Aesthetic (2003)



1.   Such A Tragedy
2.   ... / Instrumental
3.   For The Taking
4.   Regrets And Romance
5.   When Flying Feels Like Falling
6.   Ultimatums For Egos
7.   My Heart Your Hands

"Such A Tragedy"
 
You used to be my angel,
but now you're more like the devil.
Keep on talking darling,
you're bound to kill yourself...
with another thousand words.

And tear my eyes right out;
I'd rather see you, without them anyway.
And tear my eyes right out;
I'd rather see, without them anyway.

Take me away
(Take me away)
I don't know you anymore.
(I don't know)
Take me away
(Take me away)
I don't know you anymore.

After tomorrow,
things just won't ever be the same again.
Keep on running darling,
you're bound to kill yourself...
with another thousand miles.

And tear my eyes right out;
I'd rather see you, without them anyway.
And tear my eyes right out;
I'd rather see, without them anyway.

Take me away
(Take me away)
I don't know you anymore.
(I don't know)
Take me away
(Take me away)
I don't know you anymore.

And I know you will never
(rip my heart out)
listen to me again.
You will never
(rip my heart out and leave it beating on the floor)
listen to me again.

Take me away
(Take me away)
I don't know you anymore.
(I don't know)
Take me away
(Take me away)
I don't know you anymore.
(I don't know)

"For The Taking"
 
I've got the world crashing down
Down around my feet.
[x2]

Time is only temporary, this will not last forever
(Around my feet, come crashing down again)
[x4]

Before you take me home, there's just a few things I wanted you to know
Take a deep breath, it's been an hour
And we've been walking for a million miles tonight
Don't fight the things I know you want to say to me.
So please, don't make it harder than it has to be.
Don't make it harder than it has to be.
Don't make it harder than it has to be.

Time is only temporary, this will not last forever
(Around my feet, come crashing down again)
[x4]

Before you take me home, please don't tell me what I don't wanna know.
Wipe your eyes dry, you'll see clearer.
The end of this is coming close to us, don't rush
I've heard that line a million times from you
And it's true, the midnight sky has another shade of blue.
The midnight sky has another shade of blue.
The midnight sky has another shade of

My heart is yours for the taking.
My heart is yours... for the taking!

The world is falling like a final curtain to my feet,
And the wish for your applause is taking over me.
[x2]

[Note: There is a demo version of this song with words "Take your first breath"
instead of "Take a deep breath" in the first verse and "A new shade of blue"
instead of "Another shade of blue" in the second verse]

"Regrets And Romance"
 
Now I see the truth in your eyes.
This time it could be forever.
Now I see the truth in your eyes.
Tell me what you're looking for.

To fall asleep with you would be heaven;
for once this dream won't be short lived.
Take me with you show me all life's splendors.

I've been waiting for life's last breath.
I've been waiting for life's last breath.

The world wouldn't turn without you;
breathing its air, I'd take you anywhere.
For once this is one of those dreams
that I can spare, but you'd rather spare me.
Now I see the truth in your eyes.
This time it could be forever.
I'll trust you if you'll just trust me.
Tell me what you're looking for.
Now I see the truth in your eyes.
This time it will be forever.
I'll trust you if you'll just trust me.
If this isn't what you wanted, then tell me what is.
Tell me

And our roles have been filled, as they should
with hidden messages in secret songs.
This is my last breath of air, your last chance to love.


[Another version of this song, supposed to be a demo one:]

Now I see the truth in your eyes.
This time it will last forever.
Now I see the truth in your eyes.
Tell me what you're looking for.

To fall asleep with you would be heaven;
for once this dream won't be short lived.
Take me with you show me all life's splendors.

I've been waiting for life's last breath.
I've been waiting for life's last breath.

The world wouldn't turn without you;
breathing its air, I'd take you anywhere.
For once this is one of those dreams
that I can spare, but you'd rather spare me.
Now I see the truth in your eyes.
This time it will be forever.
I'll trust you if you'll just trust me.
Tell me what you're looking for.
Now I see the truth in your eyes.
This time it will be forever.
I'll trust you if you'll just trust me.
If this isn't what you wanted, then tell me what is.

