i am doing this to hurt you

by david ding

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1.
civilian 01:55
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you escaped with your life a little scarred from the fight in the street in the light i could see you waving your flag of white is it just a case of a misplaced step? took a wrong turn looking for a lesser threat? i place a hood on your head for surprise effect seen it all all before had a plan had it conferred with advice you could trust seen it crumble see you crushed i couldn’t stand how you stood and let the boy stay lost like his life wasn’t worth all the time it would cost couldn’t crawl back along all the lines you crossed i am doing this to confuse you manipulate and abuse you i am doing this to hurt you
2.
fun fun fun 02:30
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there’s a game it’s called the innocent touch spin a web and watch the flies get stuck i won’t play but i can show you how make them beg before you turn them down don’t you know i’ve got a whole lot of love to give so much so, i’ve got to spread it accommodate my every need you never bite when it’s time to feed i can’t recall when i asked for more meal for two? i’ll set the table for four don’t you know you’ve got to learn how to share your toys you’re not special, you’re just like all the other boys don’t you know i’ve got a whole lot of love to give so much so, i’ve got to spread it out
3.
the shape of things not to come 02:07
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i heard the things you had to say i’ve seen the thoughts etched across your face why do you need to look away? let’s take that chance – forget the reasons to stay i never wanted to believe that this could turn us into them and now there’s no way to be free from all things we never said
4.
tried, tested 02:59
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out of the clutch of your conviction i assess what i need it’s funny just how much attention you require to breathe it’s true i make mistakes, i stumble, trip, i fall and i bleed but i’m not hesitant, just sensitive to certain degrees i’m not upset when you’re repetitive – i get what you mean i know it’s hard for you to change the things you can’t even see i find my history has ceased to detail accurately the many lacerations i’ve effected casually it’s true i make mistakes i stumble, trip, i fall and i bleed but i’m not hesitant, just sensitive to certain degrees and should i make myself in short supply before you agree or do i run the risk of finding out you’re just what i need
5.
fuse 01:47
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i’ve got the tools to make it work i’ve got detachment, i’m alert i’ve got to fix you, put you first i’ve got a pill so it won’t hurt. i’ve got a picture in my head i’ve got you spread across my bed i’ve got to kill what’s still not dead i’ve got to keep this hunger fed i’ve got to let you know i’ve got to i’ve got this dream i must pursue i’ve got a thirst for something new i’ve got to got to see this through i’ve got the force to force you to i’ve got to run you through my hair i’ve got to make this circle square i’ve got this dream i want to share i’ve got to feel that you’re still there i’ve got to let you know i’ve got to got to go. i’ve got to lose this itch i’ve got a fuse, you tripped the switch
6.
proximity bites 01:56
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i’m not a sharing kind of person, it always comes as shock when someone wants to share with me. she’s amazing. talk to me. i keep my distance. she looks devastated. i’m enthralled. i notice all her movements. i never saw her until now. she’s all alone. she calls. tell me where you are. i tell her. she can’t see me. i’ll find you. i’ll find you
7.
all done 01:59
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no smile when i watch her run ‘cross the bridge and back under the sun i’m still her boy finish line brings it back again and with a twist it’s a signal when she’s being not so coy she’s not so coy i still remember when we had a distant friend to bring us two together through the night a quick kiss walking out the door pop back in for just a little more she doesn’t mind call ahead on my way back home didn’t want to leave her all alone all of the time we’re intertwined seems like so long ago, we didn’t really know if we belonged together but now we’re pretty sure that we can be mature in dealing with whatever we’re all done we’re all done we’re all done we’re all done
8.
minor injury 02:00
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stall her while i slip out of the building on my bike i’m racing through the city check the time, i’ve planned it to the minute execute with requisite precision but can you really blame me? i just get a little crazy.. don’t you? and maybe one of them will save me ’cause every man needs a lady or two
9.
gregory 02:45
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10.
swords 02:20
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[instrumental]
11.
teardown 04:58
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another picture off the wall you’re killing time taking it all away from me slowly shift without a sound you’re setting up, i’m tearing down i did it for you.

credits

released March 1, 2009

1-4, 7-10 written by: david ding
5 written by: david ding and sarah daly
6 written by: david ding and colm bates
11 written by: david ding and kara adams

with: kara adams [vocals on 11]; colm bates [vocals on 6]; sarah daly [vocals on 3 and 10]; jose r. duque [drums on 5 and 7]; lizzie moore [vocals on 10]; courtney pruette [guitar on 5]; colm prunty [guitar on 10]

artwork by andrew morris

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