has started to dance
at the first glance
looks on fire
with suave attire
and no strings attached
just look at the man
alfonzo he's the man
he'll get what you can't grab
he'll show you what's amusing
and cut off what's confusing
twiddle thumbs
before one comes
to fall on the face
what a big big mistake
count the lines
that are drawn
before time runs out
keep an eye on the clock
alfonzo he's the man
he'll get what you can't grab
he'll show you what's amusing
and cut off what's confusing
this must be what it feels like
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3. |
52 Pickup
03:31
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try to catch up
wait up
fall behind again
try to catch up
back up
start over
try to catch up
wait up
pick up the pace again
try to catch up
back up
start over
it's another day
of synchronizing steps
converting this motion motion motion
into a success
you played out all the rules
that you were taught to do
but still there's something that is
missing missing
get your mind out of the box
that's in control of your thoughts
what is it that you are thinking thinking
should you take the chance
reason your thoughts
they come in all sorts
you can make it better
52 pickup
you sure did have enough of this by now
it's the reason you're stuck
each day you play
52 pickup
just when you think that you're done
you have to start back at one
you could try to just pretend
that there's no noise inside your head
maybe you could make believe
the end is something you can see
you could try to just pretend
the cards are all in place again
pick up the pieces
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4. |
Magnetic Material
03:43
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then
now
then
now
identical on both screens
i can't tell in between
simultaneous
significant vertex
unrestrainable
can't unwind
then
now
then
now
unavoidable
intertwined
falling slips
crushing lines
so mysterious
immediate reflex
magnetic material
can't rewind
simultaneous
act of coincidence
unexplainable
at this time
sometimes things already seem determined
with only a glance that you thought that you had
it's hard to pinpoint when it's so complex
but somehow it naturally seems to be fit
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5. |
The Shocking Truth
02:35
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the power's shut off
but we're still in charge
there's no way that you can bring us down
there's a signal that can't be cut off
as much as you try to interfere
and yeah
it's the shocking truth
that's yeah
getting you
oh yeah
it's the shocking truth
that's yeah
getting you
the static's moving in all directions
it's got you hanging on a wall
our perseverance is now in action
just try and bring us down
the shocking truth
the shocking truth
the shocking truth
let it out
the shocking truth
the shocking truth
the shocking truth
let it out
there are some things
that you can't tune out
so why can't you just leave it all alone
there are some things
that you can't agree with
well we don't agree with you
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6. |
Back 2 Square 1
02:09
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door opens window shuts
look around inside to see
what's available
to sew your current life
time spent quilting
until enough time is spent there
look around for answers
'til window opens
back to square one
push pin into thumb
start a new patch 'til another door opens
back to square one
(shoot shoot back to square one)
door opens window shuts
look around inside to see
what's available
to sew your current life
follow the tangent where it takes you
unless it turns you back around
back to square one
push pin into thumb
start a new patch 'til another door opens
back to square one
(shoot shoot back to square one)
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7. |
Dispatch Elevation
02:56
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call it what you want
need not say no more
dispatch elevation
until we all fall down
call it what you want
need not say no more
dispatch elevation
until we all fall down to the ground
contribution is not an issue
that needs to be discussed with elements
that make a name for themselves
shares are thought of equal
and can piece together ladders
that have collapsed and lend a hand to
help you up from the ground
call it what you want
(call it what you will)
need not say no more
(look up at the ceiling)
dispatch elevation
until we all fall down
call it what you want
(call it what you will)
need not say no more
(focus on the opening)
dispatch elevation
until we all fall down to the ground
there's no need to swallow bad air
(close your eyes don't see the ceiling)
this is the only way we know how
so what
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8. |
Looking Thru Lab Eyes
02:43
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how do i look through the looking glass
what do you see
did you forget that i'm just like you
but i don't have control
open your eyes
and you won't see through me
your testing only proves
that your intelligence is just ignorance
when you don't have compassion
hey think before you act
cuz i know you won't be smiling
when you can't take it back
you'll feel it when you are dreaming
(how do i look through the looking glass
how do i look can i ask)
how can you do this everyday
how do you cope
i have no say in what goes on
but it happens to me
day after day i sit here wincing
while you check the schedules
i'm sure i'll find out what the day calls for
cuz i'll feel it every minute
hey think before you act
cuz i know you won't be smiling
when you can't take it back
you'll feel it when you are sleeping
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9. |
Involuntary Dodgeball
02:34
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spiraling beyond control
is part of the way that it goes
the times when i can view insides
i feel like a spectator
as much as i try to get involved
i can't change direction
(aim at me i'm open
if you hit i cannot run)
here i sit on the sidelines
just watching what happens to me
and there's nothing i can do
(involuntary dodgeball)
put me in uniform
i'm trying to play
but something's not letting me
get involved with myself today
time out
time out
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10. |
In A Culture
02:18
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it's in a culture
it's in a culture
to take away desire
it's in a culture
it's in a culture
to mutilate
it's in a culture
it's in a culture
to make all girls behave
it's in a culture
it's in a culture
to mutilate
some images will forever
stick inside of your head
as unpleasant as they may be
that's the true force of impact
no desire
no desire
no desire
no desire
they say they're just following tradition
as if that's some kind of excuse
who knows exactly what it will take
to put an end to this abuse
why be so set upon tradition
when you're free to make up your mind
why follow when you can change direction
if what's at stake is so unkind
you behave now
you behave now
you behave now
you behave
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11. |
Woke Up Fuzzy
02:45
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when i wake up from a dream
and my vision's all fuzzy and i can't see
who are you next to me
what did i get myself into this time
i think i still have on my shoes
and my mouth's all full of carpet
i think i'm maybe on the floor
can you please help me to the door
i feel this weight within my head
i don't know if it's today or still yesterday
am i awake or am i dead
i can see this big price i'm gonna pay
i'm still trying hard to see
who are you next to me
what did i get myself into this time
who are you next to me
i can't see
i can't see
i can't see
what did i do
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12. |
Shazam
02:34
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well you know you're the best
that there is all around
and when there seems to be trouble
you knock it off to the ground
there's simply no one like you
who can do what you do
you knock me out
with your slick motion
ooh ow pow bang crunch
shazam
aristocrat
you know you know you're the best
you can't do better than it
i love the way you address
you can't do better than that
something that is so intrinsic
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