I saw the mark
And I like the way it feels
Something sleek to unify
From the ground up was designed to hold up
All your crumbling ideals
Something simple as a symbol
But you know what it resembles don’t you?
Be on your best behavior, be on guard
'Cause I can guarantee you something is watching us
Now it's not the devil but it's not god
And that's what makes it a thousand times more dangerous
Grab your guns grab your knives
Live the decadent life
At the bottom of the barrel's when you know that you've arrived
Got a tiny little problem in the shape of a friend
I know there's something wrong
But I can't put my finger on it
You stood up for me once, but never again
You did me less of a favor and more of a mess
And if you've got commitment issues, I understand
But it's a nasty habit, you must confess
And I may come to you with the voice of a man
Making promises and acting the diplomat
And I may come to you singing "kill, kill the lamb"
But I can promise I don't have the brains for that
I'm a beast I'm a beast
Get my ass on a leash
Just because I wear the mark
It doesn't mean that I believe
Got a tiny little problem in the shape of a friend
I know he's an impostor
But I'm too gone to shout about it
I know there's something wrong
But I can't put my finger on it
The album packs in interesting arrangements and takes time to try out a few different sounds. Much lighter than my stuff. But that's a good thing sometimes. Collin Kravis
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