If it takes them so long, so long to say yes. Why don't they just say no?. We don't need anyone to be put to the test. Why don't they let us be?. Livin' for the right to be, livin' for the right.
Hard times comin' so the messenger said. Better guard your liquor like your own homestead. Took it under cover, then we took it underground. In temptation, we had another round.
Hello, feelin' happy, got peace of mind. Hello, kimosabe, won't you be so kind. Tell all the fake facts jack, dirt 'n' all. How long'd it take you mac, t'get the skirt to fall?.
Blind in my one good eye. My mind just won't reply. Somethin' from way down south. Kinda formin' a dust in my mouth. . Lookin' for a place to hide. Lookin' for a space to die.
If it takes them so long, so long to say yes. Why don't they just say no?. They don't need anyone to be put to the test. Why don't they let us go. . Livin' for the right to be, livin' for the right.
Here she come. Right on time. Tenement mixer. Givin' the hard line. . Hammerin' down. Walls of steel. Permanent fixer. It's a bad sign. . She's runnin' right over you.
I'm gonna keep it in the family. Gotta straighten my face. Wanna keep it in the family. Savin' my disgrace. . Like a tick-a time bomb inside a'me. Been to the mount, seen the other side.
My head is dancin' like a ball full of fire. Burnin' up with the flames gettin' higher. Rip it up, rip it up good. Rip it up like you know you really should.
Time goes between us and there's no release. Silent reference to defenses raised higher than we'll ever need. The more we try, flame inside gets colder to the touch.
Let me be your dog?. . If you tell me what to do, I could do it quite well. Give detailed desires, Id be tryin' like hell. You could leave a little clue I would follow it through.