J Mascis

I been thinking through the night
Everybody's so uptight
People hurt and that's their right
Cut 'em all loose, think I might
Stewin', hangin' out in town
And my head whirlin' around
Don't trust your mind, it'll let you down
Don't have a thing to go on

I don't know a thing to say to you...

There's a time and there's a place
It's not now, it's time to pace
Things I'd say but just can't face
All it means to say them
I could believe the things I feel
Then tomorrow get the same deal
Am I acting on something real?
Or am I blowing it again?

Hey, I live for that look
Hey, is that all it took?
I know why, I know why

Hey, it's all on your head
Hey, is that what you said?
I know why, I know why

You run around
And you won't see tomorrow
See today, no way
Time to pay
Up for not having
A time to even say

Hey, it's goin' no place
Hey, don't give me that face
I know why, I know why

Hey, be better this time
Hey, get out of my mind
I know why, I know why

You run around
And you won't see tomorrow
See today, no way
Time to pay
Up for not having
A single thing to say

Tell me now, tell me now

Things happen and no one told me You can't think, you can't drink it You laughed again then you rode me I won't drop it, you can't stop it now Hey lady, where you goin'? Hey lady, why ain't it snowing? Were you riding the chair alone? Hey lady, where's your friend? Hey lady, blew you off again Don't worry, I'll ride you up to the top Hey lady, sorry, that's the last stop I'll see you I'll see you All the way down I'll see you In the large flying cloud I'll see you I'll see you All the way down In the large flying cloud

Hey, what's on your mind? Hey, what's that got left behind? Tension running, how?, what for? Don't think I'm into you anymore Falling off the pace Run into you most every place And I hardly go outside Let's take a little ride I don't know, man, you decide How'd you pin that one on me? Haven't even done it yet How can that be? My move or do I chuck it? Stare it in the face or duck it Get me a bucket I disappear I would agree That's a distinct possibility Wrap my leg around the table I'll make the trip when I'm more stable Gotta cut that one leg free Hobblin' around, hold out for me I'll leave the house when I'm less scared Don't make me go, I'm not prepared Hey, what's on your mind? Hey, what's that got left behind? Was it me you saved that for? What's down at the core? Hey, I seen that look before Weren't you using that on me? Do you slap that glaze On every guy you see? My move or do I chuck it? Stare it in the face or duck it Get me a bucket [Solo] I don't know why you see me I don't know a thing to be My m
ove or do I chuck it? Stare it in the face or duck it Get me a bucket

I saw you down across the water
You're floating safely in the way you do
Then I scrammed before you saw me
I've gotta keep thinking you wanted to

By the shoreline, will you be fine? Or will it cover you?
And when you taste it, will you embrace it? What will you let it do to you?

Grab a look across the water
We grab a smile and then you're gone a while
With you it'd be across the water
When I'm losing it I like your style

By the shoreline, will you be fine? Or will it cover you?
And when you taste it, will you embrace it? What will you let it do to you?

Come on, baby
Drive me out of mind
Mind if I come home, along with you
And see what you do
This is crazy
And nothing more I want to see
The sea is not the safest place to sit and be so spacy

Scary things across the water
You'd never know till they have their way with you
You won't catch me deep in the water
However much I want to play with you

Don't stay in long
No one's that strong
Enough, not to crumble
Whenever the water wants you
Don't be so crazed
I'm just tryin' to save
You from losing everything you've got
This is no time to rot
Don't be fooled by
All the coolness rushing by
Don't let it grab your mind
Pull out now or you will find
All you strive for
Nothing, gone, no more
You're his servant now

I know these things have passed you by I know it's tough to even try It's such a different kind of scene I know you don't know what I mean Yeah well, I tried to tell you before I know all you want is more I'll always tell you different stuff No matter what won't be enough I figure it'll be cool sometime After I've cooked everyone I find I can only take it to that certain place It's just not cool, look at your face Whenever you get in my face There's something strange I start to taste Hold back, hold back, hold back Hold back, hold back, hold back It's all restrain I'm gettin' these days Is it okay or am I out of place So everytime you see me now You psyche for a minute Till you remember how I crawl here inside In mind with muck You stopped smiling Remember how everything sucked Dancing around what I could say Cause I just can't live that way Hold back, that's not enough to stay Hold back, hold back, hold back Hold back, hold back, hold back Hold back, hold back, hold back Hold back, hold back, hold back

