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Artist: Tool
Track: Sober

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There's a shadow just behind me
Shrouding every step I take
Making every promise empty
Pointing every finger at me
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests
Murder now the path of must we
Just because the son has come

Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?

Why can't we not be sober?
Just want to start this over
And why can't we drink forever?
I just want to start this over

I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down

Mother Mary, won't you whisper?
Something but what's past and done
Mother Mary, won't you whisper?
Something but the past and done

Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over
And why can't we sleep forever?
I just want to start this over
Why?

I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave

Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me

Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start things over
And why can't we sleep forever?
I just want to start this over
Why?
I want what I want
I want what I want
I want what I want
I want what I want
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Tool is an enigmatic progressive metal band from Los Angeles, California. Members include vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, drummer Danny Carey, and bassist
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Q:When did Tool release “Sober”?
Tool released “Sober” on April 6, 1993.
Q:Who produced “Sober” by Tool?
“Sober” by Tool was produced by Tool & Sylvia Massy.
Q:Who wrote “Sober” by Tool?
“Sober” by Tool was written by Danny Carey, Adam Jones, Maynard James Keenan & Paul D'Amour.
Q:When did Tool release “Sober (Demo)”?
Tool released “Sober (Demo)” on December 21, 1991.
Q:Who wrote “Sober (Demo)” by Tool?
“Sober (Demo)” by Tool was written by Maynard James Keenan, Adam Jones, Danny Carey & Paul D'Amour.
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