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Clown World

by Adam Balbo

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Charlie 01:45
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CHARLIE Charlie was the best friend a fella could ever have He knew me better than any chick ever has When friends would arrive he’d jump up and sniff their nuts. If there wasn’t a bitch nearby that he could mount and hump. am But when everyone left, the two of us would watch old movies and cuddle up. Charlie was a pretty good dog On the road sometimes he would have to sleep in the van But Charlie Bear was a tough cookie, he was the fucking man, man Yeah, sure his hair would get everywhere and he’d eat random stuff, i’d be like, damnit, Charlie! But Charlie had a charm that could melt the heart of any man So if you got a dog be sure to him you love him when you can Charlie was a pretty good dog Charlie was a pretty good dog
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Brown Angel 02:14
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BROWN ANGEL She could play it cool - while spitting fire. A sword of flame in a sheathe to her side. Facing down a sad mob of liars. Grandpa said the truth's a chore to hide. Tonight she's dressed in a splendid red gown. Her beautiful smile lights up the town. She's his brown angel. Yeah, it was hard, but she found her stride. Back on solid ground from the ivory spire. Growing up in front of the world, grandpa still her guide. Feeling good these days - eyes open wide. Tonight she's dressed in a splendid red gown. Her beautiful smile lights up the town. She's his brown angel. When she found the one, she became his bride. Now, in her womb, she carries a precious life. Evil cast away, here hope resides. They bought some land, stateside. Tonight she's dressed in a splendid red gown. Her beautiful smile lights up the town. She's his brown angel.
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel 05:27
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, 2. O come, O Wisdom from on high, Who orders all things mightily; 3. O come, O come, great Lord of might, Who to your tribes on Sinai's height 4. O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them 5. O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home; 6. O come, O Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by your drawing nigh; 7. O come, Desire of nations, bind, In one the hearts of humankind; 1. That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. 2. To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. 3. In ancient times once gave the law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. 4. That trust your mighty power to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. 5. Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. 6. Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadow put to flight. 7. O bid our sad divisions cease, And be for us our Prince of Peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel.
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Shock of Freedom 03:19
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Enslaved in your mind to a kind of misery. The thrill long gone - misplaced the plot, lost the mystery. Kneel next to broken chains - ignorant, bitter seed. Countless ways to fail - taught to fear liberty. That’s the shock, the shock of freedom Plowed like the earth, turning like a season Captive since birth, kicked out of Eden. That’s the shock, the shock of freedom Ecstatic at the word: emancipation. Yet scared to leave the only home you know, the old plantation. No master to blame now - still distrust every tribe in the nation You’re master of only one now - left to tame the rage, the frustration That’s the shock, the shock of freedom Plowed like the earth, turning like a season Captive since birth, kicked out of Eden. That’s the shock, the shock of freedom Keep your head down - either drown or commune with the sparrow Stick out your neck and speak up - greeted with slings and arrows Parade a whole caravan of camels through the eye of a needle Bulky hate won’t fit through the gate of salvation this narrow That’s the shock, the shock of freedom Plowed like the earth, turning like a season Captive since birth, kicked out of Eden. That’s the shock, the shock of freedom
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Clown World 03:00
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CLOWN WORLD Sense turns into nonsense in clown world Suck turns into success in clown world There’s no one to believe No excuse too easy We have a date with destiny in clown world A chick can get a dick in clown world A man can be on the rag in clown world Everyone was born yesterday Repeat the lie; poof - truth goes away It’s all precisely backwards in clown world What’s the matter, bigot? Clown world I don’t even know what you’re talking about. Clown world. It’s not happening. And, yeah, it’s good that it is. I’m not crazy. You’re insane. Welcome to clown world. The heart is cast in cheap cement in clown world. The mind jack-hammered to a pulp. Clown world. Just read the ransom note. The joker smirks but can’t take a joke. Humor is a switchblade in clown world. The body is just a haunted house in clown world. A rhinoceros inside a mouse in clown world. A ghost creeping in the wet machine. Clowns treat their gods like slot machines. Only the good Lord knows the way out - of Clown World. Sense turns into nonsense in clown world Suck turns into success in clown world There’s no one to believe No excuse too easy We have a date with destiny in clown world
