PLEASE
the mask
is slipping
stagger in
like laboured breathing
if you’re desperate? I get it
do me the courtesy of introductions
they’re gonna sell your house
at the police auction
if the roof you built won’t hold the water
I can make you a better offer
THEY TOOK EVERYTHING AWAY FROM ME
I REMEMBER EVERY ANNIVERSARY
HANDS TO THE RAFTERS
CHAIN BY CHAIN
DESPERATE TIMES, DESPERATE MEANS
MORAL PANIC, DISBELIEF
knee deep and the work is thankless
lined up in the street to shift your assets
carved out like guttering
and the rain won’t stop falling
it’s a matter of perspective
a tragedy or a death wish
paint what you see
but this family has to eat
THEY TOOK EVERYTHING AWAY FROM ME
I REMEMBER EVERY ANNIVERSARY
HANDS TO THE RAFTERS
CHAIN BY CHAIN
DESPERATE TIMES, DESPERATE MEANS
MORAL PANIC, DISBELIEF
kick the door in to the central bank
this doesn’t have to end with violence
put the money in the bag, no sudden movements
and we can all live through this
everybody calm, fingers on triggers, fingers on silent alarms
in the air, sirens scream
news crews are televising the whole thing
you have no options left
you’re not the only one here that hates yourself
if you can’t get what you need
neither can anyone else
THEY TOOK EVERYTHING AWAY FROM ME
I REMEMBER EVERY ANNIVERSARY
HANDS TO THE RAFTERS
CHAIN BY CHAIN
DESPERATE TIMES, DESPERATE MEANS
MORAL PANIC, DISBELIEF
credits
from SELF DEFENCE,
released September 1, 2023
Written & Performed by Delaire The Liar
Produced by Kel Pinchin
Mastered by Lewis Johns
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