Tankard - Vol(l)ume 14 lyrics
Tracks 01. Time Warp
02. Rules For Fools 03. Fat Snatchers (The Hippo Effect) 04. Black Plague (BP) 05. Somewhere In Nowhere 06. The Agency 07. Brain Piercing Of Death 08. Beck's In The City 09. Condemnation 10. Weekend Warriors 01. Time Warp
One month in full coma
My life destroyed by gunshots Lost my job, lost my girl Frustration, fading memories Black and white, black and white The world appears in black and white Dragged myself through subway stations Ripped apart by poverty Neon sky, neon sky I drowned beneath a neon sky Then I heard of famous scientists Who did look for volunteers TIME WARP AGAIN I HAVE TO SET THINGS RIGHT THE NEXT TIME NO MISTAKES, MY FRIEND! TIME WARP TONIGHT TIME WARP AGAIN I HAVE TO SET THINGS RIGHT THE NEXT TIME NO MISTAKES, MY FRIEND! TIME WARP TONIGHT Travel back, travel back I had the chance to travel back Riding eight weeks down the timeline Hyper jump into the past Energy, Energy My body filled with energy I arrived but there's the problem There is still my old-time-me TIME WARP AGAIN I HAVE TO SET THINGS RIGHT THE NEXT TIME NO MISTAKES, MY FRIEND! TIME WARP TONIGHT TIME WARP AGAIN I HAVE TO SET THINGS RIGHT THE NEXT TIME NO MISTAKES, MY FRIEND! TIME WARP TONIGHT I brewed an evil plan How to reclaim my world How to get rid of me How to regain my girl Lay in ambush with a sniper A bloody rifle on the roof Fired once, fired twice Shit I thought I shot myself I brewed an evil plan How to reclaim my world How to get rid of me How to regain my girl Read the story in the paper And now I realize Caused a time-paradox, repeating Old-time-me is still alive! TIME WARP AGAIN I HAVE TO SET THINGS RIGHT THE NEXT TIME NO MISTAKES, MY FRIEND! TIME WARP TONIGHT TIME WARP AGAIN I HAVE TO SET THINGS RIGHT THE NEXT TIME NO MISTAKES, MY DEAR! TIME WARP TONIGHT 02. Rules For Fools
There was a problem that was posed upon them
There was a riddle awaiting to be solved They hit the stage and all they played was bullshit They hit the stage but didn't hit a note Think and brood on what might be the answer Rack your brain in your struggle for the truth So many years they pondered then they sorted it out Too much boozing all the day before the show So many years then they create the iron law No more drinking on the day before the show BUT RULES FOR FOOLS WILL FOOL THE FOOLISH YOU THINK YOU MADE IT YOU FRAMED A GUIDELINE YOU THOUGHT OF ALL NOW BUT YOU WILL SEE They soon played well, you saw them in the billboard They soon played well and they reputation grew But in the backstage no one heard them laughing In the backstage they were feeling blue Think and brood on what might be the answer Rack your brain in your struggle for the truth So many years they pondered then they sorted it out Your will is free and that is all that life's about So many years, then they abolished their own law And every second show they're drinking as before BUT RULES FOR FOOLS WILL FOOL THE FOOLISH YOU THINK YOU MADE IT YOU FRAMED A GUIDELINE YOU THOUGHT OF ALL NOW BUT YOU WILL SEE And when you hear them play like hell Which show is it now, can you tell? BUT RULES FOR FOOLS WILL FOOL THE FOOLISH YOU THINK YOU MADE IT YOU FRAMED A GUIDELINE YOU THOUGHT OF ALL NOW BUT RULES FOR FOOLS WILL FOOL THE FOOLISH YOU THINK YOU MADE IT YOU FRAMED A GUIDELINE YOU THOUGHT OF ALL NOW BUT YOU WILL SEE 03. Fat Snatchers (The Hippo Effect)
My name is Chunk and I'm a real fat ass
No diet plan could ever help me My friends are laughing about my plump mass Where is my dick? Long time no see Yesterday I heard of an arcane company A cult, maybe, that's crazy 'bout slender body With blood I signed a contract, a lifetime membership Proponents call the concept "The Hippo Effect" Check in hypnotherapy Lose weight in coma Check out of reality You won't remember FAT SNATCHERS WANT YOU ‒ THEY HAVE A SECRET PLAN FAT SNATCHERS WATCH YOU ‒ IF YOU'RE A SUGAR FAN FAT SNATCHERS NEED YOU ‒ YOUR POUNDS, YOUR CALORIES FAT SNATCHERS HARVEST ‒ REDUCE YOU IN WEEKS My name was Chunk, now it's thirty days later I can't believe what became of me A featherweight, a chocolate-hater It all seems odd, I'll investigate