THE COPYRIGHTS LYRICS - Stand Up/Stand Down

THE COPYRIGHTS LYRICS

"Stand Up/Stand Down"

I thought we had a good relationship

the kind you can hang your hat on

now I just hang on every word you say

the ones you hang yourself on



I think we used to communicate

the one thing we could rely on

now all you have is your communique

and that's not much to fall back on



I think we used to have so much fun

insanity versus drinking

now you impulsively display your thoughts

without too much thinking



don't think I've ever seen you frown before

it doesn't mean I'm not happy

now you're reciting your jokes alone

without too much laughing



oh no is it too much for me to take

or is it over my head



it gets dark as the spotlight shines

showing brick wall as background

no matter how many crickets you hear

I know you'll never back down



you start believing your excuses

the audience is too simple

I guess they need to know when to laugh

with a snare drum and cymbal



I'm sure the crowd thinks the same as me

we can see right through you

they know exactly when to loathe

without the help of a drum cue



well thanks for coming out tonight

you get applause because it's required

but more quiet than the earlier guys

I guess everyone's tired



oh no is it too much

for you to take

or is it over your head



you're in over your head



with friends like them

it's not a laughing matter at all