Story Behind The Song
we've been lied to from our political leaders for some time now. i caught myself in the middle of a lie--trying to get out of a day of work. i was frustrated with myself for lying. and wondered if i were in a place of power, with backs being rubbed and deals being made all the time, if i would keep my integrity and honesty or lie just like so many politicians do.
Song Description
uptempo rock song describing the way political leaders lie and/or bury the lead. asks question: if i were in their shoes, would i lie too?
| Song Length |
4:32 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Disconcerted, Troubled |
Subject |
Government, Lies |
| Similar Artists |
Radiohead, Foo Fighters |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
bury the lead
i?m exposed to you like acid rain
buried under all your nuclear waste
sun?s in shadows
grass still won?t grow
clouds glow green tonight
what?s the problem did your promise leak
is it hollow or maybe just too weak
hope the crow flies
through your disguise
straight toward obvious
its so wrong
so right
the scale?s off balance in my mind
if i were you
and you were me
would i lie to you like you bury the lead
trust the forecast shows some warming signs
or those dry gulch pirates might reorganize
makes me wonder
who?ll feed thunder
when lightning calls a strike
chorus
reassurance throw me out more line
make ugly shiny and i?ll bite every time
chorus