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People (And Animals)
02:46
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People and animals, animals and people
We've always got something, something to do
People and animals, animals and people
I'd rather stay here and do nothing with you
Young man walking, crossing the street
Little frog relaxing, got nowhere to be
Young man screams, he's late and he's mad
Little frog relaxes on his lily pad
People and animals, animals and people
We've always got something, something to do
People and animals, animals and people
I'd rather stay here and do nothing with you
Young girl cryin', her cars broken down
How's she going to make it to the other side of town?
The deer, he's running through the forest so tall
He's doing nothing, nothing at all
People and animals, animals and people
We've always got something, something to do
People and animals, animals and people
I'd rather stay here and do nothing with you
A bear doesn't need a job
He doesn't pay taxes
Just try and get an answer
If you ask him what a fax is
He doesn't need vacation days
When he wants to roam
And he doesn't need a house
He's already got a home
People and animals, animals and people
We've always got something, something to do
People and animals, animals and people
I'd rather stay here and do nothing with you
A dog doesn't need to drink or smoke to feel good
And we don't lick our butts or live in the woods
I guess we are different, even though we're still the same
We're all just animals that gave ourselves names
People and animals, animals and people
We've always got something, something to do
People and animals, animals and people
I'd rather stay here and do nothing with you
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2. |
Hate
03:34
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I hate getting sand in my socks
And I hate dealing with writers block
But I never have to think too hard when I'm with you
I hate waking up in the morning
And I hate listening to people who bore me
But I never seem to get tired of listening to you
I hate doing my laundry
And I hate waiting on winning the lottery
But my time is money as long as it's spent with you
I hate all the holes in the street
And I hate people leaving trash in my backseat
But you know I'll be riding shotgun if the driver is you
I hate getting stuck in the rain
And I hate people who always complain
But all the things you complain about seem so true
I hate trying to think of a rhyme
And I hate thinking that I'm wasting my time
But the only reassurance I get is from you
We never hangout, you always say you're busy
You never say hi, you never say you miss me
You only seem to like me when you've had too much to drink
Okay, that's fine, I'm not gonna miss you
I won't pretend I'm sad that I never got to kiss you
Life goes on and I guess I will, I think
I hate when I look in the mirror
And I hate the thought that someday I'll see her
Some other time, with some other guy that ain't me
I hate all the words in this song
And I hate the fact that it's time to move on
I guess the only thing that I really hate is me
*whistling*
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My couch hurts my ass when I sit on it too long
I couldn't think what else to do
I thought I'd write a song
My head starts to ache when I start to think of you
I couldn't get you off my mind
What else can I do?
I've had enough to eat and I've had enough to drink
I feel so god damn tired now
My mind is on the blink
I've got myself a job and I've got myself a cat
A T.V. to distract myself
Can't ask for more than that
You know I can't find the perfect words for you
But if I could I'd say them and I'd sing them for you too
You know I can't find the perfect words for you
But if I could I'd say them and I'd sing them for you too
My couch hurts my ass when I sit on it too long
My pride starts to hurt when I realize I was wrong
Maybe you were right when you told me not to go
I thought that I was in the right, how could I have known?
I feel so lonely now, no drink can heel the wound
I miss your touch, I miss your lips, I miss you in my room
Maybe if you heard these words you'd come back to me and stay
But who's kidding who? I wouldn't want that anyway
You know I can't find the perfect words for you
But if I could I'd say them and I'd sing them for you too
You know I can't find the perfect words for you
But if I could I'd say them and I'd sing them for you too
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4. |
Emily's Song
02:51
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I like spending my time with you
Anything we do, you know it's true
Me and you, we're stuck like glue
I hope that you don't mind
We could travel to Timbuktu
Or sail across the ocean blue
I'd go anywhere with you
I've always got the time
Let's go walking in the park
And then go home when it gets dark
On this tree we'll leave our mark
What else can I do?
Let's both go out together
I don't care about the weather
If it's cold, I'll wear a sweater
As long as it's with you
Now lately I've been doing some thinking
And I've sure done my share of drinking
But all my worries they are a shrinking
Let's leave the past behind
When I'm with you I can't stop smiling
Let's go and buy a private, little island
Both of our phones will stay on silent
Just put your hand in mine
Let's go walking in the park
And then go home when it gets dark
On this tree we'll leave our mark
What else can I do?
Let's both go out together
I don't care about the weather
If it's cold, I'll wear a sweater
As long as it's with you
And when I grow old and lose my hair
And I can't fit in my underwear
I know for sure that you'll be there
To hand a new pair to me
And when it's time to say goodnight
Turn off all the living room lights
I know there's one that's still shining bright
The one inside you and me
Let's go walking in the park
And then go home when it gets dark
On this tree we'll leave our mark
What else can I do?
Let's both go out together
I don't care about the weather
If it's cold, I'll wear a sweater
As long as it's with you
As long as it's with you
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5. |
Alone
02:31
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I miss her every day I wake
And when I sleep I see her face
When I sleep, she's in my dreams
Visions of what used to be
We're right back inside the forest
A picnic blanket waiting for us
The leaves they breathe the summer air
She grabs my arm, I touch her hair
Grass and trees, they all surround us
Nothing moves, no one has found us
Lying there while time is frozen
The open oaks, they start closing
Then I look and she is gone
I'm all alone, I start to run
The forest turns a darker shade
I'm on my way to Adelaide
The Garden Wall, I'll hop right Over
The smell of lilac makes me sober
I slowly regain my composure
And wander ever closer back to her
It's been two months since we've last spoken
The dream is over, I've awoken
I sit up and I look around
Alone again, there's not a sound
The empty room that I reside in
Has pictures that were brushed aside
And letters filled with love and jokes
They're partly read and over looked
I can't escape her memory
I realize how much she meant to me
What could've been will always haunt me
The fact that now she doesn't want me
Just move on, forget my name
Things will never be the same
You're better off where you are now
And I won't miss you anyhow
I won't miss waking up to you
Or all the things we used to do
Taking walks and sleeping in
I hated every minute we spent together
You know, I don't mean it
So I'll say it till I believe it
But I just can't leave it alone
I just can't leave it
I just can't leave it
I just can't be alone
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6. |
I Don't Know
02:01
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I wanna write a song, but I don't know why
I wanna go to school, but I don't wanna try
I wanna get a job, but work makes me wanna die
I don't know
I guess I'll write a song, doesn't have to be long
It's gotta have a point and it's gotta be strong
I can play it really fast or play it really slow
I don't know
Well first things first, I really hate the circus
In this day and age man, it's really just worthless
Animal abuse, it's hiding 'neath the surface
I don't go
I drink all night and I stay up late
I know it's not good, I've gained a lot of weight
Are you having pizza? I'll have a plate
I know it shows
I'm 22 now, like Paul Simon said
The leaves that were green are now brown and dead
As far as I can tell, I'm hanging by a thread
I'm feeling low
I don't know
What's wrong
I don't know
What's right
Will someone please tell me
I'll be alright
To put things simply, there's a lot I gotta change
It might seem weird and it might seem strange
But for now I have to go
I don't know
I'll leave you with this, a thought I've been thinkin'
This boat I'm on, it seems to be sinkin'
I'll hop on another, and so I quote,
"I hope it floats".
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