Octopus

[VERSE 1] There’s no loss quite as tragic as when you find out it’s not magic You think the assholes at the bar want to see you go far? [CHORUS] Jose, can you see? It’s really all about me And my lack of empathy [VERSE 2] All those content creators, they’re just ego masturbators At the center of attention, but not really worth a mention With a camera in hand, a selfie stick, and a plan Lots of videos to share, thinking everyone else cares [CHORUS] Jose, can you see? It’s really all about me And my lack of empathy [VERSE 3] (Spoken) Our society got fucked. It started with a nip and tuck. Carson Daly, MTV. Taught us how we all should be. [VERSE 4] There’s no loss quite as tragic as when you learn it isn’t magic Then you are so unprepared for fewer likes, clicks, and shares The main character is sad, the camera angle is so bad But the fake-ness shines through. So much for this shampoo! [CHORUS] Jose, can you see? It’s really all about me And my lack of sympathy Jose don’t you know? One thing before you go: Please subscribe to my shit. It really is just shit. It’s just shit Shit.

[VERSE 1] Putting all the pieces together, bringing them back from the dead Refitting and re-combinating, a new picture forms in my head Take apart the problems inside, reassemble them here in the air Talk about the things in the past, fix the anger and despair [CHORUS] You wanna go? I’m ready to go. What’s that you say? Fix it today. [VERSE 2] I learned these things from watching my mother, and the stuff that I got from my dad They did their best to make it all better, but some shit still ended up bad Surging from under the surface when I need it the very least A ball of tar, sticky and massive. Hungry now, feed the beast [CHORUS] [BRIDGE] It’s coming from under the surface It’s coming from down in the deep It’s coming from under the surface It’s coming from down in the deep It’s coming from under the surface It’s coming from down in the deep Coming from down in the deep Down in the deep

[INTRO] The tongue, the teeth, and the lips The tip of the tongue and the teeth and the lips The tongue, the teeth, and the lips [VERSE 1] First you shout at me, and then you pout at me The things you want from me, are not the things that be [CHORUS] The victim hoodie is your favorite jacket Seeking out pity is your well-worn tactic But here’s a tip to put in your fleece-lined pocket You’re jailed by your ego. You should try to unlock it [VERSE 2] I tried to help you, but then you taunted me And once again it’s you who wants my sympathy [CHORUS] The victim hoodie is your favorite jacket Seeking out pity is your well-worn tactic But here’s a tip to put in your fleece-lined pocket You’re jailed by your ego. You should try to unlock it [BRIDGE] Aahhhh Aahhhh Ahhhhh AAAAAAhhhhhhh [VERSE 3] You spoiled the party, you smashed the cake You blamed it all on your aunty, who was late [CHORUS] The victim hoodie is your favorite jacket Seeking out pity is your well-worn tactic But here’s a tip to put in your fleece-lined pocket You’re jailed by your ego. You should try to unlock it [OUTRO] The victim hoodie The victim hoodie Your victim hoodie Your victim hoodie

[VERSE 1] When I climbed out of the water Something was bothering me A little nub on the back of my neck It came with me out of the sea [CHORUS] Floating and floating away Deeper and deeper I sink I settle down at the bottom I think I can finally think [VERSE 2] When I dove back into the ocean All the fish came swimming after me And the octopuses gathered in their masses Spanning as far as I could see [CHORUS] Floating and floating away Deeper and deeper I sink I settle down at the bottom I think I can finally think [VERSE 3] So then I lived way down in the water My favorite place was now the sea My arms and legs had doubled in number The octopuses converted me [CHORUS] Floating and floating away Deeper and deeper I sink I settle down at the bottom I think I can finally think

[VERSE 1] The more that you look for a problem The more likely you’ll find it Where you focus your attention Reality will come to sit When an iceberg becomes a mountain It doesn’t move and you can’t melt it But it still has a tip and a bottom And the bottom still has shit [CHORUS] And the still dark place is calling When you listen to its space [VERSE 2] When you face the truth with your eyes shut Does it really serve you well? Will you step up and do what’s needed? Or will you sink back in your shell? Hell. In the blink of an eye is a still dark place Like passing ‘neath a bridge in the pouring rain The still and the quiet calls you there Make that last longer in your brain [CHORUS] And the still dark place is calling When you listen to its space It can reset all your worries Leave your head in a better place

[VERSE 1] You know that feeling when people are your friends? But then they just use you as a means to their ends? Then they talk about you. [CHORUS] You worked really hard and helped them succeed. But they tore you down. So much for good deeds. [VERSE 2] Even the nice one, he said you kind of suck [CHORUS] You worked really hard to help them succeed But it felt like shit. So much for good deeds. [VERSE 3] A Facebook friendship. It’s lip service, man. But now you’re glad you quit their stupid band. Playing too many covers Led by a guy who thought he knew everything No fun to be ruled by a self-proclaimed king Just a tone-deaf doctor [CHORUS] You worked really hard and helped them succeed. But they tore you down. So much for good deeds.

