*** Haji ***

Well he was just about the baddest cat in Bagdad
I mean to tell you that this cat was so bad
he was as big as a tiger, mean as a snake
and when Haji got angry, the walls would shake

Haji I'm the king of the Genies
Haji and shit Haji I'm the King of the Genies

moved to Florida, Jeanie's town
to start his own business and get down
his powers concealed nobody knew
he wheeled and dealed and did what Haji had to do

Haji I'm the king of the Genies
Haji and shit Haji I said I'm the King of the Genies

well lets go now he kicks full throttle from his bottle ladies wall to wall
The Bosstones partied with my man and man it was a ball
he kept things fired kept us wired betties, Bud and booze
bourbon in his turban and sheeba from his shoes
he busted out in a cloud of smoke he just left like he came
he's King of the Genies and all that shit
but what a stupid name my story is over Haji lives on
and he'll be around long after we're gone
because Genies don't die, and Haji wull rule

Haji is bad b-b-b-bad and cool
Haji I'm the king of the Genies
Haji and shit Haji I said I'm the King of the Genies

*** Hell Of A Hat ***

that's a hell of a hat that you're wearing
it goes real well with the earring
five through the nose, bold and daring
you've got to pardon me if I'm staring
man, I really dig your shoes
phat fade and fresh tattoos
bet the females can't refuse
and if I'm staring please excuse
sharpest motherfucker in the joint
the other motherfuckers stop and point
the gear you wear seems complete
why you gotta pack the heat
we question one accessory
don't think the piece is necessary
we agree you're dressed to kill
but wonder if you will
hell of a hat you're sporting Jack
diamond cuff links and a sweet tie tack
the pocket watch must've set you back
you're the man, man, you're the mack
the pinstriped number, me oh my, that's rude
and that's a hell of an attitude
you made the scene and set the mood
I'm only staring, cause I'm nervous dude
sharpest motherfucker, we repeat
no other motherfucker can compete
the clothes you chose, are stylish son
why you gotta wear the gun
we question one accessory
don't think the piece is necessary
we agree you're dressed to kill
but wonder if you will

*** He's Back ***

When he left, he showed up at my door, different than he was before
I was scared, and he was way off track I thought he wasn't coming back
he told me, people were out after him and talked of places that he'd never been,
on a mission, and sworn to secrecy, different than he used to be

back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back

when he was gone, he slept out on my couch in the daytime he was always out
I never knew where he went or how his afternoons were spent he said
he had to slay a dragon, kill a giant, fix a wagon wage a war, feed the world,
and stamp out sin, in the daytime he was never in

back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back

I'm a freight train baby don't give me no sidetrack, no!
I want your main line baby! climb aboard the Eden Express!
this train is coming through! this train is bound for glory!
this train, this, train is comig through! this train is bound for glory!
when he left, he showed up at my door, different than he was before
I was scared and he was way off track I thought he wasn't coming back
when he spoke it was tough to tell, he ever left or wasn't well
lost his balance tripped and fell he came back and we were glad as hell
when he came back, he showed up at my door, different than he was before
I was geared 'cause he was back on track it's good to have my old friend back

back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back
back, back, and we're glad he's back on track! It's good to have him back, he's back

*** Holy Smoke ***

You made your bed, that's where you lie
No pearly gates when you die
We tried to teach, you didn't learn
You're going down, you're gonna burn
Fast at passing judgement and your quick to cast a stone
Hypocrite taking shit, leave me alone
Thump the book and twist the word
You're setting sinners straight
Point your finger, wag your tongue
then pass around the plate
I've made my bed that's where I'll lie,
Won't see the gates when I die
And I've been told I'll never learn,
I'm going down I'm gonna
Screaming demons all hell broke loose
and other dark remarks
You say that's Satan's waiting for me
but I don't give a fuck
If words and music tick you off
then you're the one who's sick
But I think it fucking followers that really make you tick
As far as I can tell I'm going to hell
As far as I can see, you're coming with me
You made your bed that's where you'll lie
No pearly gates when you die
We tried to teach, you didn't learn
You're going down, you're gonna burn
Holy smoke! is this a joke?
I mean man you're on the move,
Shut 'em up and shut 'em down
If you don't approve
Cuss and curse and stuff your purse
And tell me where I'm goin'
Holy cow, man, don't stop now, man,
Your bank account is growin'
You made you're bed that's where you'll lie
No pearly gates when you die
We tried to teach, you didn't learn
You're going down, you're gonna burn
You made you're bed that's where you'll lie
Thanks God I've got a place to sleep
No pearly gates when you die,
why should I worry now or cry
You know I'm not concerned
You're going down, you're gonna burn

*** Hope I Never Lose My Wallet ***

Never lose my wallet
it would put me in a spot
never lose my sense
at least how much I've got
never lose my family
never lose my friends
never lose my youth
I hope it never ends
hope I never lose my wallet
and hell I hope to hell
and only time will tell
I hope I never lose my mind
or lose myself somewhere
not too far from here
that nobody can find
never lose my hair
I would hate to go without
never lose direction
and wander all about
never lose my courage
never lose my hope
never lose my girl
it would make it hard to cope
hope I never lose my wallet
and last of all
not least of all
I hope I never lose my mind
or lose myself somewhere
not too far from here
that nobody can find
hope I never lose my wallet...