But our roles have been filled, as they should
with hidden messages in secret songs.
This is my last breath of air.

(Why did you go, I don't wanna be alone
Take me with you
Take me with you
Take me with you
I wanna be with you
Take me with you)

I'll never miss it, the way you regret
Everything means everyone
The second I thought
That I had it all
You were the first one
To tell me I'm wrong

I'll never accept, the way you regret
Everything means everyone
The second I thought
That I had it all
You were the first one
To tell me I'm wrong

But you were my light
in darkness and darkness is
everything, that's around me
So live all your days,
as if we have never met
They'll be better than ones we've spent

"When Flying Feels Like Falling"
 
It's days like these, that make me feel
like I want to bleed through my heart again
It's days like these, that make me feel
like I might as well be on my own again

I take back everything I said about loving you
Now that you've left me on the ground
I can fly away to someone new
Don't pretend like I don't know you're untrue

I never meant to bring you down
nothing but good intentions
I never meant to bring you down

It's days like these, that make me feel
Like I want to bleed through my heart again
It's days like these, that make me feel
Like I might as well be on my own again

I take back everything I said about loving you
Now that you've left me on the ground
I can fly away to someone new
Don't pretend like I don't know you're untrue

I never meant to bring you down
Nothing but good intentions
I never meant to bring you down

Take it back (Take it back)
This time (This time)
I'll just move on
I'll just move on

Take it back (Take it back)
This time (This time)
I'll just move on
I'll just move on

Take my heart (Take my heart)
Make it gray (Make it gray)
I'll never forget
I'll never forget

Take my heart (Take my heart)
Make it gray (Make it gray)
I'll never forget
I'll never forget

Take my heart (Take my heart)
Make it gray (Make it gray)
I'll never forget
I'll never forget

"Ultimatums For Egos"
 
The last thing that I wanted was your company,
But still you came running back here anyway.
And the truth is that I'll never tell you anything
'Cause every time I try my words come out and kill me quick.

Crush (crush my dreams I'll fade away)
My dreams (crush my dreams I'll fade away)
As long as what you wanted was for me to be miserable,
I'm breaking down everyday, the sky is a new shade of grey.
Trying to say you're sorry when these were your intentions;
Can't take back what you've said. I'll never forgive, I'll never forget
(Cross my heart)

The last thing that I needed was your sympathy,
But you still showed it to me anyway.
You live for your excuses, and you should know by now
That every time you try your words come out and kill you quick.

Crush (crush my dreams I'll fade away)
My dreams (crush my dreams I'll fade away)
As long as what you wanted was for me to be miserable,
I'm breaking down everyday, the sky is a new shade of grey.
Trying to say you're sorry when these were your intentions;
Can't take back what you've said. I'll never forgive, I'll never...

Why don't you throw away everything to gain nothing at all
But one less person who cares if you end up dead....I'll just forget

[Note: There is also a demo version of this song where first line goes
"Something I never wanted was your company"]

"My Heart Your Hands"
 
Here's a letter I'm writing to you.
Of all the things I never could have said (And it's the truth).
It's the letter you're burning from me.
Of all the things YOU NEVER WANTED TO HEAR!

I don't know what I am trying to say.
STENCIL IN YOUR HEART INTO ANOTHER'S HANDS!
And you're saying.. NOTHING AT ALL!
NOTHING! AT ALL!

I don't know what I am trying to say.
STENCIL IN YOUR HEART INTO ANOTHER'S HANDS!
And you say it best... MY HEART YOUR HANDS!
MY HEART! YOUR HANDS!

CAN YOU FEEL IT BURN?
CAN YOU FEEL IT BURN?
CAN YOU FEEL IT BURN?
BURN INSIDE, BURN INSIDE YOUR HEART!
BURN INSIDE YOUR HEART!

