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lyrics

A philosophical prostate examination
Try to remit metastasizing shallow salutations
A privileged few who carry the voice of legislation
Room for two
(But not) me or you

Lack of labels or kinship makes me second-class
My tongue’s so lodged in my cheek that I can taste my own ass
And as a matter of fact, the scenic route is faster
Cruise control
Bought and sold

I swallowed more than my pride in smug, self-righteous San Francisco
Do I get to decide my options over roles? Well, honey, I don’t think so
Am I in the driver’s seat or am I just along for the ride? (Don’t know)
It’s a bit of a stretch, nowhere close to there yet, performing in this dog and pony show
I’m pissing in the wind, I know

I don’t mean to debase your heart and perseverance
But I’m not seeing the rallying point of blind allegiance
You’ve got a license to drive but I don’t have insurance
Dead inside
Thanks for the ride

A proposition detours us from a fender-bender
But the collision ahead is one we should remember
At least the traffic jam will bring us all together
Catty talk
I’d rather walk

Come on and craft me an inauthentic catch-phrase, photographic identity and niche
Hand over the keys, I’ve been drinking too much and don’t wanna end up in a ditch
Everything is better said and done by someone else(’s pitch)
Don’t piss on the seat, do I have to repeat these dribbling self-regarding pricks
Point that finger within to find out
If you’re malignant or benign

© 2009 Walter Campbell/NVS Music, all rights reserved.

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from Save California, released April 20, 2011

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NVS San Jose, California

Started in 1999, NVS is a high-energy band from San Jose, CA blending various influences to create music and lyrics encouraging thought and feeling while embodying the best aspects of late '80s/early '90s alternative rock.

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