Shapes

Shapes

1. Gamble

2. This Machine

3. Launch Platform

4. Stem

5. Red Sensation

6. Instinct

7. Kiss Me Right Here
8. Up Down
9. On & Off
10. Rebellion
11. Masterpiece
12. Like A Bullet
13. Bring the Chaos
14. Made Of
15. Save Your Sorrow
16. Edge of Tomorrow
17. In This World

Gamble

(verse 1)

I was born with nothing

and I've got nothing to lose

I'm in a rush

the sunlight never reached this dark corner

a life of hush hush

if there's nothing to risk

I might as well roll the dice

I wanted to be held on the balcony

but I pushed myself off

a future once so bright

now sucks

I'm not surprised because the world is so cruel

someone extends a hand they want a present

(chorus)

I'm taking a gamble

don't mean to ramble

but I can't be myself

I want to protect my best interest

and stay a cut above the rest

I'm very needy

add to that whiny

this thing called life's not for me

how does one fight through this cold?

(end chorus)

(verse 2)

like I'm on a tightrope

above a sea of fire

anything's got to be better

than this misery on the inside

usually, I tell others not to worry

I'll be fine another day

(chorus)

they pick and pry

and spread little lies

until I'm worn down

stop touching my appearance

you're to blame for my disappearance

they're sick and twisted

nasty and worthless

this isn't my home

though they try to make my fantasy a reality

(end chorus)

(bridge)

feeling so down

losing my conscience

I no longer have a soul

I sold it for a dollar

to get the hell out of here

I gave everything I got

till I had nothing

now I can't even be comfortable

on the hard ground

(chorus)

I'm taking a gamble

don't mean to ramble

but I can't be myself

I want to protect my best interest

and stay a cut above the rest

I'm very needy

add to that whiny

this thing called life's not for me

how does one fight through this cold?

it's way too cold

(end chorus)

This Machine
(verse 1)
the shadow asked himself "just who am I?"
scanned horizons
a tragic mystery
you could have left me here
and stayed on the run
no one will ever know
chaos can't control
my true identity
the power that is me

(chorus)
we all danced in fire
trapped in this machine
don't know how long we've waited
as the shadow's watching
we all danced in fire
looking through the screen
don't know how long we've waited
as the shadow watches
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
with you in the fight
electric lives
change surroundings
a jewel in history
a treasure disappears
as we go
miss us as you look away
and no one knows
this power is a key
this power changes me

(chorus)
we all danced in fire
trapped in this machine
don't know how long we've waited
as the shadow's watching
we all danced in fire
looking through the screen
don't know how long we've waited
as the shadow watches
(end chorus)

(bridge)
easy as 1, 2, 3
you didn't know now I'm gonna show you
the power that is me

you try to take me down
stop the show
seems you've never tasted fear
or loss of control
the power lives in me
the power that is me

(chorus)
we all danced in fire
trapped in this machine
don't know how long we've waited
as the shadow's watching
we all danced in fire
looking through the screen
don't know how long we've waited
as the shadow watches
(end chorus)

Launch Platform
(verse 1)
I'm giving it all that I've got
the passion burned a hole
where my heart used to be
I gave you all of my best years
they weren't even that good
and would sell for only three pennies

I desire to talk to someone new
who doesn't know me
and would find me interesting
in a perfect world
I would be perfect
magazines would want to know all about me

(chorus)
stand back really far I'm about to launch
maybe I'll go to outer space or further more
I've done all the damage that I can do here
the only thing left to do is find somewhere to disappear
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
I'm giving everything I didn't before
they look at me weird
like they've not seen desperation before
everyone plays by different rules
I play by myself because I can't find their key

I realized something
destruction is beautiful
if I do it to myself
then no one gets hurt
come in without knocking
and see only what you want to see
if you were me
then you'd know what I want to be

(chorus)
this time I'm going to explode for real
leave the bits and pieces of me on the floor
would anyone even care if I was gone?
nothing more than a blur in a once perfect memory
(end chorus)