There never really is a good time
There's always nothing much to say
Pretty good, not doing that fine
Getting up most every day
Steppin' out, I tried to fix it
Pulled a thumb out of that hole
Give me ingredients, I'll mix it
How can you move without a goal
There never really is a good time
There's always nothing much to say
Pretty good, not doing that fine
Getting up most every day
An excuse is all you're in for
The abuse is all you crave
Sure you know just what is in store
Wait and see if I'll behave
There never really is a good time
There's always nothing much to say
Pretty good, not doing that fine
Getting up most every day
There's a time, just let me know now
When it's with you I'll be glad
That I was right there just to show you
At least it's more than what you had
There never really is a good time
There never really is a good time
There's always nothing much to say
Pretty good, not doing that fine
Getting up most every day

I picture things a certain way.
Then go back to it another day.
The green mind said it's okay...
Cause you know where they're gonna be.
All's you have to do is come with me.
It's cool, they're probably asleep.

On the outside,
that's where they always hide.
Come to my side
and I'll introduce you to...
some of their kind.
I know you've always tried.
And now it's your time to take in their point of view,
though it's nothing new.

I been bouncin' off the wall,
I can't handle them for long.
They're cool, but I need you...
On a certain level I think they're great,
but on another I can't relate...
to anything they do.

On the outside,
might be with them tonight.
Unless you decide to come n' I'll check out you.
Hangin' heavy such a routine,
I've just begun to forget
why I seldom try to break out of their scene.
And now I gotta work on you,
so the frogs will hang and they'll always be hangin'...
Now we're here, what do we do?

I've been sortin' through the pros,
and cons of your eyes, farewell toads.
Can't you help move it along?
I been pickin' through my thoughts,
it's a shame my judgement rots...
and I sure feel rotten long...

[Solo]

On the outside...
well, it'll be a while.
I gotta unfry 'fore I pick it up with you.(Help me)
Do I need that stable care?
Don't I know that they'll be there?
Does that count now you've appeared?
Do I need that stable core?
Or do I jump for something more?
Are you all that I fear?

I been pickin' through my thoughts,
it's a shame my judgement rots...
and I sure feel rotten long...
It's a call that's tough to make.
It could be a big mistake.
Can't you help move it along?
If I keep stewin' 'bout how I feel,
eventually you'll split,
then I won't have to deal.(Sounds like a plan)
But it's kind of lame to let it slide,
knowin' either way I haven't tried.
Can't figure out where it all stands...
In a green mind...

there's no goin' back to that
i'm so numb, can't even react
didn't say it's not ok
but we aren't dealin' the same way

i ain't tellin' you a secret
i ain't tellin' you goodbye

it's the last thing on my mind
still you won't let things unwind
spinnin' tight around your head
can't you hear a word i've said

i ain't tellin' you a secret
i ain't tellin' you goodbye

when you call it's just not fair
it's the last thing you should share
i can't deal, i'll let you know
still i wish you'd let it go

i ain't tellin' you a secret
i ain't tellin' you goodbye

i'm tellin' you for one last time
it's not just you
the problem's mine to hide
i waited as long as i could
if you need it, sure i would
that's fine

well, there's no goin' back to that
i'm so numb can't even react
didn't say it's not ok
but we aren't dealin' the same way

i ain't tellin' you a secret
i ain't tellin' you goodbye
goodbye
goodbye
goodbye

i'm tellin' you for one last time
it's not just you
the problem's mine to hide

i waited as long as i could
if you need it, sure i would
that's fine

i'm takin' away a lot of stuff
i'm tellin' you it's rough
but not goodbye

I'd like to see you In the morning In the evening But you need a warning I'd like to see you It's a last ditch C'mon you gotta Ain't sayin' there's not a hitch Well, come on out now It's the only way Can't think I know how Is that all you're gonna let me say? I'd like to see you Don't you miss it? Lied again today And now I wish that You'd believe me when I need to You should be weary, I would if I were you Can I come along? I can't take the strain Now what else is wrong? Sure, I'll take the blame I'd like to see you In the morning In the evening But you need a warning I'd like to see you Don't you miss it? Lied again today Now I wish that...

