CHINOIS

I BELONG NOWHERE

Come on, bring me to my knees,

spit right on my face.

The marks you leave on me will set the record straight.

Is it too hard to reconcile, forget, forgive, and be set free?

Can’t stress it enough: life doesn’t go your way.

Can somebody tell me how bad it is

to be away from what you think or feel?

I’ve been dealing with your words,

and they do not make sense at all.

I can’t relate to those who want to impose control.

Do you really hear yourself?

I won’t bend to your will.

You say it’s black and white,

but here’s the one that’s gray.

Can somebody tell me how bad it is

to be away from what you think or feel?

I don’t understand what you want me to be,

another corpse, another slave?

You brag about being nice,

give nothing but disrespect.

You’ll never twist my arm.

I belong nowhere!

Can somebody tell me how bad it is

to be away from what you think or feel?

I don’t understand what you want me to be,

another corpse, another slave?

I belong nowhere but myself.

DEAR SELF

Dear self,

I know you’re here, and please, do not ignore me, ’cause I’m trying to make you think.

We have succumbed to fear, but we can’t keep on hiding from mistakes and thoughts that always chase us down.

Do you see it now?

Every time we let the darkness in, there’s also light.

You can’t walk away from the pain and tears that somehow heal the wounds inside.

I know I overlooked the signs and helped the monster grow.

I can’t believe I stare as my heart rots.

And I’m the one to blame.

I’ve chosen ignorance instead of facing my own hell.

And I see it now.

Every time we let the darkness in, there’s also light.

I won’t walk away from the pain and tears that somehow heal the wounds inside.

And if we get aligned,

we’ll find there’s more to this than meets the eye.

OUT OF COLOR

When looking on the bright side doesn’t seem enough,

and it is hard to follow those happy quotes...

I wonder if the shadows crawling up my skin...

Could you just shut up for a second?

I can’t concentrate.

I wish I could be spared the lecture.

I wish I could forget the stress.

“Find better vibes and don’t be anxious.”

Why is it something that I can’t comprehend?

What hides inside, things you can’t explain,

if you know how to read them,

can mollify the voices in your head,

ease your wrath,

lay doubt to rest.

How come?

Am I supposed to think these feelings don’t belong to me?

Will I ever “break a leg”?

How could I get rid of helplessness?

You wouldn’t understand...

Can’t you see that I need a fucking break?

What hides inside, things you can’t explain,

if you know how to read them,

can mollify the voices in your head,

ease your wrath,

lay doubt to rest.

Days go by while waiting at the door.

I’ll hold the frame, because it’s breaking down.

FIRST CONTACT

Hey, it’s me again...
I know you think I’m bothering you, but you gotta see the bigger picture.
You need me as much as I need you.
We’re meant to be together.
Tell me you haven’t thought about it.
I know you have, and it’s the right thing to do.
We have the chance to do something great.
We just have to talk.
You can see it as a fresh start, as a new interaction, a first contact...

CAN’T HOLD ME DOWN

I’ve tried so many times to get back on my feet.

Sometimes it’s hard to fight, and it feels… I can’t compete.

You talk and give advice, but I’m the one taking the hits.

Don’t try to tell me how to live my life; 

keep it to yourself

I already know the drill.

I already know the drill.

Yeah...

You can’t hold me...

I wanna make it clear.

You can’t hold me...

I’d rather die than live in pain.

I wonder if I should give up,

but even failure is denied to me.

There’s no escape from moving on,

and even so, there’s no guarantee.

We strive and hope for our plans to come out fine,

when in the end, results are not ruled by the effort.

I’ll do my best, and if I fall, I’ll make it count.

You can’t hold me...

I wanna make it clear.

You can’t hold me...

I’d rather die than live in pain.

You can’t hold me...

I didn’t ask for your concern.

You can’t hold me down!

I’ll stand my ground.

DEAR SELF

Dear self,

I know you’re here, and please, do not ignore me, ’cause I’m trying to make you think.

We have succumbed to fear, but we can’t keep on hiding from mistakes and thoughts that always chase us down.

Do you see it now?

Every time we let the darkness in, there’s also light.

You can’t walk away from the pain and tears that somehow heal the wounds inside.

I know I overlooked the signs and helped the monster grow.

I can’t believe I stare as my heart rots.

And I’m the one to blame.

I’ve chosen ignorance instead of facing my own hell.

And I see it now.

Every time we let the darkness in, there’s also light.

I won’t walk away from the pain and tears that somehow heal the wounds inside.

And if we get aligned,

we’ll find there’s more to this than meets the eye.

KEINE LUST

Ich hab keine Lust
Ich hab keine Lust
Ich hab keine Lust
Ich hab keine Lust

Ich habe keine Lust, mich nicht zu hassen
Hab keine Lust, mich anzufassen
Ich hätte Lust zu onanieren
Hab keine Lust, es zu probieren
Ich hätte Lust, mich auszuzieh'n
Hab keine Lust, mich nackt zu seh'n

Ich hätte Lust mit großen Tieren
Hab keine Lust, es zu riskieren
Hab keine Lust, vom Schnee zu geh'n
Hab keine Lust zu erfrieren, rah

Ich hab keine Lust
Ich hab keine Lust
Ich hab keine Lust
Nein, ich hab keine Lust

Ich habe keine Lust, etwas zu kau'n
Denn ich hab keine Lust, es zu verdau'n
Hab keine Lust, mich zu wiegen
Hab keine Lust, im Fett zu liegen

Ich hätte Lust mit großen Tieren
Hab keine Lust, es zu riskieren
Hab keine Lust, vom Schnee zu geh'n
Hab keine Lust zu erfrieren

Ich bleibe einfach liegen
Und wieder zähle ich die Fliegen
Lustlos fasse ich mich an
Und merke bald, ich bin schon lange kalt

So kalt
Mir ist kalt, so kalt
Mir ist kalt

Mir ist kalt, so kalt
Mir ist kalt, so kalt
Mir ist kalt, so kalt
Mir ist kalt

Ich hab keine Lust

FEAR AS FAITH

They look for shelter, hiding deep in the dark.