(chorus)
they all sit back and talk
like it's easy to just up and walk
one victory means they know it all
I haven't had my big break yet
it'll be glorious and life will reset
it's useless to just sit and watch
it's easier to wish
but it doesn't matter
none of it will come true anyway
I'll sit in my bedroom like reality
and watch whoever is on TV
I've come to realize it doesn't matter, oh yeah
(end chorus)




Stem
(verse 1)
I'm not happy with my appearance
but I can do whatever the fuck with my hair
it's not on your head
it's like a flower on me

nobody asked you
what you think
so shut up please
I ask nicely
but they pretend not to hear
what should I do
I want to break things
the illusion is gone

cut it and I will cut you
I'll style it just how I like
it looks good in the moonlight
there's nothing you can tell me

(chorus)
I want my freedom
don't cut the flower off the stem
you don't know anything
because you're old
stop stealing my youth
no one asked you
(end chorus)

(chorus)
well, damn don't make everything such a big deal
not everything is about you, you say
but it's really all about me
because I make it that way
I can't get a word in edgewise
because your ego is too big
it makes me want to kill myself
at this age, I should make my own decisions
but I don't have enough money to
don't act like you love me
(end chorus)




Red Sensation
(verse 1)
(red sensation, sensation, oh woah)

let me tell you
allow me to spin you a yarn
a tale of misfortune, madness, and bad virtue
it all started with a letter from my baby
I crushed and I ripped
the words were a lie

(chorus)
red sensation (sensation)
these tears evaporate before they take a fall
red sensation (sensation)
if you want to know pain
my anger will let it rain
it's useless, baby
revenge is not for the weak
but it is for me
it's useless, baby
if your heart is astray, havoc will wreak
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
on the calendar
a month goes by without you
a guy comes around that doesn't make me lonely blue
that someone new
wants to take me home too
under the veil of night
I hide my feared might

(chorus)
red sensation (sensation)
together we made a dangerous duo
red sensation (sensation)
now I wonder when you'll desert me too
it's useless, baby
I'll drop you way before I'm let go
it's useless, baby
you can only be bad for so long, you know
(end chorus)

(bridge)
now you wonder
how that flower has thorns
a girl can only take so much abuse

(chorus)
red sensation (sensation)
innocence dissolves into bright crimson
red sensation (sensation)
she was once so pure now she runs the world
it's useless, baby
all lies are detected by me
it's useless, baby
you don't have to go home
but you can't stay here
(end chorus)





Instinct
(verse 1)
I just want to be with you tonight
I know that you want to be in my bed

(chorus)
it was the promise of a lifetime

you shattered the glass covering my sugar washed dream
anyways, what the fuck is love?
it sucks that apparently I can't know a common feeling
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
why is it, when I look into your eyes
I can't see a single spark?
my instinct tells me to run
but I like being eaten

it's lonely being at the top
but it's worse at the bottom of the pyramid
my misery that I carry all by myself
should not worry yourself or your time

(chorus)
did you know that I can think too?
that must surprise you by the look on your mug
one more time I'll try to get along
that usually fucks me later on down the road
(end chorus)

(verse 3)
the zoo that is this life
it should be interesting
wrapped up in warm self pity
so you can feel at home and safe

oh, what does it take
just to be happy or thrilling?
outside, I miss being here
why do they make me feel so dark and depressed?
when I share the joy till I'm all out

(chorus)
it was the promise of a lifetime

you shattered the glass covering my sugar washed dream
anyways, what the fuck is love?
it sucks that apparently I can't know a common feeling
(end chorus)

(chorus)
did you know that I can think too?
that must surprise you by the look on your mug
one more time I'll try to get along
that usually fucks me later on down the road
(end chorus)

(ending)

I just want to be with you tonight
I know that you want to be in my bed
I just want to be with you tonight
I know that you want to be in my bed




Kiss Me Right Here
(chorus)
hurray, hurray
another day another insult
just when I think you're done
you keep on hurling 'em
I'm so happy I could die
just when I think I'm strong
if I had a thousand hearts
you'd keep on hurting 'em
make me feel better
kiss me right here
on this middle finger
on this middle finger
(end chorus)