You'd believe me when I need to You should be weary, I would if I were you Can I come along? I can't take the strain Now what else is wrong? Sure, I'll take the blame Come on out now It's the only way Can't think I know how. Is that all you're gonna let me say? You got things to do So, what else is new? Won't you give me some? Bring it back for me Won't you come and see? You're the only one So, what else is new? So, what else is new? You got things to do So, what else is new? Won't you give me some? Bring it back for me Won't you come and see? You're the only one You're the only one You're the only one

I'd like to come and see you
But what's it worth to know?
Promise you'll make it easy
You won't get me to go

I've been a wreck so long it's hard to pull it back,
but I'm on it,
and I want it,
and you flaunt it...
and it wakes me,
and it takes me,
and it rapes me

Gone away.
On the way

I want to let you go
I got a little red
Just can't pull it together
Before it goes to your head

Gone away.
On the way
On the way
On the way

[Solo]

I'd like to come and see you
But I think I'm on my way

Gone away
Gone away
On the way
On the way
On the way
Gone away

I've been a wreck so long,
it's hard to pull it out
Look to me,
I feel the fool again.

On this day where you're so messed it's clear
Can't explain the road you roam
Anyone who's been

As I walk with you,
It chills me so
To hear you say it's come to this, tell me this I care.

In a dream I always talk to you
You seem fine again, my sweet
Feels alright to me Is it right for you?

Flippin' out I try to call to you
Til' you come to me
Tell me what to do

And I know it's not the same, there's no blame
-Still I bother you-
And you say it's not true, dear, it's mine to fear
-Follow on through-

Come alive I know you'll sing with me
I won't sing to you
It's not a thing I do

Has it been a different feel for you?
Whole time this was goin' on
Or is it something new?

And I know it's not the same, there's no blame
-Still I bother you-
And you say it's not true, dear, it's mine to fear
-We won't coexist-
Any way you're not the same, it's the blame
-Follow on through-

It's a lingering that comes to me
Does it come to you?
Are we really through?

Any guy would do this thing for me
It's not much to ask
Why can't you?

I'm not gonna say I've had my way
You sure saw to that
What else can I do?

You promised so much, lied with every touch
I believed in you.
Follow along through.

I don't see you, I won't call you
I don't know enough to stall you
Is it me, or is it all you?
Guess, it's on and on

On a day, maybe I'd show you
But it's the least of all I go through
But the thing is I don't know you
And it's on and on

Trembling words
Don't make my eyes close
And if anyone then you'd know
I can't find out 'cause it won't show
And it's on and on
Every dream is shot by daylight
And I pray that maybe you're right
But if you don't, maybe I might
'Cause it's on and on

When it takes too long
I lose it I'll just hang while you abuse it
If you knew then why'd you choose it
'Cause it's on and on

You're not gonna get me through this are you
You're not gonna get me through this are you

Anytime I'm there to show you
But if it takes too long I know you
Out the door just leavin' me screwed
And it's on and on
Everytime I try to fight it It's so hard to seem excited
And if you don't turn I'll bite it
And it's on and on

You're not gonna get me through this are you
You're not gonna get me through this are you

[Solo]

I don't see you, I won't call you I don't know enough to stall you
Is it me, or is it all you?
Yes, it's on and on
Every dream is shot by daylight
And I pray maybe that you're right
But if you don't maybe I might
'Cause it's on and on

[Solo]

