Lyrics

Air on the Radio

Hit me again, put another record on

’cause I wanna hear that sound

fill the caverns of the night

fill the caverns of your soul

Hit me again, land another sucker punch

’cause I wanna hear that sound

There’s fog outside and there’s no one in the bar

there’s only air on the radio.

There’s no sound here but the static crackling

there’s only air on the radio.

So give me something that I can listen to all night.

It’s getting dark and she’s never here on time

There’s only air on the radio.

I’d call her up, but the signal’s just too weak.

There’s only air on the radio.

I’m only asking.

Mexico

Get in the car and close the door

we’ve got some things to talk about now.

I’m waking up; the sun goes down

we’re gonna drive from dusk ’till dawn now

but don’t wonder what’ll happen down there,

baby, it’s no wonder

you’ve been quiet

let’s find a place that’s open

and drink their bar dry

our enemies surround us have they found

bloodstains on the back seat

in the bright light, night sky of the desert?

Open the boot and grab a spade,

we’re gonna dig ourselves a grave.

Throw all your old posessions in,

bury them and begin again.

But don’t wonder, what’ll happen one day.

Knockin’ on the Ground

She goes down like an atom bomb

the days are short and the nights are long.

Well ash to ash and dust to mud, I guess.

When you come undone,

they’ll ask you for a hand.

You’re losing blood and they don’t understand.

At the corner of 83rd

they’re still struggling for words.

You can hear ‘em

knockin’ on the ground.

At the corner of Waxland Road

You can see the headlights’ glow.

You can hear ‘em

knockin’ on the ground.

Minos had a son

he felt the need to hide.

You hear them speak in ancient Greek sometimes.

He’s keeping a surprise

for the soldiers of Versailles,

he licks his lips and shuts his eyes so tight.

Have I lost all my self-control,

do I just sit here on my own?

Shotgun Orchestra

Turn the music down

turn the headlights off.

Let me drift from this town

’cause sleeping turns my arm.

Town lights like the moon on the sea

the stars could die on speed

The car is full but quiet

this is a silent rite.

Redrum. Redrum.

Look how far we’ve come.

Redrum,

I couldn’t wait for success,

it’s like breathing without air.

Your reflection’s where the truth exists.

Today we leave our lives behind and open our minds

and our eyes are exposed to the lies we like to hide

is fate our friend when history repeats itself

and the blueprint for our life has decayed?

Knee Deep in the Dead

Can’t you see that you’re burying me?

It took just one kiss and I’m crossing the Styx.

Casual sex kept my mind off death

but now if looks could kill, I’d be feeling ill.

Say those words and I’ll be right back.

(I don’t know if I wanna escape

in case some other fool tries to take my place.

Got a life to lose and an ugly face, she said.)

Just scream and I’ll be there by your side

I’m knee deep in the dead.

R-E-V-E-N-G-E

find out what it means to me.

My whole life was a suicide,

I’d make the devil blush at the things I’ve tried.

Take this as a warning:

tonight, I’m coming.

You better lock your door yeah,

you’re gonna hear my call.