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Happy Birthday, Ben 01:56
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEN Primed to play some cosplay revolution. Mass psychosis. Collective delusion. Doesn’t anyone just talk anymore? Between you and me, I’m not one of them. Anyway, happy birthday, Ben. He’s the Hebrew Hammer. He’s a Nazi Orthodox Jew. He talks pretty fast and does ads for Express VPN, Birch Gold, Rock Auto, Boll & Branch, and Ring Alarm, too. If you could please keep this exchange between just me and you. Sorry, but if word got out to someone I knew. They might think I’m a fascist or, you know, fond of Jews. Honestly, where would I be then? Anyway, happy birthday, Ben.
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The Baby & the Bathwater 02:27
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THE BABY & THE BATHWATER Whatever you think, Whatever you heard Your adversaries will win your respect & your acolytes will desert you. Out of the formless, windswept abyss, A booming voice was heard. You can quote me the ancient book. I've pondered the absurd. Just don't forget what your mother said, even if she was kinda crazy: "Toss out the bath water; keep baby." Question authority and take notes. Prepare yourself a rebuttal Even if your chances seem remote. It'll take the rebellion that you can muster To be responsible. Just don't go blaming the unicorn when Doubt's unaffordable. And don't forget what your mother said, even if she was kinda fucking crazy: "Toss out the bath water; keep baby." Don't forget what your mother said, even if she was kinda crazy: "Toss out the bath water; keep baby."
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Family Now 03:16
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FAMILY NOW You’re family now. You’re family now. You’re not my friend, you’re family now. You’re family now. You’re family now. House rules. One roof. Family now. I’m not going easy on you; you’re family now. I expect the most out of people whom I love the most. Keep calling me names. Fine. I’m telling dad. I’m your brother from another mother - you never knew you had. You’re family now. You’re family now. You’re not my friend, you’re family now. You’re family now. You’re family now. House rules. One roof. Family now. What you heard that I supposedly think is a pile of crap. I know what they say, and I’m telling you, it’s not true. Clowns project all their fears onto you and me. They could use some company. They love misery. You’re family now. You’re family now. You’re not my friend, you’re family now. You’re family now. You’re family now. House rules. One roof. Family now. Don’t walk off in a huff, I’m right here, go on, say it. It wasn’t me who told you that yer not worth shit. They tell you I hate you. It’s a lie. They want us both afraid, so they can control our lives. You’re family now. You’re family now. You’re not my friend, you’re family now. You’re family now. You’re family now. House rules. One roof. Family now. What will shake your faith that you’re doomed to fail. Who told you that it’s okay to act like a little bitch? When he comes back, dad might just whoop your ass. He’ll tell us what’s what - but he’ll make time to talk with us. You’re family now. You’re family now. You’re not my friend, you’re family now. You’re family now. You’re family now. House rules. One roof. Family now.
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P.M. Dawn 02:33
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PM Dawn. Set adrift on memory bliss. My favorite PM Dawn song just came on. I woke up in the morning, it musta been winter. I figure cuz it was still dark outside. I slept on the family room couch only the light over the stove was on. On the alarm clock radio a song came on. Aw, yeah… PM Dawn. Set adrift on memory bliss. My favorite PM Dawn song just came on. My sister saunters in from upstairs, bleary eyed, disheveled hair. She reaches for the radio playing my song. I spring up from the couch and shout. What are you doing?! Don’t touch that. This is my jam. This is PM Dawn. The world can go to hell. Fine. Right now. Don’t care. Turn it up. Check it out. This is PM Dawn. PM Dawn. Set adrift on memory bliss. My favorite PM Dawn song just came on. PM Dawn. Set adrift on memory bliss. My favorite PM Dawn song just came on.

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