The State of Things

from When We Were Blonde EP by Brimstone Blondes

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Is there some kind of disturbance?
Is there something in the air?
We used to deal by drinking bourbon
But now we hold our hands in prayer

There was a kid who'd punch your lights out
But now he's helping me cross the street
There were the kids who'd fly their kites 'round
But now their kites lie at their feet
We used to "Stand Up For Your Rights" now
But now the people are taking seats

These days the boys can't go insane
They go conservatively off-the-chain
And the Riot Squad just stands around
And the nudists dress in Sunday gowns

And now the cause has swept the nation
It's a sovereign affair
The press has called it a sensation
But no one seems to care

The press has called a conference
A meeting to discuss
The cause that's swept the nation
And gotten into all of us
But the conference was canceled
Cuz it would be too big a fuss

These days the boys can't go insane
They go conservatively off-the-chain
And the Riot Squad just stands around
And the nudists dress in Sunday gowns

And the whole wide world's a sequel
And every man is equal
You've got no cross to bear tonight
Cuz you've got no one left to fight

These days the boys can't go insane
They can't feel anger, fear, or pain
And the Riot Squad can't stand on guard
Cuz everyone's got guns buried in their yards

And the whole wide world's a sequel
And every man is equal
You've got no cross to bear tonight
Cuz you've got no one left to fight

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from When We Were Blonde EP, released February 5, 2013

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