Smokestacks

The Lawrence Arms

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…

'Cause 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 'cause 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 'cause 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?

'Cause it's coming and I don't wanna be on board

Miles from solitude

Incredibly alone

Miles from solitude

Incredibly alone