Knifethrower
Spermbirds Lyrics

Need to write a letter or screaming would be better
I feel the need to communicate my thoughts and feelings to others, but I'm not sure if I should do it in writing or through an outburst of emotion.

Just to let some people know that I'm still alive
I want to make sure that others are aware that I'm still present and existing in this world.

Lately I've been thinking that maybe I should change
I'm contemplating the idea of altering my behavior or attitude in some way.

But to tell the whole truth I still haven't decided
I haven't made up my mind about whether or not to actually make any changes.

'cause most situations
Because in many cases,

Are rarely as good
The outcome is often not as favorable

Or bad as they seem on the face of it
Or as negative as they may appear at first glance.

What's given from the left
What is provided on one side,

Is taken from the right
Is taken away from the other side.

I know all these things 'cause I'm a knifethrower
I am aware of these things because I have learned how to throw knives, which has given me insight into the nature of balance and duality in life.

Everybody's got a fake smile
Most people put on a false display of happiness or contentment.

One that they use every once in a while
They only show this fake smile on occasion.

Everybody's got a long time
Everyone has an extended period of time

To practise their lies and their smalltown crimes
To master their deceitful behavior and unlawful actions within their local community.

Everybody every now and then
From time to time, everyone

Can use a helping hand from a helping friend
Could benefit from some assistance or support from a trustworthy friend.

Most people got a lot to learn
The majority of individuals have a great deal to discover.

Try to tell myself that I know just where I stand
I attempt to convince myself that I have a clear position or stance on something.

But the conviction that I seek is just not there
However, I am lacking the necessary strong belief or confidence.

Instead a long line
Instead, there is a lengthy list

Of statements that I've eaten
Of things that I have accepted or internalized.

And I'll do it again
And I will likely continue to do so in the future.

'cause I'm a knifethrower
Because I have learned the art of knife throwing, which has given me some insight into the power of mental acceptance and belief.

Everybody's got a wrong mind
Most people have distorted or inaccurate thoughts and perspectives.

In a wrong head and a horrible timing
Their incorrect thoughts are compounded by an overall flawed mindset and ineffective timing.

Everybody's being lied to
Everyone is being deceived

By everyone else, including me and you
By each other, as well as by ourselves.

Everybody wants a guarantee
People desire assurance

From some so-called god that they can't see
From a higher power which they cannot physically observe.

Most people don't have a clue
The vast majority of individuals lack understanding or knowledge.

It's just a goddamn shame
It is an unfortunate and regretful circumstance.

That the one without a thing to say
That the person who has nothing to contribute or express

Always talks the loudest - people listen anyway
Is often the one who speaks the most loudly, and yet people still take heed of what they say.

Now if I knew what I was doing
If I were more certain of my actions or decisions

Then I probably wouldn't do it
Then I likely would not be engaged in my current behavior or situation.