*** Howwhywuz, Howwhyam ***

I used to talk to cab drivers
well now I just don't bother
I'd empty out my pockets
if someone asked me for a quarter.
there was a time that I'd give the time
to the old, the weak, and the weird.
I just don't know why this is so
but I've never been so scared
am I getting older?
are things getting harder?
I used to never cry
when I would think about my father.
the years went past so goddamn fast.
you know, I've left a lot behind
my devil could care attitute,
you know, I just can't seem to find.
and once upon a time
I never minded very much
I never let it knock me down
or grind me out of touch
am I getting older?
are things getting harder?
I used to never cry
when I would think about my father.
once I had an outlook
different than it is
full of dreams and schemes
it seems they just do not exist
and once I told myself
he will not be missed
now now now I never thought that I would see the day
I'd ever feel like this
am I getting older?
are things getting harder?
I used to never cry
when I would think about my father.
am I getting older?
are things getting harder?
I used to never cry
when I would think about my father.
I used to never cry
I used to never cry
I used to never cry
when I would think about my father.

*** I'll Drink To That ***

Standing stiff on a cliff and I'm not gonna leap,
checked out the water but it's much too deep
no going back there's no turning around,
so I'll stay here and wait God I hope that I'm found
my [7x] thoughts were in knots but I couldn't get to sleep,
went up to the attic to see what to keep
threw out the useless and now it's bone-dry,
but I still couldn't die and couldn't figure out why
no way, no how, no what? what now?
the place is packed I needed that
the bottles cracked I'm glad for that
a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
the place is packed I needed that
the bottles cracked I'm glad for that
a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
the attic was empty and my eyes were shut,
I had to do soemthing but I didn't know what
the darkness was nice but it wasn't enough,
the clock wasn't stopping so I had to get tough
get tough, get up, get out, get tough!
the place is packed I needed that
the bottles cracked I'm glad for that
a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
the place is packed I needed that
the bottles cracked I'm glad for that
a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
got up and out and found out it was raining,
the car lived then died but I wasn't complaining
hell bent for action and it had to be out there,
I walked then I ran hoping something was somewhere
before too long it didn't take long,
this place came along and I ended up here
the place is packed I needed that the bottles cracked
I'm glad for that a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that
the place is packed I needed that the bottles cracked
I'm glad for that a good nights rest? forget about that
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that

*** Illegal Left ***

Illegal left on Sunday morning
On the corner I was warning
Waving widly, wildy warning Don't take that turn on Sunday morning
A motorcycle cop was waiting, he had to fill his ticket booth
On his nerves now I was grating,
Illegal left that no one took
Maybe I should mind my own
Maybe it's not my concern,
But somewhere someone is suffering
And this is an illegal turn
Sunday morning not too far
Someone's taking someone's car,
Someone's taking someone out,
Someone needs you know, no doubt
He told me I should move along
I said, "You've got the whole thing wrong"
I'll stay here I've got the time and you can deal with real crime
He didn't like what I was saying no not at all no not one bit
I didn't see the point in staying
It was fun though I admit
Maybe I should mind my own,
Maybe it's not my concern
But somewhere someone's suffering and this is an illegal turn
Sunday morning, not too far
Someone's taking someone's car, someone's taking someone out,
Someone needs you no doubt

*** Issachar ***

Where's the wizzler, where's the corn?
Get jacuzzi on the horn, where's the wizzler
Whatever happened to the mob?
He had to quit and get a job
Road manager, security,
Hangin' shirts and makin' tea
Where's the wizzler, where's the corn?
Near the elevator, is there porn?
What a a man gotta deal wit!
My head's not orange, cut the shit!
Jack, Jack ca mi sey Jack Flanagan
Mi a go tell a likkie storie bout mi good bredren
Wa go by de name of Jack Flanagan
It was a long time ago down a CBGB
Mi look pon mi bredren name Docta Dready
Mi sey Docta D who booked dis opening band
Mon in a 3 piece suit wit guitar ina im hand,
ca mi sey Jack Flanagan
On the road and on the phone,
Roll up the window roll a bone
Rollin' a buck in a forty zone
Now settle up and head for home
He's Issachar now hear him roar
When he's lost his temper find the door
It's almost always good to see him,
He's one damn fine human being
Jack Flanagen
Mi bredren Bosstones dem naw slip dem naw miss
Flanagen im was di Mob guitarist
Nowadays he manage Reggae artist
So when you wan get pin Micky Dread guest list
Jack Flanagen him naw resist
Jack Flanagen, Jack Flanagen
Got us 'cross the border,
Helpin' hand when it began
Kept our shit in order my man Jack Flanagen
In his town he'll hook you up, he'll show you 'round, he'll watch your back
When we head down we look him up
and hang around with Irish Jack
Much, much, much respect,
In this world it's hard to find
A stand up guy who'll stand behind
You if you're ever in a bind
My man Jack he comes to mind

*** It Can't Hurt ***

You thought the idea was good, to hang around in my neighborhood
thought it was a good idea, you even thought it might advance your career
Thought that! you thought that time was on your side
And you! and you can go along for the ride
thought you wouldn't go too far, your thoughts have got you where you are
never had a crystal ball, never promised you at all
never promised you a thing, I never knew what things would bring
it can't hurt, It can't hurt, not gonna hurt you Doll!
it hasn't helped, it hasn't helped hasn't helped you At all!
you believe that being where you've been was a way that you could walk right in
and you were sure that going where you've gone was a way that you could get up on
Had to! you had to do what you had to do
And you! bit off more than you could chew
open you're eyes and look at where you're at,
shut your mouth and swallow that
never had a crystal ball, never promised you at all
I never promised you a thing, never knew what things would bring
it can't hurt, it can't hurt, not gonna hurt you Doll!!
it hasn't helped, it hasn't helped, has it helped you at all!
I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried, I can't seem to get through.
Yo Dennis man, see if she'll listen to you.
AAAhh it can't hurt, it can't hurt, not gonna hurt you Doll!!
it doesn't help, it doesn't help, has it helped you At all?
it can't hurt, no it can't hurt, no it can't hurt you Doll!
It doesn't help, it hasn't helped, It hasn't help you At all!

