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The Scissors
01:33
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Had the scissors on my wrist the other day
Thinking about the lines that I could trace
It wasn’t the first time, or the last
I’ll always be haunted by the past
Other times I’ve considered it’s been panic
This time it wasn’t half so manic
It could have been the time that I let go
But in the end I stupidly said no
I’ve got red hot pokers to keep me warm
And plenty of bleach to keep me hydrated
Knives and nails for me to get some sleep on
And plenty of pills to keep my sedated
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2. |
To Be Controlled
01:13
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To be controlled
By distant men
With sticks and guns
How absurd
They say they’re there to help us, they’re fucking lying
They say they represent us, they’re fucking lying
This ain’t freedom
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3. |
Useless
01:46
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4000 people die after they’re told ‘get back to work’
We sign petitions and put on rallies, the government just smirk
Most of England sleepwalks on
I look at them and my hope is gone
No one sees that this is senseless
It seems like what we do is useless
There’s a cavernous and expanding gap between the UK’s rich and poor
They slash benefits and tax credits, but always have money for war
But we have to keep trying
Because people are dying
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4. |
Workfare Bastard
00:57
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Why even bother creating jobs
When no one will work them, the lazy slobs
Fuck the poor, they’ll work for nothing
No one cares if they’re complaining
(Stiff lip. Head down.)
So internships and workfare roles
Will take the place of jobs for proles
We’ll show those scroungers, skivers and berks
Their ability to live hinges on work
Workfare Bastard
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5. |
Saline
00:29
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I can’t sleep
I can’t eat
I can’t drink
I just hurt
I wash the wounds with saline And I hope the scabs come off
I wish I was unconscious
But unfortunately I’m not
I can’t speak
I can’t laugh
I can’t smile
I just hurt
Hurt
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6. |
Clarity
02:23
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I struggle to choose my battles but this I can't ignore
I'll tolerate your ignorance but now you're feeding on the poor
I'm alone I'm supported I'm optimistic I'm depressed
But I’m beaten down by sickness and misery
I don’t know what to do, but believe me, I see
I see you
I see you
Clarity
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