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RESPECTABLE PEOPLE (DROP THE BALL)
Drop the ball, I thought you could catch it
Now you won’t try and even fetch it
When I call you won’t even answer
You were the glue, now you are the cancer
POSSIBLE MEDICAL EXPLANATION #1
And I won’t waste my time
You made this such a crime
All my friends are now involved
And I’ll never be absolved
At the least you coulda called...
Drop the ball, you told me to throw it
You had your choice but you had to blow it
There are excuses, there are reasons
And I know you have twelve for every season
POSSIBLE MEDICAL EXPLANATION #2
And I won’t waste my time
You never drew a dime
All my friends are fucking bored
It’s so fun being ignored
I wish I knew you were The Lord...
(Hallelujah)
Respectable People always let you down
Respectable People spin you round & round
Respectable People leave without a trace
Respectable People = a waste of time & space
And sperm & egg
Drop the ball, c’mon disappoint me
I wanna hear you say “Hey dude, you must anoint me.”
If I lead you on then you were too trusting
Why wouldn’t you know inside I was combusting?
POSSIBLE MEDICAL EXPLANATION #3
And I won’t waste my time
I’m the cream & you’re the slime
My friends could give a fuck
Now we’re all outta luck
And the whole thing really sucks
‘Cause when I look in your eyes I’m just looking at lies
I should know better
Why am I surprised you’re the shit & the flies
I should know better
You gave me your word, the whole thing’s absurd
I should know better
I won’t ask how, I’m just ending this now
I should know better
Respectable People always let you down
Respectable People spin you round & round
Q: Respectable People?
A: They always drop the ball
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SEND ME A FRIEND
04:34
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SEND ME A FRIEND
It’s the same old story, going round ‘n round
Once you open up your heart some one'll let you down
Try and make ‘em happy, just to be cool
But they don’t care, they’re unaware
You’re the never-ending fool
Send Me A Friend
I cannot depend
Say you meet somebody who sticks in your brain
Captivates and motivates in ways you can’t explain
You’ll give ‘em everything you have, everything and more
You’ll kiss their ass but when it comes to pass
They slam the door
Send Me A Friend
Someone who’ll defend
I’m sorry this is heavy, wish I could keep it light
If you think it’s hopeless, well I’m telling you you’re right
I know I know I know I know
I choose to not remember
DIY ain’t no lie
And nothing takes forever
Send Me A Friend
That will defend
Won’t you send me a friend that won’t pretend?
Just send me a friend
Please send me a friend
Who’ll always lend
A hand when I need
Who’s thinking about me
Who I can see
Send Me A Friend
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SOAKING SHEETS
07:28
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SOAKING SHEETS
Purple every day
Blank in every way
Yet somehow we connect
I cannot explain the effect
There’s so much more to say
When there is trouble I will find you
When you need someone I’m behind you
It’s bittersweet
These soaking sheets
So bittersweet and incomplete
Mother as you will
That’s your chosen pill
Sing into the open sky
Scream at god
And ask him why you are standing still
If you need me I will get you
Though I have tried I can’t forget you
It’s bittersweet
These soaking sheets
So bittersweet and incomplete
Why did we have to meet?
It’s bittersweet
We have something we can’t grow
When it is over we will know
We will know
It’s bittersweet
These soaking sheets
So bittersweet and incomplete
It’s bittersweet
These soaking sheets
So bittersweet
Let’s admit defeat
And thus repeat
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I DECLARE, YOU’RE NOWHERE
You need to take your time, I don’t care
‘Cause nothing’s on your mind, I don’t care
You’re playing hard to find, you don’t care
When it puts me in a bind, it’s not fair
I declare you’re nowhere
So where does that leave me?
You’re all up in the air and I’m lost at sea
You’re a knot in my hair, you don’t have to agree
Just prove me wrong if you dare
You’re right where you deserve to be
I declare you’re nowhere
Prove me wrong somehow
Please show me how
You wanna speak your truth, I don’t care
When you’ve never given proof, I’m aware
You’re talkin’ big but you don’t produce, who cares?
Motherfucker what’s the use?
Just beware
I declare, you’re nowhere
So where does that leave me?
You’re all up in the air and I’m lost at sea
You’re a knot in my hair, you don’t have to agree
Just prove me wrong if you dare
You’re right where you deserve to be
I declare you’re nowhere
Prove me wrong tonight
Please show me “right”
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S.A.R.S.A
07:47
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S.A.R.S.A
Story
Anticipation
Reality
Suspense
Action
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NO EXPEDITIONS/WHISPER IN VERSE
Whisper in verse
You don’t have to shout to everyone
No one’s here, the job is done
Against your wishin’
No expeditions
Stay at home
Be alone
This ship has sailed
This bird has flown
You’re unknown
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7. |
PUT IT ON PAPER
05:01
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Put It On Paper
My pet peeve is when you achieve
To underperform & over-believe
Pat yourself on the back with what you conceive
While waiting for the accolades you’ll never receive
You represent the hesitant
You won’t cut the cord
You represent the hesitant
And we’re all fucking bored
So put it on…
Put it on paper
Put it in your ear
Put it in a place where you know someone will hear
If you finish what you started you know that we will cheer
Just put in on paper
Before it disappears
You know I hate when I have to hate
For multiple excuses for why you are late
Telling us “It’s worth it” because it’s so great
I scratch my balls
Twiddle my thumbs
And furiously masturbate
You represent the hesitant
You won’t pull the string
You represent the hesitant
If you’ve got something to bring
Then put it on…
Put it on paper
Put it in your ear
Put it in a place where you know someone will hear
If you finish what you started you know that we will cheer
Just put in on paper before it disappears
You say a little inertia won’t hurt you
(Why are you waiting for perfection?)
You say a little inertia won’t hurt you
(‘Cause I can’t keep up my erection)
So fuck off
You represent the hesitant
That’s your choice
You represent the hesitant
Mute your voice
I represent the vigilant
I’m cutting the cord
I represent the adamant
And you are ignored
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Jesse Krakow West Orange, New Jersey
Hi, I'm Jesse. I've worked w/ Shudder To Think, The Shaggs, Bootsy Collins, John Zorn, Jello Biafra, Ruins, Kate Pierson, Bill Laswell, Paul Rudd, Julee Cruise, Nona Hendrix, The BK Philharmonic & many more - recorded for Sony, Atlantic, Tzadik, Alternative Tentacles, TeamLove, New Amsterdam, Cuneiform, Relapse, Crucial Blast & many more -performed in 15 countries - and change a mean diaper. ... more
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