#VERSE Ah honey can’t you feel me coming like a freight train You got me rollin’ straight down your track The way you move gets me all revved up in the morning In the daytime, and when the sky turns black. Your love’s the fuel that keeps this engine burning Every heart beat is like a thundering clap With every mile I get closer and I start to realize I’m locked in and there’s no turning back #CHORUS Baby let’s go, cuz you know that I got your back On this love train, we’re rolling on down the track Hand in hand, with the stars mapping out the way When the whistle blows, you know it’s gonna be OK #VERSE When you smile it’s like the sun shining in so golden And your laugh’s a cool wind on my face Each moment that passes I just want to hold on When I’m with you, it’s a winning race Your touch is like a spark traveling down a wire To feel it close is all I wanna do Every glance that you give me sets my heart of fire I hope you hear me when I say I need you #CHORUS Baby let’s go, cuz you know that I got your back On this love train, we’re rolling on down the track Hand in hand, with the stars mapping out the way When the whistle blows, you know it’s gonna be OK #VERSE Your eyes twinkle like headlights in the distance They draw me in, baby that’s cool with me And to hold you tight that’s all I wanna do And to hear your laugh, a sweet melody for two

#VERSE He walks in slow with a charming sway He knows how the game is played A compliment just to please You don’t even notice when he takes what he needs You think you’re sharp, you think you’re wise You shake his hand, you’re feeling fine He has you fooled with practiced lies He’s already left you behind He never even planned to stay He slips through the cracks like a misty haze He tells you what you want to hear You turn your back and he’ll disappear #CHORUS Slight of hand, he’s already gone You don’t even know what you’ve done wrong A twist of fact, a spinning of the tale He makes you think that you’ll never fail #VERSE He takes the stage with perfect skill He dons his mask, he plays for thrill You feel like you are in control He’s already taken your soul #CHORUS Slight of hand, he’s already gone You don’t even know what you’ve done wrong A twist of fact, a spinning of the tale He makes you think that you’ll never fail #VERSE He’s a trickster that leaves no trace Three steps ahead in every race Silken words and promises thing And you realize he’s gone again #CHORUS Slight of hand, he’s already gone You don’t know what you have done wrong A twist of fact, a spinning of the tale He makes you think that you’ll never fail #VERSE One more trick before he slips away Leaves wondering what you wanted to say The damage is completely done It’s too late to run and get your gun And if you try to make it right He’s already slipped out of your sight Left with questions, nothing clear The Trickster always disappears

[VERSE] I like sit up high above the sea of clouds Then I float on down the lazy, lazy river To the place that no one else can even get to A bed of clouds, I roll around and drift away [CHORUS] Don’t fall down Or let me drown Or hit the ground I’ll run away [VERSE] When I float by the people in the town below All look so small, like ants they dance and prance around [CHORUS] Don’t fall down Or let me drown Or hit the ground I’ll run away [VERSE] “Come back down”, I hear them call from down below But I won’t go. This is how I get away. From all of them. From all of them. From all of them. From all of them.

#VERSE You stand there with your arms crossed tight Thinking that you’re always right Dodging blame to shift the weight But we see it’s written on your face #CHORUS Built on excuses You never let it land Pointing all of your fingers With your head tucked in the sand #VERSE You laugh it off with a practiced grin Like that could cover up your sins You say it’s only you who knows But the crack’s starting to grow You say you’re strong but that’s for show Afraid to fail but we all know Your walls are high but they’re paper thin And we watch as the truth creeps in #CHORUS Built on excuses You never let it land Pointing all of your fingers With your head tucked in the sand Built on excuses You know that is your only play A big crumbling fortress Deep inside you know you’re to blame #VERSE One day your whole house will fall Living with your back against the wall And when you’re left with only fear Will you finally start to hear You pushed away the things you feel Covered wounds that never heal An inner child with a broken toy A basic truth you can’t destroy #CHORUS Built on excuses You never let it land Pointing all of your fingers With your head tucked in the sand Built on excuses You know that is your only play A big crumbling fortress Deep inside you know you’re to blame

#VERSE The words you said didn’t make it into my head What I thought I heard was something different, instead So I snapped at you, then I stomped my way down the stairs The remote is in pieces, and here I sulk in my chair #CHORUS Sometimes I dance, sometimes I step on your feet Sometimes we laugh, sometimes our eyes don’t meet It’s hard to dance when your feet get out of sync How will we work it out? #VERSE I’m picking out the words for the next time that I see your face They are angry and defensive and really, all over the place It wasn’t my fault that you said something shitty to me And I know that I can’t let the situation just be #CHORUS Sometimes I dance, sometimes I step on your feet Sometimes we laugh, sometimes our eyes don’t meet It’s hard to dance when your feet get out of sync How will we work it out? #DREAM SEQUENCE I take some deep, deep breaths. It all starts to make more sense You would never say anything like that. I reacted just like a brat #VERSE Now we’re sitting on the porch trying to work it all out Miscommunication sucks, we’ve learned without a doubt I’m thankful you are patient when I make a stupid mistake For the sake of everything, I’m glad that we stayed awake