*** Jump Through The Hoops ***

wake up and shake myself out of bed again
shaking the day down in my head and then
it's up and out, rise and shine, on the double
no time to slack, attack, and tackle the trouble
shake myself out of bed again
no time to stop and assess, can't let it grind to a halt
can't stop and look at the mess and then find out it's my fault
I can't stop for a single minute
I know hell, well, I'm living in it
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
my job, well, it's a nine to five nightmare
I'm serving whiskey, stale wit, and beer
come on in, how've you been? Have I met ya?
what'll it be now, what can I get ya?
my job, well it's a nightmare
and every day from nine to five I'm there
no time to stop and assess, can't let it grind to a halt
can't stop and look at the mess and then find out it's my fault
I can't stop for a single minute
I know hell, well, I'm living in it
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
roll over, sit up and beg
well I'd much rather lie down and play dead
here comes another hoop
holidays have got to be the worst
I've seen so many I've got it well rehearsed
joy to the world, hark the hey, let me hear it
deck the halls, trim the tree, that's the spirit
holidays are not for me, chop down the tree
they've got to be the worst
I'm old and set in my ways, no stopping now, it's a shame
but in my much younger days I'd stop and I'd take the blame
I'm alright if I don't know and can't see
I'll live in hell, till the day, that they plant me
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
roll over, sit up and beg
well I'd much rather(3x)...lie down and play dead
all over so long my friend
so long all over the end

*** Kinder Words ***

No time now for losing tempers
or filling up with rage or anger
flying off the handle could be detrimental
calmer hands are called for here
a breath or two might be applied
we'll count to ten and then decide
a rash decision - crash collision
damage done beyond repair
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
the temperature we need that to drop
a wrong move now might spell disaster
a selfish one might spell it faster
let's relax, review the facts
for all involved that might be best
a world of difference might be made
if our next move could be delayed
we'll sort it out and we'll talk about
just what it was that caused this mess
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, that's the worst thing we could do
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
watch what we say, don't walk away, we'll see it through
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
the temperature we need that to drop

*** Last Dead Mouse ***

Step right up,
Gather round,
Greatest salesman in town
Selling something
Seldom sold
Step up, step up, step up behold
Dead mice for sale,
They're going fast
Like hell
Last dead mouse don't be shy,
There's never been a better time to buy
Last dead mouse but I'll get more
I'm a businessman and an entrepreneur
Folks say I'm nuts, they can say what they please
You've got to be crazy with prices like these
No overhead so I can keep down the cost
I make my own hours 'cause I'm my own boss
I believe in my product,
I love what I sell
Last dead mouse that's why I yell
Step right up ladies and gents
Last dead mouse costs fifty cents
It's a steal at any price
Going once, going once, going once, going twice
Half a buck, last in stock
Be the first one on your block
No need to walk, no need to feed, satisfaction guaranteed
Last dead mouse but I'll get more
I'm a bussinessman and an entrepreneur
Folks say I'm nuts, they can say what they please
You've got to be crazy with prices like these
No overhead so I can keep down the cost
I make my own hours 'cause I'm my own boss
I believe in my product, I love what I sell
Last dead mouse that's why I yell
Nice and easy now,
Nice and easy now,
Nice and easy now
Last dead mouse,
Last dead mouse

*** Let's Face It ***

It's so hard to face
That in this day and age
Somebody's race
Could trigger somebody's rage
And somebody's preference
Can drive some total stranger
to make somebody, somehow
feel the wrath of their anger
Why were we put here?
What for? we're unsure
We sure weren't put here to hate
Be racist, be sexist
Be bigots, be sure
We won't stand for your hate
Why so cut and dry
A simple concept missed
Give tolerance a try
This confusion still exists ignorant mongers
No area's gray
Couldn't be any wronger in this age and day
Why were we put here?
What for? we're unsure
We sure weren't put here to hate
Be racist, be sexist
Be bigots, be sure
We won't stand for your hate
Now how far have we come?
How come there still are come
Who won't let come
March to the beat of a different drum
To face it, it's so hard
you must be on your guard
It's not okay
And you're not free to be a different way
Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it
If we don't, then who will? shame on us
Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it
Let's face it, the time is upon us

*** Lights Out ***

Nothing more you can leave behind.
So forget about seeing, and get it into your mind.
Whole thing is better when the world gets black.
Grab a fork, you make your first attack.
Lights out! Poke, poke, poke your eyes out! Lights out!
Put a pen in your hand and poke your eyes out.
I can't see too well what's it all about?
I don't know man, did you poke your eyes out?
First thing, I did it today, time to get hip to the lights out way.
Lights out! Poke, poke, poke your eyes out Lights out!
Put yourself on the floor, that's what it's all about.
If you poke too far, you'll reach the front of your brain.
A fork in your mind could drive you insane.
Don't worry about it, just let it rip- donate your eyeballs to the lights out trip.
Light's Out! Put a pen in your hand, poke your eyes out. Lights out!
Poke, poke, poke your eyes out! Lights out!
Put an ax in your hand and poke your eyes out. Lights out!