We join our hands and pray death won’t take our lives,

’cause every statement we create will arise as the sharpened blade that cuts through their disguise.

While feeding lies, ignoring us, and doubting our faith,

the heretics do nothing more but segregate.

They do not get we hold the truth. 

We’ll show them if we must.

We can’t consent; spare the rod, spoil the child.

If you believe, you’ll understand: salvation lies within our arms.

Give up your mind. Bow down. Say nothing.

Our will is now your god.

And those who can’t, those wandering minds,

we’ll get them soon enough.

Our fallacies come from the sky. 

No one can oppose.

Here, my dear.

I know you suffer.

I can feel it too.

Accept the nonsense that we offer.

Come now, face it, it’s the best for you.

Rejoice!

If you believe, you’ll understand: salvation lies within our arms.

Give up your mind. Bow down. Say nothing.

Our will is now your god.

Our will is now your god.

CAN’T HOLD ME DOWN

I’ve tried so many times to get back on my feet.

Sometimes it’s hard to fight, and it feels… I can’t compete.

You talk and give advice, but I’m the one taking the hits.

Don’t try to tell me how to live my life; 

keep it to yourself

I already know the drill.

I already know the drill.

Yeah...

You can’t hold me...

I wanna make it clear.

You can’t hold me...

I’d rather die than live in pain.

I wonder if I should give up,

but even failure is denied to me.

There’s no escape from moving on,

and even so, there’s no guarantee.

We strive and hope for our plans to come out fine,

when in the end, results are not ruled by the effort.

I’ll do my best, and if I fall, I’ll make it count.

You can’t hold me...

I wanna make it clear.

You can’t hold me...

I’d rather die than live in pain.

You can’t hold me...

I didn’t ask for your concern.

You can’t hold me down!

I’ll stand my ground.

RAGE

We’re done with buying all the lies they sell.

We finally see the hoax.

We’ve felt their thumbs over our heads,

intending to subdue our thoughts.

Once you’re under the veil, they hunt you one by one.

If you surrender, then you’re gone.

It’s time to raise our voice.

We’re always living under attack

by those who point and judge as if they were the ones in charge.

Show them how wrong they are.

Don’t trust the propaganda;

it was built so they could set our fall.

Desperate times need desperate measures.

They will kill to grow in force.

“Don’t you worry, these boys are here to help.

Just put your hands behind your back, obey for heaven’s sake!”

Wait!

It’s not the way.

Forcing your hand on others will not make them behave.

It’s time to raise our voice.

We’re always living under attack

by those who point and judge as if they were the ones in charge.

Show them how wrong they are.

All of you who live scared and oppressed,

all the ones who feel the world is a mess,

gather up!

Bring your brothers and sisters.

Together we’ll have to make a stand.

This one goes out to you,

and the ones who bring death.

This time, we’ll make them feel our rage.

They’ll learn from their mistake.

WILDLANDS

While I'm staring at this bottle full of Scotch,

can’t help but wonder how we got this far.

’Cause things outside are really getting out of hand,

and even if you close your eyes, believe me, we’re in hell.

And I keep thinking about old times, when everything was easier, even if it was not.

At least I have the chance to sit here and drink…

Hey, let's have a toast!

Don’t mind the crazy lines I say…

What would it take for all of us to realize the mess we’re in?

Instead of moving forward, we’re heading for the end.

There are the ones who claim that we’re the species in command.

The more they do, however, the more that we forget.

As we embrace the rules men have created,

we refuse to fight, agree to hide the truth. 

It is our fault.

Every step towards progress means decline now,

unless we make amends.

Denial of reality won’t save our lives

when final words are not for us to say.

Every step towards progress means decline;

denial of reality won’t save our lives.

As we embrace the rules men have created,

we refuse to fight, agree to hide the truth. 

It is our fault.

FEAR AS FAITH

They look for shelter, hiding deep in the dark.

We join our hands and pray death won’t take our lives,

’cause every statement we create will arise as the sharpened blade that cuts through their disguise.

While feeding lies, ignoring us, and doubting our faith,

the heretics do nothing more but segregate.

They do not get we hold the truth. 

We’ll show them if we must.

We can’t consent; spare the rod, spoil the child.

If you believe, you’ll understand: salvation lies within our arms.

Give up your mind. Bow down. Say nothing.

Our will is now your god.

And those who can’t, those wandering minds,

we’ll get them soon enough.

Our fallacies come from the sky. 

No one can oppose.

Here, my dear.

I know you suffer.

I can feel it too.

Accept the nonsense that we offer.

Come now, face it, it’s the best for you.

Rejoice!

If you believe, you’ll understand: salvation lies within our arms.

Give up your mind. Bow down. Say nothing.

Our will is now your god.

Our will is now your god.