The Words You Dont Swalllow
SLADE ECHEVERRIA BASS & VOX
ADAM JUWIG
GUITAR
GREG GARRITY DRUMS
MIKE KITLAS GUITAR
Contagious She said: "Don't take too big a breath." She said: "Don't breathe in too deep, you might choke over the words you don't swallow." She said: "Don't take too big a step." She said: "Don't run too fast, you might trip over the path that you follow."
I don't need your direction. (I'm catchin' up to you.) And I see my imperfections. (They're creeping up on me.) And I don't need your direction. (I'm catchin' up to you.) Don't turn down the bed, 'cause I'm not comin' home.
I get my way, I get my way. Your complaints can't explain it. I get my way...
I'm runnin' dry, Is this real life? Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. So cut me loose, this has gone too far, I'm getting out while I still have a shot.
I don't need your direction. (I'm catchin' up to you.) And I see my imperfections. (They're creeping up on me.) And I don't need your direction. (I'm catchin' up to you.) Don't turn down the bed, 'cause I'm not comin' home. I told her "Keep your money straight," "Don't spend it all in one place, you might find yourself too broke to borrow." I told her life is gonna fade: "Don't let the youth go to waste, you'll soon drown yourself all up in your sorrow." I get my way, I get my way. Your complaints can't explain it. I get my way...
I get my way... I don't need your direction. (I'm catchin' up to you.) And I see my imperfections. (They're creeping up on me.) And I don't need your direction. (I'm catchin' up to you.) Don't turn down the bed, 'cause I'm not comin'... Don't turn down the bed, 'cause I'm not comin' home, I'm not comin' home. No, not tonight.
Drugstore Diet Don't Matter White, green or blue, I'll cut, crush, parachute you. I'll just bottle it up, Hope all is fine. Bottle it up, Till next Columbine. Call me crazy but I know that I'm just fine. No fear in dilated eyes. Sheriff Joe where's my DUI? You just bottle it up, Take it out on others. Bottle it up, That I got down with your mother. Let's quit the torture, I'm running out of close friends. Lost for days in my synthetic maze. Turned 18 and I quit pushing weight. Just found out that she's two weeks late. Father please watch my sins away. I'm twisted, down, and strung out. Finding out what life's all about.
If you bottle it up, It's not worth losing. Bottle it up, Bet you won't stop using. I've been around the block more than a few times. Lost for days in my synthetic maze. Turned 18 and I quit pushing weight. Just found out that she's two weeks late. Father please watch my sins away. Lost for days in my synthetic maze. Turned 18 and I quit pushing weight. Just found out that she's two weeks late. Father please watch my sins , my sins away. You watch my sins away. Father please watch my sins away.
Gypsy Woman I bet she took my soul, but I didn’t know. That gypsy woman’s got me under control. She feat me lies. And a cast of spells. That gypsy woman’s really ringing my bells. And to hell, I will go, and I can ride on Satan’s door. Heavens no this ain’t it. Honey I won’t beg I’ll just take it quick. She took me down to my knees and now she’s got me praying. Save me, she’s a liar! I can’t seem to untie the rope. She’s got wrapped around her feet. I think I lost the last beat! My self control. I can feel the hole that she left, gypsy woman’s rob me of my best. She said she couldn’t say, gypsy woman wore black on her wedding day. And to hell, I will go, and I can ride on Satan’s door. Heavens no this ain’t it. Honey I won’t beg I’ll just take it quick.
She took me down to my knees and now she’s got me praying. Save me, she’s a liar! I can’t seem to untie the rope. She’s got wrapped around her feet. I think I lost the last beat! My self control. And I don’t need what you give me so gypsy woman stay the hell away from me. Cause I don’t need what you give me so gypsy woman stay the hell away from me. Cause I don’t need what you give me so gypsy woman stay the fuck away from me. (Baby yeah) save me, she’s a liar. I can’t seem to untie the rope, She’s got wrapped around her feet. I think I lost the last beat! My self control. Yeah she’s a liar. And I can’t untie the rope, She’s got wrapped around her feet. I think I lost the last beat! My self control. My Self Control.