*** Nevermind Me ***

He didn't hit me for a home
Or hit me up 'cause he was cold
He was addicted to drugs
And I could see that in his eyes
What about me?
Well I was only rolled
He didn't rob me for food
It wasn't hunger, but a jonze
He needed a fix,
Someone will fix my broken bones
And I'll feel better in the morning
The pain will fade as time goes by
What was taken,
I won't miss, or I'll replace
Nevermind me, well I'm all right
He seemed to hate what he was doing
He sure knew how to get it done
Possessed by an addiction
I don't have to comprehend
What about me?
Well he whipped me with a gun
He didn't rob me for food
It wasn't hunger, but a jonze
He needed a fix,
Someone will fix my broken bones
And I'll feel better in the morning
The pain will fade as time goes by
What was taken,
I won't miss, or I'll replace
Nevermind me, well I'm all right

*** Noise Brigade ***

Without any training
It's pouring,
It's raining
Training or a trade
Hey, you bet I'm afraid
Unequipped with a skill
But I'm thrilled with the thrill
Underskilled, unprepared
Hey, who wouldn't be scared
Bring on the obstacles
And burn me a bridge
I'm not sure, should I call
This my range or a ridge?
There ain't none too high
If I'm up for the climb
I'll go zero to sixty
And stop on a dime
A dime for a dozen
If that's what you're after
A moment of silence
A lifetime of laughter
On the brighter side
And on a happier note
The noise, well it's just love
That gets caught in my throat
The end of the line's
Not the end of a rope just a salesman
Selling a bucket of hope
When the bucket gets kicked
And my chips are all cashed
My intentions, conventions
Are finally smashed

*** Numbered Days ***

Familiar with his kind
He'll beat someone down for fun
He's got an ax to grind
And he'll target anyone
Brass knuckled in his pocket
Steel-toed shoes
Live of the party
When you factor in booze
Familiar with his kind
He'll target anyone
He's got a group of friends
And they're all like minded guys
The fun never ends
And he didn't live through it
He's got a group of friends
They'll target anyone
Violence, when will they learn?
Time's running out
And the tables will turn
The days have been numbered
And your number's coming up
Senseless, when will they learn?
Time's running out
And the tables will turn
The days have been numbered
And your number's coming up
The charge what? homicide?
Alone he took the fall
His friends all testified
They weren't there at all
He cried like a baby
When his sentence was passed
For himself and not the victim
But this victim was his last
Still familiar with his kind
Too many of them left behind
Up to all that he once was
No other reason, just because
Too many incidents
None are isolated
each coincidence
Is closely related
Familiar with his kind
He'll target anyone

*** Our Only Weapon ***

Read the papers, thing look grim
Watch the news, the outlook' dim
It's clear to see there is something wrong
Could be that we don't change alot
But we should give it our best shot
Our only weapon is a song
Maybe we're being to naive
But this is something we believe
What's beyond belief is just how much is wrong
Nothing is gained when people fight,
Maybe our heads aren't screwed on tight
Our only weapon is a song
We're not building bombs or storing ammunition
We're just playing songs hoping people will listen
Others try hate but hate won't move anything
We're trying love and unity too
We're not packing pistols,
We're not waging war
Most of our missiles have only four chords
It's not a great plan but we like the agenda
The arsenal's music and the army's our friend
Could be our idea isn't great,
Maybe our heads aren't screwed on straight
We may be wrong and maybe nothing's wrong
And we might never win the war
But we'll have fun and that's for sure
Our only weapon is a song

*** Patricia ***

I see my girl's been forced to hide
a brand new emptiness inside
I wish that I could fill the space
it's not my place to take the place
she's been hurt and she's been lost before
this loss has her alone once more
even though my girl's alone
she stays together strong as stone
she stops my rain, she calms my storm
miracles she can perform
I've seen tough times, she's seen me through
and always knew just what to do
so many rely on her, I'm one of them and I know it
when demons haunt inside of her she fights hard not to show it
I've seen my girl forced to take
pain, tragedy, and much heartache
the tears she hides, the smile she fakes
and through it all, she doesn't break
I don't know where she finds the strength
I'm only glad that she can
just when I think my girl is down
she's on her feet again
she stops my rain, she calms my storm
miracles she can perform
I've seen tough times, she's seen me through
and always knew just what to do
so many rely on her, I'm one of them and I know it
when demons haunt inside of her she fights hard not to show it
I've seen her world before my eyes
get filled with evil, painful, spiteful lies
still she fights, still she tries
and she will fight until she dies
demons haunt inside of her (3x)
still she fights and still she tries
demons haunt inside of her
she will fight until she dies

*** Pictures To Prove It ***

well you insisted the day you walked away
that we shared nothing, but I've got something
I'd still like to say
you're not here to listen, and we were never good at that
let's set the record straight, we shared something great
even though now nothing's where we're at
pictures to prove it, I've got the proof
when you hit the bricks, I hit the roof
I hit the bottle, put the pictures on the bar
I'll always have these pictures, but I don't know where you are
and I've got pictures to prove it
if you saw them, I'm sure
you'd be forced to remember
what we don't have anymore
I've got a pile of pictures
I've got a whole stack of proof
I've got pictures to prove it, I've got, I've got
pictures to prove it, smudged with fingerprints and tears
cigarette ashes
and our first few happy years
they're old now, they're faded and the edges all are frayed
I'll always have these pictures
but I wish that you had stayed
I've got pictures to prove it
if you saw them, I'm sure
you'd be forced to remember
what we don't have anymore
I've got a pile of pictures
I've got a whole stack of proof
I've got pictures to prove it and all I ever do is
stare at the pictures for hours on end
they tell the truth to me
while I'm sure you just pretend
and you deny we ever happened and swear it never was that way
even you'll admit when I submit to you exhibit A right?
I've got pictures to prove it
I'm not just blowing smoke
If you don't believe me, believe them
no this ain't no joke
I've got a pile of pictures
I've got a whole stack of proof
someone look at the pictures
I've got, I've got...

