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Dying in Style

by Tim Prentiss

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(Note on lyrics: This is likely one of the first pop songs ever sung from the point of view of an authoritarian dictator. Unless you count every song by James Brown.)

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The leader waves and smiles at the crowd
With kinder thoughts than he can say out loud
I'll know you by your smile
While I'm just dying in style

If I've been cruel it's only been for you
Turning history's wheel to steer us through
What will they say when I'm gone?
I'm on top now--that won't last long
And I know you won't be calling out my name
When a street lamp pole is where I hang

It's just the bargain that we made
Well some may win, but none are saved

Any little sound can make you flinch
When outside the weak are buried inch-by-inch
We all get some blood on our hands
Don't act like you don't understand
You've seen those who
Have been torn and left for dead
And eyeless staring at the sun

It's just the bargain that we made
Well some may win but none are saved
I'll disappear in smoke and flame
To fade away would be a shame
It's just the bargain that we made

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released August 15, 2014
Jen Scaffidi: Bass
Jason Kellner: Drums
Dan Ruby: Synthesizer

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