Oh you're Mr. Big Shot And you think that you've got a lot Do you mean to tell me, I'm not worthy? Oh your Mr. Big Shot Ever think that your going to get caught, I've be wondering lately, You're not ready Oh you think that you're hot as hell, Oh you think that they can't tell, But deep down you're just a baby [Chorus] Someday you'll come knocking on my door, And I’ll leave you lonely, I don't want you anymore, My bones are stronger then before, So don't come around my way, I’ll kick your ass right out the door And oh and you're Mr. Big Shot, Yeah you really think you hit the spot, But someone told me, You're all stories, Oh you're Mr. Big Shot, And life’s not about what you got, So don't you tell me, I'm not happy Oh you think that you're hot as hell, Oh you think that they can't tell, But deep down you're just a baby [Chorus] Is that all you got, Mr. Big Shot? Is that all you got, Mr. Big Shot? Oh you think that you're hot as hell, Oh you think that they can't tell, But deep down you're just a baby [Chorus]
Let The Games Begin So baby tell me What's the deal with your new boyfriend? He wears a hat to the side With a bill he doesn't want anyone to bend
(BANG! BANG!) Will she run will she hide? The truth's creeping up slow
(BANG! BANG!) I heard a knock at the door She walked in It's a sin to keep her begging for more
It's a game, she's to blame But who's keeping score? You can tell by my grill That I've done this before So let the games begin
(BANG! BANG!) I watched her clothes hit the floor I could never say no
It's the thrill It's the thrill It's the thrill that I live for
It's a game, she's to blame But who's keeping score? You can tell by my grill That I've done this before So let the games begin
It's the thrill (it's the thrill) It's the thrill (it's the thrill) It's the thrill that I live for
So baby tell me How does it feel to break and bend? You just can't choose between us two It's a game you'll always lose
[Chorus]
(BANG! BANG!) I hope that's him at the door Will the truth finally find her?
So let the games begin
It's a game, she's to blame But who's keeping score? I'm not in it to win You can tell by my grill That I've done this before So let the games begin Yeah, let the games begin
Going to Jail I’m not a bad guy, And I’ve never been a thief I pay my taxes and I pretend to believe A family that loves me yeah And a habit that has saved my life I’m sorry officer, I’m not saying shit tonight Oh I’m going to jail, I won’t make bail Oh God I hate this town Oh, they’re coming to get me I swear I’m not guilty Setting me up, to bring me down Oh god, I’m going to jail I live slow days, But at night, I walk fast I’ll keep my hair real short To make sure that they walk right past Search my car, my clothes, I promise sir, I’m all dry I’m sorry officer, I ain’t got shit tonight Oh I’m going to jail, I won’t make bail Oh God I hate this town Oh, they’re coming to get me I swear I’m not guilty Setting me up, to bring me down Oh god, I’m going to jail
It was just a burn ride, We can run, but we can’t hide Oh I’m going to jail, I won’t make bail Oh God I hate this town They’re coming to get me I swear I’m not guilty Oh I’m going to jail, I won’t make bail Oh God I hate this town Oh they’re coming to get me I swear I’m not guilty Setting me up, to bring me down Oh going to jail I won’t make bail Oh they’re coming to get me I swear I’m not guilty, guilty yeah Oh god I’m going to jail It was just a burn ride
The Whole W rld
I'm not the type of guy To let my life pass me by. And all I know, I've heard back at home.
I'm sorry, boys and girls, But you will be judged AND labeled your entire life. No ifs, ands, or buts. We all have our problems, And we all have our habits. So what exactly separates you from me?
Oh, your mom was a centerfold. Your dad was so typical. I'm a lush, so what's your story?
Oh, your mom was a centerfold. Your dad was so typical. I'm a lush, yeah, so what's your story?
And every single day, I watch as my neighbors pray: "Please don't fill our world with hate."
Oh, your mom was a centerfold. Your dad was so typical. I'm a junkie, so what's your story?
And when will the world see There aren't any bad seeds? With life comes room to grow.