*** Police Beat ***

Police pick me out of the crowd, 'cause I dress different, act real loud.
Police, Police
There's no questions asked, They just wanna kick my ass.
Police beat me, Police kick me, Police chase me, Police mace me, Police cuff me, Police rough me
Just to show how tough they be
Police Police
Police who judge me... why won't they just let me be? Police Police

*** Rascal King ***

Well he was fueled by a lack
Drew inspiration from a need
So many problems to crack
And mouths to feed
Crooked was the path
And brazen was the walk
A cocky swagger, up the ladder
And could he ever talk
The last hurrah?
Nah! I'd do it again
The Rascal King behind the bars
Or the one in front of them
The love of God
And constant contradictions
With just a smile, wink or nod
What's stranger fact or fiction?
And never ceasing to amaze
On a regular basis
First hand into his pocket
Or first fist into the faces
The last hurrah?
Nah! I'd do it again
The Rascal King behind the bars
Or the one in front of them
A legendary character
When?
Only then
Where?
Only there
A hero or a hooligan?
Well, that part's never clear
Pride or shame, it's all the same
Who's innocent or who's to blame?
Politics or just a game?
Well in the end they knew his name
The last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again
The Rascal King behind the bars
Or the one in front of them

*** Royal Oil ***

Royal Oil, come on bubble and boil
Stabs like dagger, make you stagger
On the hot tin foil
Mind your mind or it will surely spoil
then you sleep down in the soil
Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil
When you smoke or poke the poison
You lose the chance to be tomorrow
Look out on the horizon
And see the sadness, the pain and the sorrow
I can't say enough about the stuff
Or what it has in store
When you smoke or poke the poison
You won't be anymore
Royal Oil, come on bubble and boil
Stabs like dagger, make you stagger
On the hot tin foil
Mind your mind or it will surely spoil
Then you sleep down in the soil
Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil
Royal Oil has cut many down to size
Spikes gonna strike the weak and strong alike
And then forever, and ever close those eyes
Make up your mind to keep your mind up
And to your life be loyal
Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil
Royal Oil, big trouble brewing
Long, lonely road, long road to ruin
Wrong path to take, great big mistake
And then you sleep down in the soil
Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil

*** Simmer Down ***

Simmer down, my head is too hot so
Simmer down, he's gonna get dropped so
Simmer down, man, here's what I say
Simmer down, now I've got to got to simmer down.
A long time ago we used to be friends.
Picked my bones in my pockets that's where it ends so
Simmer down, control my temper
Simmer down, the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, ok here's what I say
Simmer down, oh, I'm leavin' in a day
Simmer down, here's what I say
Simmer down, oh, I'm leavin' in a day
Simmer down, okay here's what I'm sayin'
Simmer down, it's got to be this way
Where's the love? Where is the loyalty?
We did our part now where is the love?
Simmer down, control my temper
Simmer down, the battle will be hotter
Simmer down, it's hard 'cause it hurts so,
Simmer down, kick me off

Simmer down, but the pain still exists
Simmer down, and hey I'm sure he'll be missed
Simmer down, it'll make us stronger
Simmer down, and we'll live alot longer so
Simmer down, what goes around
Simmer down, will come around
Simmer down, I know I've got to simmer down
Simmer down, I'm tryin' to simmer down
Simmer down, I've got to got to Simmer Down ohh
Simmer Down, it's hard 'cause it hurts
Simmer Down

*** Someday I Suppose ***

There was a place a place and the name of the place escapes me.
When I can't rememeber it irritates me.
Could be I can't remember, could be I choose to not.
Let's move along the song and try to find the plot.
There was a girl and I don't know her name either.
She gave me love and I said I'd never leave her.
If I did, I'd come back someday and find her.
Maybe I will I should write down a reminder.
One day! One day who knows? Someday! Someday I suppose.
There was a verse that I was gonna write.
I haven't yet but there's still a chance I might.
An open book that I still want to close.
I'll find the time someday I suppose a place and time.
I wanna be and spend a storyline that's happy in the end.
Plans are made with promises so certainly uncertain.
I can't wait to set things straight before they close the curtain.
One day! One day who knows? Someday! Someday I suppose.
The more I sort it out the more things get distorted.
I sort of think I'm better off just leaving it unsorted.
The more I try to change it's course the more off course it goes.
Of course I'll reach my destination someday I suppose.
Sort it out, get distorted one day who knows?
Hide behind, unreported, someday I suppose.

