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IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW MY NAME



FROM "MEMORY DEVICE" (2006)





Shell shock

Always a battle at the front lines

Fall back

It’s only me on your land mines

Spring trap

An answer waiting for a question

Wind up

The bumper sticker impression


Toe the line right up to the blame

What side would you choose for me

If you didn’t know my name?


White noise

I couldn’t disagree at first blush

Drowned out

Something gets lost in the onrush

You try to take my wonder

Wonder what you’d do that for

‘Cause there can’t be much value

In not hoping anymore


Size up your targets and take aim

Which shot would you save for me

If you didn’t know my name?


BABY, WHAT’S COME BETWEEN US?

POLITICS OF THE WEDGE

CONQUER AND DIVIDE

IN THE KNOW – I GET THE POINT

‘TIL IT KILLS OFF THE JOY

THAT YOU KEEP INSIDE


The compass demagnetized

And I’m at my most adrift

You’re selling me an anchor

But I’m asking for a lift


Losing time always seems a shame

How much could you spare for me

If you didn’t know my name?



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