(verse 1)
over the years
my innocence faded
bad thoughts crept in
and there went the timid

to the person that hurt me
stop that
just let people be
don't treat 'em like a door mat

(chorus)
hurray, hurray
another day another insult
just when I think you're done
you keep on hurling 'em
I'm so happy I could die
just when I think I'm strong
if I had a thousand hearts
you'd keep on hurting 'em
make me feel better
kiss me right here
on this middle finger
on this middle finger
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
I'm going to die
I hope I die
of a heart attack
just like you said
you wouldn't wish
with no hope in your dish
death on me, would you?

yes, yes
hope it happens soon, soon, soon, soon

(chorus)
hurray, hurray
another day another insult
just when I think you're done
you keep on hurling 'em
I'm so happy I could die
just when I think I'm strong
if I had a thousand hearts
you'd keep on hurting 'em
make me feel better
kiss me right here
on this middle finger
on this middle finger
(end chorus)

(bridge)
just seeing your face pisses me off
just seeing my face kisses you off
all I did to you was just being born
I want to destroy you
but it tears you up that I'm still humble and kind

(chorus)
hurray, hurray
another day another insult
just when I think you're done
you keep on hurling 'em
I'm so happy I could die
just when I think I'm strong
if I had a thousand hearts
you'd keep on hurting 'em
make me feel better
kiss me right here
on this middle finger
on this middle finger
(end chorus)





Up Down
(chorus)
you fuck me up
fuck me down
all around
make me move
make me feel like a freak
you fuck me up
fuck me down
all around
make me move
make me feel like a freak
your touches are so sleek
the intense pleasure
I'm gonna break
the future's bleak
a buried treasure
put on the break
(end chorus)

(verse 1)
you're like wine that has been poisoned
sweet at first then deadly
when it comes to deception
you're well seasoned

try as I must
you still want to see me rust
what did I ever do to you
that you stick to me like glue
and try to destroy my trust

(chorus)
you fuck me up
fuck me down
all around
make me move
make me feel like a freak
you fuck me up
fuck me down
all around
make me move
make me feel like a freak
your touches are so sleek
the intense pleasure
I'm gonna break
the future's bleak
a buried treasure
put on the break
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
you're a wolf and I'm a sheep
trying to eat me whole
looking over my back even when I sleep
cuz of you my heart's got a hole

try as I must
you still want to see me rust
what did I ever do to you
that you stick to me like glue
and try to destroy my trust

(chorus)
you fuck me up
fuck me down
all around
make me move
make me feel like a freak
you fuck me up
fuck me down
all around
make me move
make me feel like a freak
your touches are so sleek
the intense pleasure
I'm gonna break
the future's bleak
a buried treasure
put on the break
(end chorus)

(bridge)
sweet little words
that could decorate a cake
why must we fight like swords?
what is there at stake?

try as I must
you still want to see me rust
what did I ever do to you
that you stick to me like glue
and try to destroy my trust

(chorus)
you fuck me up
fuck me down
all around
make me move
make me feel like a freak
you fuck me up
fuck me down
all around
make me move
make me feel like a freak
your touches are so sleek
the intense pleasure
I'm gonna break
the future's bleak
a buried treasure
put on the break
(end chorus)





On & Off
(verse 1)
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on

before I met you
I danced through life
saw you and I wanted a slice
rock-a-bye away

turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on

got me on a natural high
like a kite
in the sheets you are a sight
my light, my love

I just want to set it straight
like a meteor in outer space
I took the bait
and crashed into your leather and lace

(chorus)
intoxicate me
emancipate me
unapologetically
addicted and frustrated
set me free
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on
tired of living out this life
the way they want it to be
so just set me free
on and off and on
on and off and on
on and off and on
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
this danger's got me sweatin' like
it's 90 degrees out on the turnpike
and we're having sex on the roof out of spite

no regrets is all I want
until the day I die
the eternal lullaby

(chorus)
intoxicate me
emancipate me
unapologetically
addicted and frustrated
set me free
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on
tired of living out this life
the way they want it to be
so just set me free
on and off and on
on and off and on
on and off and on
(end chorus)

