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from Alone With Friends by Skinflower

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Come my child, I won’t hurt you or break you down.
I know the things you’re searching for can never be found.
Take the long and weary way to know what it is to be a son.
Ask yourself the question “Is this false?”.
Then tell me what you want to become.

Tell me how you see yourself so clearly. Take another view at the question.
Tell me what is real in your opinion, ‘casue it’s not the same as mine.
Let the smoke carry you away to a painted, landscape dream.
Ride a late whore one last time. I’ll see you on the carousel.

Never ending story. Spinning like a majesty.
You’re screwed again by just another face.
They tell you “It’s for the good of the world”,
I can. I cannot live in their pocket.
Messed around. I want you. I’m telling you to come and ride the carousel.
Merry go round, around. Familiar.
Life is just another excuse to die.

How dare you even go for a while. Examine what you’ve done with your life.
And tell me that you’ve never dreamed of wanting something more for yourself.
Go worship the ones you love, ‘cause your friends will always steal the game.
Your love for what is real is matched by your naivety.
And let me in.

Can you take off all your skin? Show me what’s underneath.
I believe in equality but I hate you more every day.
My conscience tells me it’s wrong, so go ahead my dear.
Drink up. Get laid again.
But take the needle out of your arm.

You are the only who makes me smile sometimes.
You are the only one I think of. You’re always on my mind.
You are my living inspiration.
You are the only one I feel I’m living for.

Can you show me how you want to feel?
Let me take a piece of what is left of my esteem. Keep it away on a shelf.
Close the curtains, hide away from the piercing, knowing eyes.
Come away with only me.
Won’t you please take me for a ride?

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from Alone With Friends, released August 6, 2021

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