a song with the theme of self-pity, this song is about somebody who blames everyone else for his troubles, from his boss to hot girls right up to Jesus Christ.
lyrics
Some people
Drive Lexus
But large soda and drink it
Brick patios
And a woman
And grandstand Fenway tickets
Don’t know how they got it
But they’re smiling
Even sometimes when they’re working
I’m trying
But there’s no result from my thinking
‘cause I’m held up, holding on
Can’t get over this thing, can’t go up or around
You see I’m held up, holding on, can’t get over this thing
Can’t go up or around, round, round.
I said woman,
You know what I need
She said you earn it, you don’t get it
Stay away from me
I asked the foreman
Raise me a dollar or two
He said: you punch in late
March out early, what I’m gonna do for you?
I said: hey Jesus
You know I’m feeling confused
You know I really could use your instruction
He said come on man, we’ve been over this thing
Not get back in the ring before I slap you
Mumbled something ‘bout how I never learn and he left me
I’ve been saying some prayers to some gods but the gods don’t respect me
‘cause I’m held up, holding on
Can’t get over this thing, can’t go up or around
You see I’m held up, holding on, can’t get over this thing
Can’t go up or around, round, round.
credits
from Stone Bull,
released July 13, 2013
Jonah erikson: lead guitar, Peter Irvine: drums, Josiah Erikson: bass, Jesse Sterling Harrison: guitar and vocals
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