Doesn’t it feel so good to be bad?
Sand paper against the grain
We rub off on angels
Smoothing out ruffled feathers
With disbelief in their eyes,
They wonder how evil infiltrated their diatribe
Doesn’t it feel so good to be strong?
You know power paints by numbers
So let’s pool our guns, seize control, overrun
We’ll be gone before they see us coming
I’m talking about mischievous acts
Going behind the line when we’re under attack
Invisibility trademarks our industry
And our artistry is breaking and entering
Into any scene we deem necessary
We carry out the plan issuing fake demands
We take all the risks unafraid and sincere
Sick of mental assault
Who the fuck is John Galt?
You and I are partners in crime
Caught up right in the middle of it
Happy to be partners in crime
So right, together we’re infinite
Do you want to climb onto the roof?
Sneak through the unlocked window
We’ll take a peek, hope the floor don’t creak
Maybe take the bed for a joyride
Doesn’t the thrill feel so right?
You like the thought of being caught
You want to live stories, feel them in real time
Adrenaline rush stops then continues
Grab some cash, head for the door
See my eyes smile, laughing at this insane world
Before you know it there won’t be any sound
Stolen and broken, disassembled and sold
Pawned for the down-payment
On your new, shiny gold fronts
Hey Slick, don’t mistake them for crowns
Cause they’re not kings, not even princes
Simple criminals mistaken for artists
You and I are partners in crime
Caught up right in the middle of it
Happy to be partners in crime
So right, together we’re infinite
- - -
credits
from Flail,
track released July 4, 1999
Bobart: Guitar
hOmer Jack: Drums
tHommy Robot: Vocals, Bass, Synth, Words
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