HERE'S A LETTER I'M WRITING TO YOU!
WITH ALL THE THINGS I NEVER COULD HAVE SAID!
IT'S THE LETTER YOU'RE BURNING FROM ME!
OF ALL THE THINGS YOU NEVER WANTED TO HEAR!

I don't know what I am trying to say.
STENCIL IN MY HEART INTO ANOTHER'S HANDS!
And you're saying... NOTHING AT ALL!
NOTHING! AT ALL!
NOTHING! AT ALL!

I don't know what I am trying to say.
STENCIL IN YOUR HEART INTO ANOTHER'S HANDS!
And you say it best... My heart your hands..

(Close your eyes..)
(Close your eyes..)
(Close your eyes..)
Close your eyes and think of me.
I'm taking back everything.
Close your eyes and think of me.
I'm taking back everything.

I CAN'T! I CAN'T FORGET YOUR FACE!
(Here's a letter, you'll burn)
I CAN'T! I CAN'T FORGET WHAT YOU'VE SAID!
(Here's a letter, you'll burn)
I CAN'T ERASE THE MEMORIES!
(Here's a letter, you'll burn)
IT'S LIKE RUNNING FROM A GHOST!
(Here's a letter, you'll burn)

You're burning from me..
You're burning from me..
I CAN'T FORGET YOUR FACE!
You're burning from me..
I CAN'T FORGET THE THINGS YOU'VE SAID!

Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Body Count (2004)



1.   Soliloquy
2.   The One Armed Boxer vs. The Flying Guillotine
3.   Note To Self
4.   I Liked You Better Before You Were Naked On The Internet
5.   Featuring Some Of Your Favorite Words
6.   Emily
7.   Secrets Don't Make Friends
8.   Populace In Two
9.   Kiss Me, I'm Contagious
10.   Minuet / Instrumental
11.   Ride The Wings Of Pestilence
12.   [Hidden Track]

"The One Armed Boxer vs. The Flying Guillotine"
 
..Kill the lights

Hello, ladies and gentlemen,
I'm glad you've graced me with your presence
You're in time to see me wrestle with my conscience
And staring in the si-si-si-silence

You see, I came to save the stage,
I hope I'm not too late
Passion called from back behind the curtain screaming,
"Sonny, this is urgent"

Fill these 50 persons with a purpose,
But don't just give it away
Inspiration isn't cheap these days,
You better make them earn it

You better make them earn it, make them earn it!
You better make them earn it, make them earn it!

Hello, ladies and gentlemen,
I'm glad you've graced me with your presence
You're in time to see me wrestle with my conscience
And staring in the si-si-si-silence

You see, I came to save the stage,
I hope I'm not too late
Passion called from back behind the curtain screaming,
"Sonny, this is urgent"
[x2]

How do I address a letter to my generation?
"Sonny", she said, "save yourself the postage"
How do I address a letter to my generation?
"Sonny", she said, "sing it in person"

"Note To Self"
 
Two roads... split off from here,
and my life goes running in opposite directions.
Exaggerating the barrier between who I am, and who I want to be.

I wanted to be that breath of fresh air,
When everything smelled so insincere.
But this taste still lingers in my mouth,
Deceit has ways of sticking around.
And I'm ready to disappear,
Vacation seems far, seems far from here.

Note to self: I miss you terribly.
This is what we call a tragedy.
Come back to me, come back to me, to me.
Note to self: I miss you terribly.
This is what we call a tragedy.
Come back to me, back to me, to me.

I can feel my mind, wandering again.
Into where I don't know, and will I ever get home?
Time starts moving, faster than I can.
And I'm sick of this scene,
I need a break from routine.

I can feel my mind, wandering again.
Into where I don't know, and will I ever get home?
Time starts moving, faster than I can.
And I'm sick of this scene,
I need a break from routine.

Two roads... split off from here,
and my life goes running in opposite directions.
Exaggerating the barrier between who I am, and who I want to be.

Which part of me is lost? I feel so close, and yet I am so far.
Which part of me is lost? I feel so close, and yet I am so...far!...