(bridge)
intoxicate me
emancipate me
unapologetically
intoxicate me
emancipate me
unapologetically
is all I want today
let's live it up

(chorus)
intoxicate me
emancipate me
unapologetically
addicted and frustrated
set me free
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on
turn me on and off and on
tired of living out this life
the way they want it to be
so just set me free
on and off and on
on and off and on
on and off and on
(end chorus)

Rebellion
(verse 1)
life sucks and everything's a joke
can't find a job
they all go to that popular bloke

they wonder why I let it get to my brain
I'm perfectly imperfect
why should I stay out in eternal rain?

(chorus)
ooh ooh ooh
aah aah aah
what a waste of a man so fine-ine-ine
ooh ooh ooh
aah aah aah
he wasn't asking for the divine-ine-ine
you're not the only one that can play games
I know my way around the board
you're not the only one that can be mean
I'll think about it twice, but I'm not ready to make nice
wait till I'm ready, you'll call me crazy
it's my rebellion, my rebellion
when I don't like it, I don't hide it
it's my rebellion
Capricorn, Aquarius, my sign don't really matter
it's my rebellion
my chaos is truly clever
it's my rebellion
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
why does society make good girls go bad?
then get mad because they fight the rules?
at the interview they ask "why do you want this position?"
so I won't starve in a delightful disposition

I've got all the qualifications
but not enough experiences
maybe I should just look for entry level
10 years plus life in prison

(chorus)
ooh ooh ooh
aah aah aah
what a waste of a man so fine-ine-ine
ooh ooh ooh
aah aah aah
he wasn't asking for the divine-ine-ine
you're not the only one that can play games
I know my way around the board
you're not the only one that can be mean
I'll think about it twice, but I'm not ready to make nice
wait till I'm ready, you'll call me crazy
it's my rebellion, my rebellion
when I don't like it, I don't hide it
it's my rebellion
Capricorn, Aquarius, my sign don't really matter
it's my rebellion
my chaos is truly clever
it's my rebellion
(end chorus)

(bridge)

sometimes I wonder if I should just

throw myself in the ocean

if you want to come with me

you'll be the first mate and I the captain

it's our rebellion

our rebellion

our rebellion

(chorus)
ooh ooh ooh
aah aah aah
what a waste of a man so fine-ine-ine
ooh ooh ooh
aah aah aah
he wasn't asking for the divine-ine-ine
you're not the only one that can play games
I know my way around the board
you're not the only one that can be mean
I'll think about it twice, but I'm not ready to make nice
wait till I'm ready, you'll call me crazy
it's my rebellion, my rebellion
when I don't like it, I don't hide it
it's my rebellion
Capricorn, Aquarius, my sign don't really matter
it's my rebellion
my chaos is truly clever
it's my rebellion
(end chorus)

Masterpiece

(verse 1)

I've been lying for years

covering it all up

under the covers with my clear tears
little do they all know
I'm the darkest angel
walking in the light
but that doesn't mean
I can't tell wrong from right

doing my best to survive
they crush me, never to thrive
once I open my shiny eyes
I'm only looking at a silent night

(chorus)

a failure can stand tall

even if he's the shortest of them all

fuck everybody who tries to get in my way

they're making excuses about my decisions

matching authority with audacity

it's all my fault

I've spent too much time

coloring outside of the lines

but who gave you the right

to say I'm not a masterpiece

so cease

(end chorus)

(verse 2)
looking back at the big picture
the painting is too monochrome
why did I live like a wallflower?
no scent and not much color

good little Mary Sue me
never rebelled
just became a little more vanilla
but now it can all go to hell

(chorus)

a failure can stand tall

even if he's the shortest of them all

fuck everybody who tries to get in my way

they're making excuses about my decisions

matching authority with audacity

it's all my fault

I've spent too much time

coloring outside of the lines

but who gave you the right

to say I'm not a masterpiece

so cease

(end chorus)