Do you know that it's alright?
I been thinkin', seein' that's not how it's gotta be
Ain't sayin' if it's worth the fight
I'm a space but you can count on me to save your place
And I know it's all to do with you and me
Do you know if you're against the deal?
We'll wait and see
But I'd love to hear that story once again
It's the only part of me you still defend

Did you know I heard your voice?
When I call to see if you're around, I have no choice
Then the news is in my face
Took a step to let the feeling go and lost my place

And I swear I hear the same thing every night
Once again no accounted for the hours I spent
Baked as any time I drifted out of sight
Remember when you didn't need this time to mend

Anywhere you'd like to go
Would it help to be inside the life I couldn't know?
If you shake it, it won't show
Hold out for me, 'cause bailin' at this point is really low.

And I know it's all to do with just a friend
And I can't decipher messages you send
But I'd love to hear that story once again
It's the only part of me you still defend [Solo]

You know it hurts me To see those people hangin' 'round you all the time What about someday? To know you're laughin' there is messin' with my mind Damage setting in Tell me where you been Try not to ask again Breakouts I can't defend Twisted messages I send I walk over and we smile and all get set Where we take up Is where I wake up It's a vice that's feelin' tight around my head I can't place it Still can't waste it It's kind of useless To tell you everything that needs to end today I'd be confused less If you'd just grab me your way, then be on your way I can't let it go Starting to really show Don't you think I've tried?

Don't you want it inside? What could be left to hide? [Solo] You know it hurts me To see those people hangin' 'round you all the time It sure seems lonesome But you're still hangin' there, it's messin' with my mind You can't expect much Not so out of touch If I ask again Nothing I'll defend But I can pretend I walked over and we smile and all the rest Where we take up Is where I wake up It's a two ton weight that's wrapped around my chest I just knew it Can't get through it And now it's finally just inches from my eye I can't place it Still can't waste it When you stomp on the last thing I've left to try Is where I wake up

In the place you said you'd meet me, I don't see you hanging around -i'm goin' home- if that's all you ever tell me, seems you don't wanna be found -and I'm goin' home- don't come over, I can't
Ower no more meetin', I been beaten got a blast of what I should be busy doing. yes, I'm lost -i'm goin' home- I want to tell you that I miss you, but I'm pissed you blew me off -i'm goin' home-
Ore meetin', I been beaten go ahead fake it, I can't shake it I breath all alone I need nothing, I can do by the pound the tension's mountin' wrapped around me feelin' tight -i'm goin' home- if
E castin' out some psycho, you'll need me. tantrum? I won't bite -i'm goin' home- on a day that's burnin' this crazed, don't tempt me 'cause I might -i'm goin' home- if it's gonna be the last ti


Ell then maybe it's alright -i'm goin' home- it's inside, but go ahead fight it I've about had it, go ahead grab it I can't take it, go ahead fake it I breath all alone for you I need and you kn
's true I breath all alone fo
R you I need nothin', I can do people tell me that you miss me and I guess I'm doin' fine

Run outside, my house is burnin', your house is light up, now I'm learnin', it's not a good sign, wheels are turnin' and they're rollin' home to you. left a few things I'll be back for, it's a d
Still need a few more when you're scratchin' at the back door and I'm rollin' home to you. scratch it off, it won't stop peelin'. but you're hooked, you just stopped dealin', don't need walls yo

D a ceiling 'cause you're floatin' off again. run outside, my house is burnin', I'm light up, now I'm learnin'. it's not a good sign wheels are turnin', rollin' home to you left a few things, i'
Back for. it's a drag. still need a few more. not a good sign. and I'm rollin' home to you. [solo]

Hey, I gotta start it
MCs be carted, off
ya soft
Dinosaur Jr. will flood that's gotta warn ya
what in blazes
hey this, is phat
weigh this
I'll portray this
photographs, so the last laugh
is mine, you're behind
for the mind, and for the soul
that's how I roll
now I hold
the mic, with my life
depended on it
I'm doin' ya bond it
my non gets warts it
and I'm apart from wackness
I'm separated
did you like how I spiked the ball
despite ya all
you could come bite a small portion
there's more in the vault
halt, have a malt
I alta your brain patterens
yet it's my fault
I sustain phatter blends
of words heard, stampede
damn he the speech with two teach?

