Pair O'No/Yeah

May 29, 2002

Clear skies abound – storm clouds must be imminent
Darkness in the wings, Act II: Eternal Night
Exit stage left, please don’t ever turn back
It’s your life story – haven’t you heard? It’s a tragedy, you know
Doesn’t stop critics from consuming your carcass
Get in line sir, ma’am, there’s plenty for all
Ride the night mare, he’s yours and yours alone
He’ll take you where you least want to go
In your finest health you writhe, you bathe in pain
As warm smiles thinly disguise the cruelest mockery
In dulcet tones they scream derision and praise
We’re so proud you never do anything right
Don’t be afraid, you’re not alone, oh no, no
There’s always someone in the house with you
The rapist, therapist…they’re almost the same
They’ll never mind your mind, lest you mind, mind you
Sleep, child, sleep – until the cradle will surely fall
Amazing how baby came down, so far down
Down, and further down still
Pull the umbrella from a hemlock cocktail
All fun and games until you lose your eye, eye, skipper
Stormy seas ahead…and behind, and here
Watch, helpless, as well-meaning passersby plot your demise
Don’t be hasty, dining’s fine at Chez Borgia
You’ve got a great table, now sit the fuck down
Wine, whine, wine, whine…suck it up, there’s more
Get up, that’s great, you didn’t detonate
At least this time…ha, ha…feel safe with that
Trust me, please, I’ll always let you down
Laugh at all your jokes—hey, you’re the grandest
I’m killing myself laughing…would you return the favor?
That’s it run, run, run, run
Hunting you down will be fun
Hey, that rhymed -- though there’s no rhyme nor reason for you
Lights green, don’t go…wait…wait…
Wait for the yellow, or even the red
Then you won’t find yourself stuck in a crowd
As you become the latest statistic…what number are you?
What was that? Shh…listen…I’m sure it’s something
Don’t hate yourself, we’ve got that covered
If you don’t believe us, ask the others in your mind
Please use other sidewalk, your mugger awaits
Go ahead, don’t be shy…it’s okay to die today
He’ll shake your hand, then shake you down
His demons bolder than your demons
You lose, you win, in loss you win
He, she, they, always one step ahead
And you dare not look behind