Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
I'm on a mission
I made my decision
To lead a path of self destruction
A slow progression Killing my complexion
And it's rotting out my teeth
I'm on a roll
No self control
I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine
Don't know what I want
That's all that I've got
And I'm picking scabs off my face
Every hour my blood is turning sour
And my pulse is beating out of time
I found a treasure filled with sick pleasure
And it sits on a thick white line
I'm on a roll
No self control
I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine
Don't know what I want
That's all that I've got
And I'm picking scabs off my face
I'm on a mission I've got no decision
Like a cripple running the rat race
Wish in one hand shit in the other
And see which one gets filled first
I'm on a roll
No self control
I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine
Don't know what I want
That's all that I've got
And I'm picking scabs off my face (say)
Geek
Stink
Breath
I made my decision
To lead a path of self destruction
A slow progression Killing my complexion
And it's rotting out my teeth
I'm on a roll
No self control
I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine
Don't know what I want
That's all that I've got
And I'm picking scabs off my face
Every hour my blood is turning sour
And my pulse is beating out of time
I found a treasure filled with sick pleasure
And it sits on a thick white line
I'm on a roll
No self control
I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine
Don't know what I want
That's all that I've got
And I'm picking scabs off my face
I'm on a mission I've got no decision
Like a cripple running the rat race
Wish in one hand shit in the other
And see which one gets filled first
I'm on a roll
No self control
I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine
Don't know what I want
That's all that I've got
And I'm picking scabs off my face (say)
Geek
Stink
Breath
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I LOVE this song... it's probably my favorite at the moment... I can't stop listening to it. I love these lyrics and I see nothing wrong with them. It's a part of life, probably people can relate to and to me it's doesn't seem to be like pro-drugs or anything, it talks about all the negative things and everything. Just commenting on that as some close minded people might have problems with the song words... Even my mother feels the same. It's a part of real life rather people want to know about it or not, you can't really ignore it and remain blind. I love realistic lyrics people can relate too much more than sugar coated lovey dovey ones to be honest... Sorry I'm expanding a bit from this song, but anyhoo... I love to talk and share opinions :D
i totally agree with u, basketcase06!!
It's about drugs. the line: "I'm blowing off steam,With methamphetamine" makes it kinda obvious though But it's a song that's neither for or against the use of drugs. it tells about crappy things that happens to the people using it "it's rotting out my teeth" "I'm picking scabs off my face" and "Lead a path of self-destruction" but it also says that it's hard for the guy "Well don't know what I want And it's all that I got"
What about the last line?
Geek...Stink...Breath
Sorry if someone already pointed this out. Didn't feel like searching through 50 comments...
I love this song!!! This was when Billie Joe thought he had to prove his "punkness" to everyone. The whole c.d. is good
this song is rad. fuck haveing to prove his punkness, i think he just wanted to write a song that rocked it hardcore.
This song is energetic. period.
Methany, actually the band does admit to using speed in their younger days, but I don't believe they still do it. I think they might have cleaned up a bit, but not totally ;).
This song IS about speed, he said it at a concert I attended.
this song is about speed, but he acts like a drug addict punk, thats the way it goes