There was a place a place and the name of the place escapes me.
When I can't rememeber it irritates me.
Could be I can't remember, could be I choose to not.
Let's move along the song and try to find the plot.
There was a girl and I don't know her name either.
She gave me love and I said I'd never leave her.
If I did, I'd come back someday and find her.
Maybe I will I should write down a reminder.
One day! One day who knows? Someday! Someday I suppose.
The more I sort it out the more things get distorted.
I sort of think I'm better off just leaving it unsorted.
The more I try to change it's course the more off course it goes.
Of course I'll reach my destination someday I suppose.
Sort it Out The more I sort it out, Gets Distorted the more it gets distorted.
Someday Who Knows? I sort of think I'm better off just leaving things unsorted.
Hide Behind The more I try to change its course
Unreported the more off course it goes.
Of course Someday I Suppose I'll reach my destination

*** Stand Off ***

I couldn't be more confused
but more than that I'm upset
we once stood side by side
we were young when we met
we'd always stand together
that's how we had it planned
now where do we stand oh
I can't stand the pain
I guess I don't understand
I just don't understand this stand off
there's a lot I don't understand
we're apart and don't have to be
what went wrong? I don't know off hand
I only know this is killing me
so I called your bluff
said I'd see you around
you stood tough
you stood your ground
now I'm standing by
I'm trying to stand tall
I'm standing alone
don't understand this at all
I just don't understand this stand off
there's a lot I don't understand
we're apart, do we have to be?
what went wrong? I don't know off hand
I only know this is killing me
now I'm standing by - watching myself die
right beside myself - like it isn't me
it's some other guy
and time's standing still - and I'll stand here until
I understand - or you come back
I really hope you will
I don't understand where we went wrong
I don't understand how it fell apart
did I wait too long to write this song?
I always thought I was smart

*** Sweet Emotion ***

talk about things nobody cares
wearing other things that nobody wears
callin' my name, but I gotta make it clear
can't say where I'm gonna be in a year
some sweet talking mama with a face like a gent
said we'll get up and go musta got up and went
well I got good news she's a real good liar
cause backstage lover set your pants on fire

sweet emo-tion, sweet emo-tion
pulled into town in a police car
daddy said I took you just a little too far
well I got good news your girlfriend lied
but you can't catch me cause the rabbit done died yes he did

now you're standin' in front just shakin' your ass
take you back stage you can drink from my glass
let's talk about something you can sure understand
a month on the road and I'll be eatin' from your mother-lovin hand
sweet emo-tion, sweet emo-tion, sweet emo-tion

*** That Bug Bit Me ***

That bug bit me,
I'll admit
Stunned - it took a while to hit
But when it hit me,
I was bit
Shit, I came clean with it
No match, who am I
No match, who am I, so why try to deny it
Just a regular guy, who won't even try it
The bug's been around
Since time began
It's bitten bigger
Badder bastards than the one I am
It can cripple
And it can paralyze
When I felt it's tooth
I told the truth to my surprise
I saw the bug and I gotta say
Ahh I tried to get away
I tried to run,
I tried to fight
But the bug was there to bite
No match, who am I?
Must respect the insect, it injects and infects
If i may interject, I love the effects
The bug's been around since time began
It's bitten bigger
Badder bastards than the one I am
It can cripple
And it can paralyze
When I felt its tooth
I told the truth to my surprise

*** The Bartender's Song ***

Red Sox- they're getting roasted that's for sure
thank you sir, can I've another?
we've really grown to like each other
I like this beer, and your friendly face
I've really grown to like this place
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! This can't be the case!

thank you sir can I have another?
we've really grown to like each other
I like this beer and your friendly face
I've really grown to like this place
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! This can't be the case!

what's this all about? after a couple
they usually throw me out.
maybe it's an illusion and not a bar
I'm gonna keep going I'm going good so far.
what's that drink that he has there?
no, I'll just have another beer
it's good to have a friend like you
I'm glad to see you like me, too.
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! This can't be true!

I've never been here before after a couple
they kick my ass out the door maybe it's an illusion
and not a bar I'm gonna keep going
I'm going good so far.
"Hey I'll tell ya I'm pissed off,
hey ya want another drink?
Hey buddy hey alright,
You guys are the best friends I've ever had
and thats not the alcohol talking."
thank you sir, can I have another?
we've really grown to like each other
I like this beer, and your friendly face
I've really grown to like this place
thank you sir, can I have another?
we've really grown to like each other
I like this beer, and your friendly face
I've really grown to like this place
thank you sir, can I have another?
we've really grown to like each other
I like this beer, and your friendly face
I've really grown to like this place
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! This can't be the case!

*** The Cave ***

In a place where comfort shouldn't be
I found comfort and tranquility
I found friends that mean so much to me,
in a place I never thought I'd be.
the cave's never
coming down on me.
the cave really
means so much to me
'cause the cave, it only gives
I'm glad the cave is where I live
O.K., so sometimes things get out of hand
and piece of mind is in great demand
I climb up to the top...
look around and it all seems to stop
the cave's never coming down on me
and the cave really means so much to me
'cause the cave, it only gives
I'm glad the cave is where I live
the cave's never coming down on me
the cave really means so much to me
'cause the cave, it only gives
I'm glad the cave is where I live alright