"Just me, no simile, never flow simpily, cause it was meant
to be, the
truth, the truth, and nothing but the truth, I tell it to
the youth,
propelling with the proof, in the puddin', wouldn't you like
to know?
Oh, no you didn't, my flows never quittin', and that's the
truth, the
mothephfuckin' truth my man."
I'm on the scrimmage
waitin' for you phucking imitations
and I'm not descriminating
myself, when I'm making my wealth
pure facts
it's hard for me to endure wack MCs
I lay my tracks with ease
I'm tellin' you that Del is truth
appelin' through your arteries
you scar your knees
bowing, praising, now when I phase in
like Kitty Pride
city wide
confer to kick the rumor
him admit he lies
the truth will set you free
when I upset MCs
execute MCs
I do my best to mute MCs
all it takes is intelligence
I'm great with embellishments
they need a savior
so Del is sent...
"Yeah, the truth, the truth, the nothing but the truth, I
tell it to
the youth, propelling with the proof, in the puudin',
wouldn't you
like to know?, Oh, no you didn't, my flow is never quittin',
and
that's the truth, the motherphucking truth my man, the
truth, the
motherphucking truth, I'll punch you in your tooth, ass drop
the roof,
bitch..."
You know my attributes
so don't act cute
it's moot
a closed casket
the most massive
fluff, just me
no simile
never flow simpily
cause it was meant to be
never concluded
sever your crew with
microlazer surgery,
I get Adam split up like atoms like the Molecule Man
now all of you stand
like a congregation
on the basement titric
hip-hop
not carin' sharin'
tearin' Jones here in clones
wearin' bones
skeletons, your plasma is like gelatin
and tell a friend
who's developin'
cause Del's intelligent...
"Yeah, my lyrical technique, will make ya body freak, my
lyrical
technique, will make ya body tweak, my lyrical technique,
will make
ya body seek, the beaning, double-teaming, on your
motherphuckin'
brain. Yeah, see that hoe, too, yeah, bitch phuck
it...slammin'

I know your name
I know the people out there feel the same
I know you're gone
I hope you've got some friends to come along

I know you're out there
I know you're gone
You can't say that's fair
Can't you be wrong?

I feel ok
Sure, I know that's not what people say
Maybe they're wrong
Maybe you weren't on my side all along

I know you're out there
I know you're gone
You can't say that's fair
Can't you be wrong?

I know you're out there
You're still a case
It's still the place
Weren't you invited?
It's what you can't spare
Whatever's left, just hide the rest
And bring it right in

I know it's sick
I know you think again it's just a trick
Maybe I've changed
Just tell me was this all in vain?

I know you're out there
I know this face it's not erased
Weren't you invited?
It's what you can't spare
Whatever's left, just hide the rest
And bring it right in

Maintained inside
I've lost my range
Feeling strange
Weren't you invited?
Just never tried
It's still the place
You're still the case
Now bring it right in

Come on with me
Tell me all about it
Come on with me
Tell me all about it
Come on with me
And tell me all about it
I needed to feel you there
Oh you'll doubt it

Come on with me
Tell me all about it
Come on with me
Tell me all about it
Come on with me
And tell me all about it
I needed to feel you there
Oh you'll doubt it

Just come on with me
Tell me all about it
Come on with me
Tell me all about it

Please don't leave me not like this
What about all that we'll miss
Done it all and what a waste
I don't want this rage misplaced

Please don't leave me, not just yet
'Cause it's brutal, can't forget
Nothin' else we could have done
Still it's killin' me you're gone

Well, come on with me
Tell me all about it
I needed to feel you there
Oh you'll doubt it

Come on with me
And tell me all about it
I needed to feel you there
Never doubt it

Just come on with me
Tell me all about it
Come on with me
Tell me all about it
Come on, come on