A country in the Third World is where the traces lead So horrified I realize: there's nothing to eat From all alone they're getting fat, some even look like me I can't escape "Hippo Effect", malnourished and bony Check in hypnotherapy Lose weight in coma Check out of reality You won't remember FAT SNATCHERS WANT YOU ‒ THEY HAVE A SECRET PLAN FAT SNATCHERS WATCH YOU ‒ IF YOU'RE A SUGAR FAN FAT SNATCHERS NEED YOU ‒ YOUR POUNDS, YOUR CALORIES FAT SNATCHERS HARVEST ‒ REDUCE YOU IN WEEKS Check in hypnotherapy Lose weight in coma Check out of reality You won't remember FAT SNATCHERS WANT YOU ‒ THEY HAVE A SECRET PLAN FAT SNATCHERS WATCH YOU ‒ IF YOU'RE A SUGAR FAN FAT SNATCHERS NEED YOU ‒ YOUR POUNDS, YOUR CALORIES FAT SNATCHERS HARVEST ‒ REDUCE YOU IN WEEKS 04. Black Plague (BP)
It came from below, under the sea
No warnings, maybe a few A natural force paired with human greed Dragged Deepwater into the blue The following is a textbook case How safety systems failed Companies play with human lives When profits are saving the day What do we learn from catastrophes like this? Once there was something called "Exxon Valdez" Workers were killed when the gas shot up Ignited and finally explodes A fire so bright, incredible heat The rig sank and let the oil flow So many species, endangered now You've ruined the Gulf Sea of Mexico BLACK PLAGUE ‒ THE MEANING OF "BP" TOP KILL ‒ ALL PLANS FAILED FINALLY BLACK PLAGUE ‒ ONE DRILL TOO MUCH, TOO DEEP RUTHLESS ‒ ON JUDGEMENT DAY WE'LL MEET The heads in charge downplayed the effect "That's dangerous? We didn't know!" Multiple tons poisoned water and coast An oil slick out of control What do we learn from catastrophes like this? Once there was something called "Exxon Valdez" It came from below, from under the sea No warnings, maybe a few A natural force paired with human greed Dragged Deepwater into the blue So many species, endangered now You've ruined the Gulf Sea of Mexico BLACK PLAGUE ‒ THE MEANING OF "BP" TOP KILL ‒ ALL PLANS FAILED FINALLY BLACK PLAGUE ‒ ONE DRILL TOO MUCH, TOO DEEP RUTHLESS ‒ ON JUDGEMENT DAY WE'LL MEET Shift from fossil hazards To cleaner energies All United Nations Go show some unity Stop the lobbyism Of mega companies Government's protection Is what the people need BLACK PLAGUE ‒ THE MEANING OF "BP" TOP KILL ‒ ALL PLANS FAILED FINALLY BLACK PLAGUE ‒ ONE DRILL TOO MUCH, TOO DEEP RUTHLESS ‒ ON JUDGEMENT DAY WE'LL MEET BLACK PLAGUE ‒ THE MEANING OF "BP" TOP KILL ‒ ALL PLANS FAILED FINALLY BLACK PLAGUE ‒ ONE DRILL TOO MUCH, TOO DEEP YOU'RE RUTHLESS ‒ ON JUDGEMENT DAY WE'LL MEET 05. Somewhere In Nowhere
Coming from a show at the edge of the earth
Heading for the airport, still gleaming with mirth Waiting for our homebound airplane We had a few more tiny beers Boarding our plane home I would shock the bourgeois I friendly raised my fist, cheering yelled: Pa!- Pa! Falling back into my flight seat A distant voice is talking to me The Gentleman might please excuse The Pilot likes to have a word Please take your personal stuff with you Alas! You may not stay aboard LOST SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE CAN'T MAKE MY WAY BACK HOME LOST SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE I'M STRANDED ALL ALONE First I thought:"The lady wants a baby from me!" Our manager got nervous, he looks like E.T Instead of falling into deep sleep She threw me off the plane A costly cab, expensive room, an overpriced flight I reached my destination with delay of one night Cuddling deep into my sofa Again I hear the distant voices The Gentleman might please excuse The Pilot likes to have a word Please take your personal stuff with you Alas! You may not stay aboard LOST SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE CAN'T MAKE MY WAY BACK HOME LOST SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE I'M STRANDED ALL ALONE The Gentleman might please excuse The Pilot likes to have a word Please take your personal stuff with you Alas! You may not stay aboard LOST SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE CAN'T MAKE MY WAY BACK HOME LOST SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE I'M STRANDED ALL ALONE LOST SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE CAN'T MAKE MY WAY BACK HOME LOST SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE I'M STRANDED ALL ALONE 06. The Agency