(Oh, OH, oh...) You're bound to be a centerfold. (Oh, OH, oh...) You're bound to be typical. I'm a lush, so what's your story? I'm a junkie, so what's your story? I'm just me, so what's your story? yeah...
The whole world is getting high While all our jobs are so dry. I can see, I can hear your cries.
Oh, your mom was a centerfold. Your dad was so typical. I'm a junkie, so what's your story?
I DO WHAT I DO Yesterday, I had this dream Where I had just turned I still hadn't been on MTV Life just isn't very easy on
forty-three the other team
I've got so much to say, but not enough style To make the people listen, yeah, cause I'm not Putting on that act, I gotta watch my back I saw you, your face was on the tele. "Cool shirt," yeah, that could never be me You're putting on an act, yeah You better watch your back This doesn't feel right; is this real life? Do, I do, do what I want to Do, you do, do what they tell you Do, I do, do what I want to Take all you need, but my music leaves with me So now I'm living my life in a stereo type of life It's my placebo thing, it's a disease You're putting on an act, you better watch your back This doesn't feel right; is this real life?
Do, I do, do what I want to Do, you do, do what they tell you Do, I do, do what I want to Take all you need, but my music leaves with me Yesterday, I had this dream Where I had just turned forty-three I still hadn't been on MTV Life just isn't very easy on the other team So I do, I do, I do what I want to And I do, I do, do what I want to And you do, you do, do what they tell you This doesn't feel right; is this real life? Do, I do, do what I want to Do, you do, do what they tell you Do, I do, do what I want to Take all you need, but my music leaves with me Take what you need, take what you need Take all you need, but my music leaves with me
Carefree Highway I came to, face pressed to the carpet. I have no clue how I got here... Must've been livin' it up, livin' it up, livin' it. My friends don't come dime a dozen. The good Lord knows I couldn't ever leave 'em behind, leave 'em behind, leave 'em. Carefree highway to happiness, (whoo-AH-ooh-ooh) Realizing ignorance is bliss. Give me something to pray for, 'Cause we can't do this alone. Give me something to live forWaiting my turn for so long... Don't wanna be on be on my own. Whoa-oh-oh. Shoo-be-da-da-ah. We're smoked up, The good times never fade. The desert keeps us sane. We're soakin' it up, soakin' it up, soakin' it. So don't get caught up In our distance or your demons. The good Lord knows you're schemin'. You best be straightin' up, straightin' up, straightin'. Carefree highway to happiness, (whoo-AH-ooh-ooh) Realizing ignorance is bliss. [Chorus] We're livin' it up, livin' it up, we're livin' it. Being gone, I never felt so alone, I haven't seen myself since I last left home. Don't wanna be on my... Carefree highway to happiness, (whoo-AH-ooh-ooh) Realizing ignorance is bliss... yeah! Give me something to pray for, (Give me something to pray for!) 'Cause we can't do this alone. And give me something to live for, (Give me something to live for!) Waiting my turn for so long... I don't wanna be on be on my own.
THIS CANT BE HEALTHY You rush me into your apartment, The glow of your bedroom ahead. Your spirit was warm when I touched you, We think alike to live alike, yeah. Breathe in deep for me, 'Cause I'll be there for you. Don't lose sight of me, 'Cause I watch the old tricks. I won't waste my time, 'Cause I'll be there for you. So breathe in deep for me. You took control, and I like that. You know you're so sexy, girl... You use it against me, girl. Breathe in deep for me, 'Cause I'll be there for you. Don't lose sight of me, 'Cause I watch the old tricks. I won't waste my time, 'Cause I'll be there for you. So breathe in deep for me. You reach for my hands, but you touch my heart. You reach for my hands, but you touch my heart. You reach for my hands and I fall apart. You reach for my hands and you touch my heart. Breathe in deep for me, 'Cause I'll be there for you. Don't lose sight of me, 'Cause I watch the old tricks. I won't waste my time, 'Cause I'll be there for you. Yeah, so breathe in deep for me. I won't waste my time. Yeah, so breathe in deep for me!