The Fear
Bates College Crosstones Lyrics

I wanna be rich and I want lots of money
Money is the most important thing to me and I want as much of it as possible.

I don't care about clever, I don't care about funny
Intelligence and humor are not important to me; only money matters.

I want loads of clothes and I want loads of diamonds
I desire material possessions such as clothes and jewelry.

I heard people die while they're trying to find them
I am aware of the dangers and risks associated with striving for excessive wealth.

And I'll take my clothes off and it will be shameless
I am willing to do anything for attention and fame, including being immodest.

Cause everyone knows that's how you get famous
Exhibitionism and scandal are the quickest routes to becoming popular and successful.

I'll look at the sun and I'll look in the mirror
I am confident in myself and my path towards wealth and fame.

I'm on the right track, yeah, I'm onto a winner
I believe that my goals will eventually bring me success and fulfillment.

I don't know what's right and what's real anymore
I am unsure about my values and what truly matters in life.

And I don't know how I'm meant to feel anymore
I am disconnected from my emotions and unsure how to respond to life's challenges and joys.

When do you think it will all become clear?
I am seeking clarity and direction for my life.

Cause I'm being taken over by the fear
I am paralyzed by fear and anxiety about the future.

Life's about film stars and less about mothers
Celebrity and glamour are more important than family and relationships.

It's all about fast cars and cussing each other
Aggressive language and material possessions are the markers of success and status.

But it doesn't matter cause I'm packing plastic
As long as I have credit cards and access to money, nothing else matters.

And that's what makes my life so f*cking fantastic
My wealth and material possessions are the source of my happiness and satisfaction.

I am a weapon of massive consumption
I am driven by a compulsion to acquire and consume more and more material goods.

It's not my fault it's how I'm programmed to function
I blame external factors for my obsession with material possessions and wealth.

Forget about guns and forget about ammunition
Violent means of achieving power and success are not relevant to me.

Cause I'm killing them all on my own little mission
I am focused on my own goals and success, independent of external factors or competition.

I'm not a saint but I'm not a sinner
I am neither particularly good nor particularly bad; I am just focused on my own success and interests.

And everything's cool as long as I'm getting thinner
My personal appearance and weight are important to me, as they contribute to my sense of self-worth and success.

When do you think it will all become clear?
I am still searching for clarity and direction in my life, despite my focus on wealth and material success.

Cause I'm being taken over by the fear
My preoccupation with money and success is driven by fear and anxiety about the future, rather than genuine passion or purpose.