We pull the rating trigger
From "triple A" to "C" The fall of nations is Not our problem, honestly! We have the power to rule your deals Control financial markets Demigods of bankruptcy In corporate bonds we trust Fetishists of the stock exchange Our verdict you should fear! Those credit ratings will downgrade truth Most nations trapped in a spiral doom ENTER THE AGENCY ? FREEZE! CRA! ENTER THE AGENCY PROFIT! AND NO RISK FOR US ENTER THE AGENCY ? FREEZE! CRA! ENTER THE AGENCY PROFIT! AND NO RISK FOR US We pull the rating trigger From "triple A" to "C" The fall of nations is Not our problem, honestly! Chieftains of Wall Street you shall obey While we construct inflation Governments can only pray In conference rooms we meet Secrecy for companies Brokers, Dealers, loans 'n' moans Those credit ratings will downgrade truth Most nations trapped in a spiral-doom ENTER THE AGENCY ? FREEZE! CRA! ENTER THE AGENCY PROFIT! AND NO RISK FOR US ENTER THE AGENCY ? FREEZE! CRA! ENTER THE AGENCY PROFIT! AND NO RISK FOR US You think we need a watchdog? What for? It's just a game Miscalculations Worldwide crisis, money-made You think we need a watchdog? What for? It's just a game Miscalculations Worldwide crisis, money-made ENTER THE AGENCY ? FREEZE! CRA! ENTER THE AGENCY PROFIT! AND NO RISK FOR US ENTER THE AGENCY ? FREEZE! CRA! ENTER THE AGENCY PROFIT! AND NO RISK FOR US 07. Brain Piercing Of Death
You see me diving
Down from the stage Where "Sting öf Metal" Unleash their rage Shit, what a band! They are my idols I'm their most loyal fan From head to toe showing their piercings Wish I could be like them I must pledge allegiance true Sting öf Metal, I'll serve you Need a piercing, real first class Something that nobody has ? Brain Piercing?! I WANT THIS! I NEED THIS! I'LL HAVE THIS! GIMME A BRAIN PIERCING ÖF DEATH!!! Banging my head against the wall Steel rings must puncture my brain once and for all There's only one chance To get this done Please hear me, Dark Lord To you I'll run I'm travelling down (down) to visit Satan (Satan) Open the gate of hell In burning flames (flames) he stands before me (burn) His sulphur I can smell "Boy, I surely can help you" Says the devil, grinning shrewd "It's your soul I wanna have" "In swap for your fame on earth" ? Brain Piercing! I WANT THIS! I NEED THIS! I'LL HAVE THIS! GIMME A BRAIN PIERCING ÖF DEATH!!! Banging my head against the wall Steel rings must puncture my brain once and for all With my new jewellery I'm proudly back Show Sting öf Metal The hellish work Jump on the stage while they are playin' My idols give a shout (shout) They're going nuts 'cause of my loyalty I'm famous, all freak out Satan suddenly appears But musicians know no fear! Playin' loud like Metal Gods Satan bursts to flesh and blood! ? Brain Piercing! I WANT THIS! I NEED THIS! I'LL HAVE THIS! GIMME A BRAIN PIERCING ÖF DEATH!!! 08. Beck's In The City
She is a Metal fan
Long hair, tattoos and piercings She has a lot of friends And parties in the evenings But she's a lonely girl No one who really loves her Dreaming of a perfect world With a boy who's never sober Taking part in short meetings For Heavy Metal skunks One can find there someone special Loudness-proof, deaf hardcore punks SPEED METAL DATING! COME IN AND FREE YOUR MIND LOOKING FOR THE REAL THING? MATCHMAKING FOR FREAKS BECK'S IN THE CITY! WHERE MEN AND WOMEN BANG ALIKE BECK'S IN THE CITY! YOU'LL FIND WHAT YOU SEE Ha has stinking feet Long hair, beer belly and bad breath Trains his neck 'til it bleeds Hangin' out with his friends to band heads She meets him, he meets her Split-second fast decision Romance lies in the air Fulfils their filthy visions Taking part in short meetings For Heavy Metal skunks One can find there someone special Loudness-proof, deaf hardcore punks SPEED METAL DATING! COME IN AND FREE YOUR MIND LOOKING FOR THE REAL THING? MATCHMAKING FOR FREAKS BECK'S IN THE CITY! WHERE MEN AND WOMEN BANG ALIKE BECK'S IN THE CITY! YOU'LL FIND WHAT YOU SEEK SPEED METAL DATING! COME IN AND FREE YOUR MIND LOOKING FOR THE REAL THING? MATCHMAKING FOR FREAKS BECK'S IN THE CITY! WHERE MEN AND WOMEN BANG ALIKE BECK'S IN THE CITY! YOU'LL FIND WHAT YOU SEEK SPEED METAL DATING! COME IN AND FREE YOUR MIND LOOKING FOR THE REAL THING? MATCHMAKING FOR FREAKS BECK'S IN THE CITY! 09. Condemnation