*** The Impression That I Get ***

Have you ever been close to tragedy
Or been close to folks who have
Have you ever felt a pain so powerful
So heavy you collapse
I've never had to knock on wood
But I know someone who has
Which makes me wonder if i could
It makes me wonder if
I've never had to knock on wood
And I'm glad i haven't yet
Because I'm sure it isn't good
that's the impression that I get
have you ever had the odds stacked up so high
You need a strength most don't possess
Or has it ever come down to do or die
You've got to rise above the rest
I've never had to knock on wood
But I know someone who has
Which makes me wonder if i could
It makes me wonder if
I've never had to knock on wood
And I'm glad I haven't yet
Because I'm sure it isn't good
that's the impression that I get
I'm not a coward,
I've just never been tested
I'd like to think that if I was,
I would pass
Look at the tested and think there but for the grace go
I might be a cowards,
I'm afraid of what I might find out
I've never had to knock on wood
But I know someone who has
Which makes me wonder if i could
It makes me wonder if
I've never had to knock on wood
And I'm glad i haven't yet
Because I'm sure it isn't good
That's the impression that I get

*** They Came To Boston ***

They came to Boston on their vacation
they came, they saw, they annoyed me
they saw it all, what! Fanueil Hall! It's best if they just avoid me
rented a car to see the sights they found the Hub confusing
looked for the Swan Boats In Mattapan well, I find that real amusing
I was here before they came. I'll be here long after
don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to
they came to Boston for an education live in the dorms, join a frat
jam my bars and subway cars now, what the fuck is that?
spend year one having fun and causing aggravation
spending daddy's cash on a toga bash when the hell's graduation?
I was here before they came I'll be here long after
don't want to swear, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to aww fuck
I was here before they came I'll be here long after
don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to
I was here before they came I'll be here long after
don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to
They came to Boston[9x]

*** Think Again ***

Everybody's right!
Everything I've done is wrong wrong wrong!
I've tried to keep it short.
You Know it took too fucking long.
Too much has been said, you think it fucked my head?
Think again! (8x)
Ignorance, it set your standards.
Intelligence, that don't work in your brain.
You're and adult, buy you act like a child.
Don't even try to explain.
This stupid shit, it's been done.
You think you're the only one?
Think again! (x8)

A hand to the mouth, a performing yawn.
You think you know what the fuck is going on?
You're on top, you're on the ball.
You think you've seen it all?
Think again! (x8)

Before you take another crack and slap yourself on the back.
Before you tell me what you've heard and sum it up in just one word.
Before you start talking shit.
Before you throw another fit.
Think again! (x8)

*** Tin Soldiers ***

He turned up to get a job
To show he wasn't scared
All wrapped up in that army crap
He thought he'd be prepared
Well at the age of seventeen,
He was forced to choose
Now at the age of twenty-one
He's in catch-22
He turned up for just three years
It seemed a small amount
But what they didn't tell him was
The first two didn't count
At the age of seventeen how was he to know?
That at the age of twenty-one
He'd still have more to go?
Tin soldier! He signed away his name!
Tin soldier! No chance of casual fame!
Tin soldier! Well now he knows the truth!
Tin soldier! He signed away his youth!
He turned up, to start out right
To do right by his son
Well now he waits
And he counts the days
That mark time since day one
At the age of seventeen
He did what he was told
Now at the age of twenty-one
There's still one-third to go!
Tin soldier! He signed away his name!
Tin soldier! No chance of casual fame!
Tin soldier! Well now he knows the truth!
Tin soldier! He signed away his youth!
(Left! Right! Left right left! Left! Right! Left right left!)
At the age of seventeen
He fall in line to
Now at the age of twenty-one
He still marches to
(One! Two! Three! Four!)
TIN SOLDIER! He signed away his name!
TIN SOLDIER! No chance of casual fame!
TIN SOLDIER! Well now he knows the truth!
TIN SOLDIER! He signed away his youth!
TIN SOLDIER! What is he fighting for?
TIN SOLDIER! To win a fucking war?
TIN SOLDIER! (Completely indecipherable lyric)
TIN SOLDIER! Arrgh yeah!!!!
Signed away his name
Signed away his name

*** Toxic Toast ***

Queensbury ah #8
hell hotel punk rock estate
way way back back in the day
100 years it seems that way
just across from Wayne's Junk Store
3 floors up then straight ahead
if someone thought to lock the door
use the fire escape instead
someone's always up to something
one thing's always understood
if nothing happened in a minute
wait another, something would
avoid the landlord spend the rent
raising hell with reckless style
and sure our time was poorly spent
but toxic toast still makes me smile
looking back now - not sure how
we made it through, not all of us but most
still haunts me - like it wants me
I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast
this stuff's 100-30 proof
Glue threw the TV off the roof
the whole damn place just wasn't stable
Andrew trashed the coffee table
Rico's here, the party's reeling
Colam's been spray painting the ceiling
can't make a call and man it's cold
alcohol and stranglehold
toxic toast Jake coined the phrase
haven't thought about it for a while
mindless endless nights and days
but toxic toast still makes me smile
looking back now - not sure how
we made it through, not all of us but most
still haunts me - like it wants me
I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast
Someone's always up to something
one thing's always understood
if nothing happened in a minute
wait another, something would
looking back now not sure how
we made it through, not all of us but most
still haunts me like it wants me
I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast
looking back now not sure how
we made it through, not all of us but most
still haunts me like it wants me
I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast

*** Drugs And Kittens / I'll Drink to That ***

"mighty mighty... bosstones..." Simmer Down, Simmer Down.
I know all you people. Yo, Brian hurt himself - he needs Geoff
to come to the side of the stage. Brian Kagen hurt himself
'cause I know- pass this around"

Don't mind when it happens, no problem when I am sayin' it
but when I lose my mind kick my behind because I hate when my mind keeps replayin' it.
I'm not braggin', and I'm not proud. I hang around a drunken crowd
we are happy, that I can say and until we're not, I kid you not we're gonna stay that way.
My life would start to settle down. Johnny!
Then you came along you turned it upside down. Vegas!
Drunks and children they always tell the truth. Johnny!
But now I'm sober and I'm older and I held on to My Youth!
Drinkin' the other day I said "I love you", you turned away.
Maybe the drinkin' made me cry, but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy!
Drunks and children they tell the truth that's just what I am, a drunken youth
and when I'm drinkin' I don't know why but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy!
Sometimes when when I'm playin', I never watch what I'm sayin'.
Sometimes I lose my head I lose my head and things get said I never should have said.
Sometimes I get housed, housed I get soused and shoot off my mouth
and sometimes I can't get out and I don't know what I'm talkin' about.
I don't know what I'm talkin about.

