Lawrence Arms

Lyrics Smokestacks Lawrence Arms

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Smokestacks


i listened to the megaphone man.
he said we were facing the end.
that's so much better than my mom and dad who said this is just the beginning .....
cuz they're in love with their shiny new world.
they're in love with their airplanes and cars and hotels.
it gets invented and produced in mass the very next day.
it seems that they've tried everything and nothing has failed.
no need to wait for tomorrow, cuz everything is blowing up today.
the grass beneath my feet is a synthesized version of the work of a dying perfectionist.
animals and open spaces, trees, plants and sunny days are all in line to be replaced with smokestacks.
concrete and power plants ...
with therapy, cosmetic surgery and waist reduction plans.
no compassion from our sky, smeared with billboards and dirt.
it seems that they've tried everything but nothing has worked.
no need to worry about tomorrow, cuz everything is blowing up today.
i'm in and out of clubs and stores and restaurants and bars dodging people and buildings, advertising, eye contact and cars.
another day unfolds and the structures all get old.
do you think that maybe you could save me? cuz it's coming and i don't wanna be on board.
miles from solitude.
incredibly alone miles from solitude.
incredibly alone

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The lyrics SMOKESTACKS of LAWRENCE ARMS is also present in the album A guided tour of chicago (1999)

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Biografia

The Lawrence Arms are a punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Formed in 1999, they have released five studio albums, collaborating with labels such as Fat Wreck Chords (since 2006) and Epitaph Records (since 2014). Their music is characterized by a blend of melodic punk rock, folk influences, and a strong narrative component. The lyrics of The Lawrence Arms are known for their complexity, often focusing on historical, literary, and American cultural references, creating a unique atmosphere that blends lightness and depth. Among their most representative songs are "The Ballad of the Brokenhearted", "A Song for the Unloved" and "Dead on Arrival". The album "Oh! Calcutta!" (2013) is considered one of their most mature and acclaimed works.

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