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Welcome to the Grind
02:54
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Another day spent worthless from my life
Never, never, never enough fucking time
Workin' hard, tryin' hard - you said we'll get there
I'm running, running and not getting anywhere
I'd rather slit my throat
Than do this anymore
Na-nana-na-nana-na-nana-na
Says my little brain when you're talkin' to me
Na-nana-na-nana-na-nana-na
Would you shut the hell up and let me be? (let me be)
The city still smells like Friday night
I'm reading 10 new e-mails you sent at midnight
What a wonderful sight, welcome to the grind
I'd rather have a garden and a peaceful mind
I'd rather slit my throat
Than do this anymore
Na-nana-na-nana-na-nana-na
Says my little brain when you're talkin' to me
Na-nana-na-nana-na-nana-na
Would you shut the hell up and let me be?
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2. |
Feed the Cat
02:32
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I’m running from my problems
But they are faster than me
Being nice and smile to strangers
That shit drains all the life from me
Always kind and understanding
Never skips to ask about your day
Don't accept any charity
But man, I just need a break
Feed the cat while I'm gone
I just want to take the first bus
Plane's cool but I only have 2 bucks
Leaving here this whole mess
Don't want to deal with it, thanks
No one knows the destination
May spend the night at the station
Don't write me, don't call or beg
Plan is to never come back
Don't know where I'm going or how long I'll be gone
I took the cat to my new home
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3. |
I'm not drunk
03:14
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I am not drunk
I’m fine
But I cannot hold the line
I am not drunk
I’m fine
But you're poison in my mind
You came too close I couldn’t see so far
You clouded my vision like the rum in the jar
You hold onto me tight
I get dizzy while we dance
Let's make a mistake
And give this night a chance
I know I'm acting like a child
But I made up my mind
I don’t like this sight
Just let me sober up
You keep on dreaming, I’ll wake up
I want to fly away
Gol find another prey
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4. |
Dance in the Madness
03:47
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Every morning, without exception
the wolves of time drool by my bed
When i run in the hamster wheel they
follow me and their eyes glow red
Every minute spent in the past
or daydreaming just slows me down
I don't listen to my intuition
that's why my ego makes me a clown
I'm running away
from the beasts of time every day
Show me the way
Dance in the madness
Let the world revolve around you
Leave the treadmill, don't run in vain
The dead end is in your brain
Dance in the present
Dance in the present
All your wealth will be swallowed up by the
piggy bank: you’ll get nothing back
And even if you wanted to leave
for the afterlife, there's no nothing to pack
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Horizon
02:59
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We've been on the same (old) boat for a long time
Lost many fellows in the fight
There is no path;
we make our way!
The goal is closer every day
Let's race across the sea
Go where the waves and the foam embrace.
We are not afraid of storms or a haunted place
My loss whirl round in circles in me
But I'm not alone at the sea
My heart skips a beat
But I'm alive:
The horizon is close to me
We are all wounded but are fearless, (HEY-HEY-HEY-HEY)
Can you see the depth in our eyes? (HEY-HEY-HEY-HEY)
Our grave is near
No need to fear
’Cause our faith never disappear
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6. |
Absolution
03:27
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Came to my mind lately
How life is changing slowly
Five years ago I begged you to stay
Now I'm grateful that you are away
So many things I was trying to tell you before
So many things I cannot hold back anymore
Hurting me just for the sake of it
Making me think that's what I deserved
Poisoning me through my own brain
My souls' flame left in the rain
You broke my legs, I grew my wings
Left me hopeless - I forgive your sins
When we'll meet again one day
I won't have anything to say
So many things I was trying to tell you before
But you know what? I don't care anymore
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7. |
Nightmare disorder
03:41
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There’s a dream of mine every night
It’s the same all the time:
A shadow slaughtering me
And I let them do it everytime
They are after me
I know they will hurt me
And I won’t do anything
Can you hear me?
(I can’t find the way out, this place is dark and cold)
Somebody help me!
I’m all alone here in the void
I’ tired of sleeping, sick of running
My heart still tries to fight them
But everynight, in every nightmare
They end up killing me again
Can you hear me?
(All alone)
Somebody help me!
(You’re all alone)
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Paper plane
04:05
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I’m making a paper plane
I’ll fold my problems
Nightmares and mean little voices
In its nooks and crannies
I’m making it colorful and bright
To show the world I’m still able to fight
Fly, fly away my little paper plane
Take a piece of my soul with you, show me the sky’s still blue
There’s some place for people too
I can think of one or two
Fold in some bad memories
The ones which give me the hibbie-jibbies
I’m making it colorful and bright
To show the world I’m still able to fight
Fly, fly away my little paper plane
Take a piece of my soul with you, show me the sky’s still blue
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9. |
Reflection
02:45
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One day I felt so empty
I wanted to know if had any space
To live and create. I was digging
deep in my veins with fear on my face.
I am here again
I’ll tell you what I found:
For the good deed there is no more glory
Anything you've done
Is taken into account
You have to face yourself in a critical way
Always have a mirror in your pocket
Even if the reflection is not clear
You have to take it out, then you have to take a breath
For the only thing certain in life is death
Fall down, get up, repeat - the cycle’s now complete
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10. |
I failed you
03:04
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Hello Mom, it’s nice
To hear your voice again
No I’m fine, I’m having my lunchtime
I quit my job today again,
Second time this year
I haven’t found any schools either
I know, I know, I know… you are still worried
What do I want to do, what are my goals, and why am I even here wasting away?
Isn’t it obvious that I failed you?
You want to see my thriving
And I just can’t give that to you
Oh brain, I was hoping to spend the day without you
Watch the trees as the Sun’s peeking through
Cannot get rid of you, I guess I’ll stay in the fog
Another day spent in bed staring in the void
Isn’t it obvious that I failed you?
You want to see my thriving
And I just can’t give that to you
Where is my place, what is my purpose?
I want to disappear
With all the pain and trouble I caused
No big dreams
No fond memories
I need the fire
But I’m just really tired
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Jolly Jackers Budapest, Hungary
Jolly Jackers is a five piece band with three lasses and two lads that hail from Budapest, Hungary. They have 5 albums: Call the Captain (2014), Sobriety (2015), Blood, Sweat and Beer (2017) and Out of the Blue (2018). To celebrate the 10th birthday of the band, they released a best of album with their most memorable songs in 2023 called Jackin' Around since 2013. ... more
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