You know i've made mistakes, I've had my ups and downs my ins and outs
my share of bad breaks but when it's all been said and done
I raise my beer and I swear "God it's been fun!"
Good God oh my God good God good God good God good God God it's been fun!

(I'll Drink to That)
Standing stiff on a cliff and I'm not gonna leap.
Checked out the water but it's much too deep.
No going back there's no turning around,
so I'll stay here and wait God I hope that I'm found.

My thoughts were in knots I couldn't get to sleep.
Went up to the attic to see what to keep,
threw out the useless and now it's bone-dry
but I still couldn't die couldn't figure out why.
No way! No how! No what? What now?
The place is packed, I needed that.
The bottle's cracked, I'm glad for that.
A good nights rest? Forget about that,
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that!

The attic was empty and my eyes were shut.
I had to do something but I didn't know what.
The darkness was nice but it wasn't enough.
The clock wasn't stopping so I had to get tough.
Get tough, get up, get out, get ugly!
The place is packed, I needed that.
The bottle's cracked, I'm glad for that.
A good nights rest? Forget about that,
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that!

Got up and got out and found out it was raining.
The car lived then died but I wasn't complaining.
Hell bent for action, some had to be out there.
I walked then I ran, hoping something was somewhere.
Before too long it didn't take long,
this place came along and I ended up here, right here.

The place is packed, I needed that.
The bottle's cracked, I'm glad for that.
A good night's rest, forget about that,
I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to that.

"Thank you very much good night"

*** What's At Stake ***

stick that needle right through your arm, do everything that does you harm
so you're lying there on the floor, see ya staggering out the door
try it and you like it and you know you can, take it on
take your real life till you soon discovered where you are,
you don't know, so you're at the bottom with a nose full of blow
don't know what you're doin to me, so you're lying there so helplessly
get yourself back up before its too late, or a life of pain will be your fate
you don't care about anyone, just as long as you have your fun
or as long as you get your fix, now you're taking a deep six
try it and you like it and you know you can take it on
take your real life till you soon discovered where you are,
you don't know so you're at the bottom with a nose full of blow
don't know what you're doin to me so you're lying there so helplessly
get yourself back up before its too late or a life of pain will be your fate
higher baby, get higher baby, get higher baby, don't ever come down Dont do it!
now you triy it and you like it and you know you can take it on
take your real life till you soon discovered where you are,
you don't know so you're at the bottom with a nose full of blow
don't know what you're doin to me so you're lying there so helplessly
get yourself back up before its too late or a life of pain will be your fate
what's at stake [4x]

*** What Was Was Over ***

Do I really wanna step in here?
I feel like my father at the horse track
When he's down to his last sawbuck
Do I really wanna step in here,
I'm not as sure as I appear
Tell me should we make this move
And if it seems pathetic, pardon me
I'm not as sure as I appear
Thought it over
Thought I'd walk over
And over coffee we could chat
But then,
Then I thought again 'cause what was was over
And now I know that
Thought I'd call, we could talk it over
I knew that wouldn't work out somehow
What was was over and I should just get over
And that is where I'm at right now
I'm really glad that you are here
What could be could beat what was
We are is at any rate,
I'm really glad that you are here
Thought it over, thought I'd walk over
And over coffee we could chat
But then,
Then I though again
'cause what was was over now I know that
Thought I'd call we could talk it over
I knew that wouldn't work somehow
What was was over and I should just get over
And that is where I'm at right now
And we are is because
What was is now was
Pray for rain, it never does
And after all that we've done been through is is gonna have to do
And we are is because
What was is now was
Pray for rain, it never does
And after all we've been through is
Is gonna have to do

*** Where'd You Go? ***

Hello? Checked the clock when I got home and realized I was alone
sat for hours by the window wonderin' where did you go?
couldn't eat or sleep at all took the pictures off the wall
paced the place as time moved slow and I'm wondering
where did ya go? where'd ya go? where'd ya go? I wanna know!
lit a cigarette I couldn't smoke wound the clock until it broke
went to bed then took a shower stared at TV for an hour
did the dishes made the bed read a book I've never read
any minute you will show and I'm wondering
where did you go? where'd ya go? where'd ya go? I wanna know!
where did you go?[4x]
I opened the fridge I opened a beer I played a tape I couldn't hear
emptiness began to grow and I'm wondering where did you go?
watched the sun come up from the backstairs
thought about the last few years
I lost control I screamed, I cried I punched a pole and went inside
packed my things called a friend wished this emptiness would end
wrote a note then tore it up poured the beer into a cup
sat on the couch drank it slow wondering where did ya go?
I realized I couldn't stay grabbed my things and I went away.
where'd ya go? where'd ya go? I wanna know!