(bridge)
I was sculpted by the master
and now I want to punch with my fist
want to finally stand at the top of the tower
and die with this last wish

(chorus)

a failure can stand tall

even if he's the shortest of them all

fuck everybody who tries to get in my way

they're making excuses about my decisions

matching authority with audacity

it's all my fault

I've spent too much time

coloring outside of the lines

but who gave you the right

to say I'm not a masterpiece

so cease

(end chorus)

Like A Bullet
(verse 1)
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet

like a bullet through the brain
I'm jumping off this train
can't tell me what to do
no more order no matter who

(chorus)
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
here comes my depression again
I'm losing before I even begin
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
can't find love and can't find no hope
not even looking, flying off this slope

stop trying to control me
you don't own me
I'm gone, g-g-g-gone

(chorus)
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
here comes my depression again
I'm losing before I even begin
(end chorus)

(bridge)
trapped in a loop
how low will I stoop

(chorus)
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
like a bullet, like a bullet
here comes my depression again
I'm losing before I even begin
(end chorus)

Bring the Chaos
(verse 1)
bring the chaos

once upon a time
there was a regular guy
who lived to see another day
tired of the mundane
he must've had brain damage
he wanted everything in vain

the power in one guy like a dream team
his own boss, the only one, no three
when the trail goes cold
set shit on fire
no lies being told

danger hides and "by" slides
the stars fly too
going to fight until he's blue

(chorus)
bring the chaos
he's the kind of guy you want on your side
bring the chaos
cover your ears when you hear the cries
come along for the ride
it's useless to run or hide
he's going to kick your... ah
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
remember when he's stealing
cuz then he'll be dealing
who just wanted to get paid
now that he's in town
darkness brews from underground
he's a legend to this very day

a challenge has been issued
by some dumb man
this mission won't take too long
as the chances grow slim
he will not give in
this guy's going to make the call

here's the thing
who will get first sting?
the crowd will cheer him on
the hero is geared and ready to go
he'll never do you wrong

(chorus)
bring the chaos
he's the kind of guy you want on your side
bring the chaos
cover your ears when you hear the cries
come along for the ride
it's useless to run or hide
he's going to kick your... ah
(end chorus)

(chorus)
bring the chaos
rich or poor, it don't matter what your problem be
bring the chaos
when the street clears, what the outlaws bleed
the enemy won't win
if there's trouble to be in
he's going to kick your...
bring the chaos
(end chorus)

Made Of
(verse 1)
I don't care what you're thinking
go ahead and walk away
if you could only see
what these two hands have done
just so I could stay

is it me? (is it me?)
is it? (is it?)
who you're looking for (looking for)
I can show you who I am
and what I'm here for
what I'm made of

(chorus)
yeah yeah yeah yeah
try to look inside of me
try to take away my everything
let me show you just
what I'm made of
try to take a bite of me
try to drain my energy
let me show you just
what I'm made of now
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
I can tell what you're thinking
the answer is on your face
in your future
all I see is pain
entering your space

is it you? (is it you?)
it is (it is)
who I'm looking for (looking for)
I'll show you who you are
and what you're here for
what you're made of

(chorus)
yeah yeah yeah yeah
try to look inside of me
try to take away my everything
let me show you just
what I'm made of
try to take a bite of me
try to drain my energy
let me show you just
what I'm made of now
(end chorus)

(bridge)

is it me? (is it me?)
is it? (is it?)
who you're looking for (looking for)
I can show you who I am
and what I'm here for
what I'm made of

(chorus)
yeah yeah yeah yeah
try to look inside of me
(try to look inside me)
try to take away my everything
(try to take it from me)
let me show you just
what I'm made of
try to take a bite of me
(try to take a bite)
try to drain my energy
(try to start a fight)
let me show you just
what I'm made of now
try to look inside of me
try to take away my everything
let me show you just
what I'm made of
try to take a bite of me
try to drain my energy
let me show you just
what I'm made of now
(end chorus)