The viewing figures will mark a new record
Tonight they have a special report A prison escapee out on the highway Live on air: cops, guns and blood Thrill and suspense Truth can be so flexible Freedom of speech No matter if it's fact or fiction A politician with drugs in a whorehouse Or suicides hung in a church An insane madman eating his own guts Essential is what the public wants What do we want? Headlines, sensations! What do we want? ? We yearn for ? CONDEMNATION! NEWSPAPERS AND TV-SHOWS CONDEMNATION! NATION! UNDER MEDIA CONTROL CONDEMNATION! YOU TUBE, TWITTER, POD CAST, BLOG CONDEMNATION! NATION! ALL OUR DIGNITY IS LOST A commentator is spreading just rumours Celebrities mistreat their kids Malicious libel in everyday life Defamation sells and you'll buy Thrill and suspense Truth can be so flexible Freedom of speech Don't matter if it's fact or fiction A politician with drugs in a whorehouse Or suicides hung in a church An insane madman eating his own guts Essential is what the public wants What do we want? Headlines, sensations! What do we want? ? We yearn for ? CONDEMNATION! NEWSPAPERS AND TV-SHOWS CONDEMNATION! NATION! UNDER MEDIA CONTROL CONDEMNATION! YOU TUBE, TWITTER, POD CAST, BLOG CONDEMNATION! NATION! ALL OUR DIGNITY IS LOST You're guilty in the eyes of the public They don't care what judges say Your honour shall be taken from you Forever stigmatised ‒ for our pleasure You think this is just propaganda? That's freedom of the press, my friend! We'll put your secrets in perspective Expose your lousy life ‒ for our pleasure ? We yearn for ? CONDEMNATION! NEWSPAPERS AND TV-SHOWS CONDEMNATION! NATION! UNDER MEDIA CONTROL CONDEMNATION! YOU TUBE, TWITTER, POD CAST, BLOG CONDEMNATION! NATION! ALL OUR DIGNITY IS LOST CONDEMNATION! NEWSPAPERS AND TV-SHOWS CONDEMNATION! NATION! UNDER MEDIA CONTROL CONDEMNATION! YOU TUBE, TWITTER, POD CAST, BLOG CONDEMNATION! NATION! ALL OUR DIGNITY IS LOST 10. Weekend Warriors
Another day spent in the treadmill
Another day stuck in work 9 to 5 Another day dreams fade away Another day wasted from my real life I'm stirring, I'm moving I kindle the flame I'm waking from my sleep I feel my spirits rise again I throw away my necktie Tear off my corporate suit I put on my old clobber I never felt so good We all meet at the bunker We board our ragged, old bus We're heading for thrash-show Well blow the world to dust WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! THE WARRIORS! WE ARE THE WEEKAND WARRIORS! WE'RE FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! THE WARRIORS! WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! WE'RE PLAYING TO SURVIVE We jump into the battle Our hearts beat thundering drums Our veins pump heavy metal We'll thrash 'till kingdom come We take with us this knowledge Wherever we may roam WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! THE WARRIORS! WE ARE THE WEEKAND WARRIORS! WE'RE FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! THE WARRIORS! WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! WE'RE PLAYING TO SURVIVE Another day spent in the treadmill Another day stuck in work 9 to 5 Another day dreams fade away Another day wasted from my real life I'm stirring, I'm moving I kindle the flame I'm waking from my sleep I feel my spirits rise again WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! THE WARRIORS! WE ARE THE WEEKAND WARRIORS! WE'RE FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! THE WARRIORS! WE ARE THE WEEKEND WARRIORS! WE'RE PLAYING TO SURVIVE Another day spent in the treadmill Another day stuck in work 9 to 5 Another day dreams fade away Another day wasted from my real life Another day wasted from my real life Another day wasted from my real life Another day wasted from my real life |