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An Elegy for Men

from Save California by NVS

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lyrics

Body, soul, pride, family, paycheck, life under control
Silence golden, idle strong arms grasping, still losing hold
It’s my burden to bear, my failure to live up to
Don’t take it away, I can’t feel shame without you

Now you’re a man…and now you’re less of a man
Now you’re a man…and now you’re less of a man

The greatest pain can never scratch the surface
The greatest shame always serves a greater purpose
Never regret, envy, or question
I drink and aspire for perfection
The architecture of manhood collapses
Be aggressive, or at least don’t be passive
I hear my critics and I believe them, but I won’t let them win

Now you’re a man…and now you’re less of a man
Now you’re a man…and now you’re less of a man

You’ll never live up to this
None of us could ever live up to this
We’ve learned to deny everything
We’ve learned to deny our feelings

And you beat her…and you’re better
And you beat him…and you’re grieving

Welcome to the men’s club, boys
Leave your babies to drown at Bohemian Grove

© 2007 Walter Campbell/NVS Music, all rights reserved.

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from Save California, released April 20, 2011

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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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