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What gives this mess some grace unless it's kicks, man
Unless it's fiction, unless it's sweat or it's songs?
What hits against this chest unless it's a sick man's hand
From some mid-level band? He's been driving too long
On a dark windless night, with the stereo on
With the towns flying by and the ground getting soft
And a sound in the sky, coming down from above
It surrounds you and sighs and is whispering of
What pulls your body down, that is quicksand
So climb out quick, hand over hand, 'fore your mouth's all filled up
What picks you up from down unless it's tricks, man?
When I've been fixed I am convinced that I will not get so broke up again
And on a seven day high, that heavenly song
Punches right through my mind and just hums through my blood
And I know it's a lie, but I still give my love
Hey, my heart's on the line for your hands to pluck off, oh
What gives this mess some grace unless it's fictions
Unless it's licks, man, unless it's lies or it's love?
What breaks this heart the most is the ghost of some rock and roll fan
Floating up from the stands with her heart opened up
And I want to tell her, ''"Your love isn't lost,"''
Say, ''"My heart is still crossed!"''
Scream, ''"You're so wonderful!
What a dream in the dark about working so hard, about glowing, so stoned
Trying not to turn off, trying not to believe in that lie all on your own."''

weevilkinevil May 23, 2008 - 09:52	That was painful to listen to. [ Reply ]
MsJudi May 23, 2008 - 09:49	No, thanks. [ Reply ]
Excelsior May 20, 2008 - 07:29	MAKE IT STOP!!!! [ Reply ]
wildkard May 16, 2008 - 21:33	This song always reminds me of some of the songs on http://www.weebls-stuff.com/ (the guy who was responsible for that "badger, badger, badger" flash video fad, also the "Come to Kenya" flash video fad). I swear... Okkervil River's lead singer sounds like it could be him! Though AFAIK, weeble is a brit, not an aussie. If you feel the need to compare, take a search for some of the "Magical Trevor" series on that site (or the christmas video). Having said all that, I'm still not sure if I like THIS song or not :) [ Reply ]
paiasoloco May 15, 2008 - 07:59	Excelsior wrote: It says a LOT about how bad this singer is, when the song eventually gave way to Jack Johnson, and I breathed a slight sigh of relief. Two seconds later, of course, I muted JJ out of my existence, but still... LoL, amen brother... JJ should not exist, it an anomaly of the universe, kind of like antimatter. Wait! maybe he is the ANTISINGER! I kind of liked this song though... [ Reply ]
copymonkey May 15, 2008 - 07:59	I like how Bill respectfully takes our comments into consideration.....and then continues to play whatever he wants. This song is cool. [ Reply ]
Excelsior May 07, 2008 - 15:18	It says a LOT about how bad this singer is, when the song eventually gave way to Jack Johnson, and I breathed a slight sigh of relief. Two seconds later, of course, I muted JJ out of my existence, but still... [ Reply ]
o2bnsv May 07, 2008 - 15:15	No kidding. The difference is that at least Rusted Root's singer sounds good within the confines of their music. This is just plain boring from lyrics, vocals and music standpoint. Make it stop. js5280 wrote: Had to do a double-check to see if this was the Rusted Root lead singer moonlighting, apparently not. [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack May 07, 2008 - 15:13	No sir, don't like it. He really needs to swallow all that spit before he starts wailing. [ Reply ]
js5280 Apr 27, 2008 - 10:12	Had to do a double-check to see if this was the Rusted Root lead singer moonlighting, apparently not. [ Reply ]
RadioDoc Apr 27, 2008 - 10:00	shakylegs wrote: Am I the only one who feels the need to have a sneeze guard between themselves and the singer when he's belting out this tune? A better plan would be a soundproof wall. [ Reply ]
Excelsior Apr 27, 2008 - 09:55	shakylegs wrote: Am I the only one who feels the need to have a sneeze guard between themselves and the singer when he's belting out this tune? I'd rather be armed with earplugs! [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming Apr 16, 2008 - 23:05	DigitalJer wrote: This old fuddy likes it, if you consider late 30's old and fuddy. I plead the 5th. Oh, wait. You're canadian. Let's just say I decline to respond to that on the grounds that I don't want to get hit with a skillet. :ducks: [ Reply ]
DigitalJer Apr 15, 2008 - 09:13	ScottFromWyoming wrote: I think it's all the young dudes. the old fuddies seem okay with it. 8 This old fuddy likes it, if you consider late 30's old and fuddy. [ Reply ]
Chumbawamba-1984 Apr 13, 2008 - 19:30	First time ever I had to turn off the volume. Bill stop kidding us, please that's not funny! [ Reply ]
TexasAggies Apr 10, 2008 - 11:43	shakylegs wrote: Am I the only one who feels the need to have a sneeze guard between themselves and the singer when he's belting out this tune? Nope, not just you. I feel for the front row patrons of their concerts. In addition, this song is quite boring and very standard sounding. I'll be happy when this sound is past its popularity. [ Reply ]
shakylegs Apr 02, 2008 - 11:45	Am I the only one who feels the need to have a sneeze guard between themselves and the singer when he's belting out this tune? [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming Mar 24, 2008 - 09:51	IMGoph wrote: sounds pretty good.... yet another band that the old fuddies here don't like. too bad. I think it's all the young dudes. the old fuddies seem okay with it. 8 [ Reply ]
Excelsior Mar 24, 2008 - 09:50	Such an awful group. [ Reply ]
schrodingersdog Mar 24, 2008 - 09:25	Not doing it for me... I've heard a lot of hype surrounding these guys, but none of the songs on the album are very good. Just not my style I guess. [ Reply ]