Save Your Sorrow
(verse 1)
I can feel this thing creeping down my spine
oh, looks like it came back for more
why do you say this monster is mine?
it's clearly yours, I'm sure

you beg and borrow
lie and cheat
but you can't feel life
tangle you up inside

(chorus)
now you're face down on the floor
why can't you save your sorrow?
you paid in trade
though you deny, you go back for more
all you want to do is follow
all you love will fade
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
can you feel life blooming through your mind?
oh, the time ticks by faster for sure
why do you face ruin even though you're kind?
the heart's empty and poor

you ask "but what if"
get lost in the drift
but you don't know love
because it's on the outside

(chorus)
now you're face down on the floor
why can't you save your sorrow?
you paid in trade
though you deny, you go back for more
all you want to do is follow
all you love will fade
(end chorus)

(bridge)
if you don't keep searching
you'll never find your way
if you can't protect that thing
happiness will stay away

(chorus)
now you're face down on the floor
why can't you save your sorrow?
you paid in trade
though you deny, you go back for more
all you want to do is follow
all you love will fade
(end chorus)

(verse 3)
even in your wildest dreams
that burst at the silver seams
you can't save your sorrow
what the hell is going on?
even in your wildest dreams
that burst at the silver seams
you can't save your sorrow
what the hell is going on?





Edge of Tomorrow
(chorus)
hanging on the edge of tomorrow
missing the words of yesterday
try to get someone to borrow your sorrow
tripping and losing your own way
(end chorus)

(verse 1)
you can't even swallow a pill
so you can't take your fears and pain
what's the point in writing a will?
you've got nothing no one wants to gain

you try and try to ignore
but the dark knock, knock, knocks on your door
don't cheat at this game
it'll put you right back where you came

(chorus)
hanging on the edge of tomorrow
missing the words of yesterday
try to get someone to borrow your sorrow
tripping and losing your own way
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

you can search so far
so far and wide
but there's a place that you'll only dream
that you can find
it's all in your mind
it's all in your mind

(chorus)
hanging on the edge of tomorrow
missing the words of yesterday
try to get someone to borrow your sorrow
tripping and losing your own way
(end chorus)

(bridge)
strangers try to live and learn
but you still think you've got time to burn

(chorus)
hanging on the edge of tomorrow
missing the words of yesterday
try to get someone to borrow your sorrow
tripping and losing your own way
(end chorus)






In This World
(verse 1)
life's an open book
but I took and took
until there was nothing left to steal
in the past I was rocking
shredding and ready to go
now I decorate myself in tears of teal

my heart beat like a stereo
dreams were pumping
I acted fast to put on a show
but now I shattered like glass
because the world is so cold
but I'm back and kickin' ass

(chorus)
in this world
where one rules all
in this world
I won't fear the fall
in this world
where it rains, but I resist
in this world, my world
I will stay a step above the rest
(end chorus)

(verse 2)
I grab my suit and armor
tie up my shoes
start to see what's darker
but I'm not going to lose
I may not be the best
this is my final test

the time has come
and it's time to play
even though they've made me numb
evil has to pay
I can't stop now
here I go
I said I can't stop now
let's start the show

(chorus)
in this world
where one rules all
in this world
I won't fear the fall
in this world
where it rains, but I resist
in this world, my world
I will stay a step above the rest
in this world
where one rules all
in this world
I won't fear the fall
in this world
where it rains, but I resist
in this world, my world
I will stay a step above the rest
(end chorus)

(bridge)
my heart beat like a stereo
dreams were pumping
I acted fast to put on a show
the time has come
and it's time to play
even though they've made me numb
evil has to pay

(chorus)
in this world
where one rules all
in this world
I won't fear the fall
in this world
where it rains, but I resist
in this world, my world
I will stay a step above the rest
in this world
where one rules all
in this world
I won't fear the fall
in this world
where it rains, but I resist
in this world, my world
I will stay a step above the rest
(end chorus)

Track #2 lyrically samples "This Machine" by Julien K with some changes. Track #17 borrows elements of "His World" by Zebrahead.