Under the Influence

Last time you saw me I was walking out the door Got a nasty habit comin' back for more Ain't just a threat, no! It's a promise well kept So when all is said and done I came to shred ~Shred!~ Simply stated ~shred!~ in a word ~Shred!~ Simply stated ~shred!~ Dirty little rumor circulating round Spreadin' like the plague in every little town Capturing the spirit and goin' to the head Comin' from a blindspot, comin' out to shred, shred! ~Shred!~ Simply stated ~shred!~ in a word ~Shred!~ Simply stated ~shred!~ You know me... Go! Next time you see me I'll be walking through that door And all those nasty habits risin' up once more Here comes the promise in actions not said So make no bones about it, I'm back to shred! ~Shred!~ Simply stated ~shred!~ in a word ~Shred!~ Simply stated ~shred!~ you or me ~Shred!~ Simply ~shred!~ shred! ~shred!~ in a word ~Shred!~ Shred! Shred.!. Shred!!!

Submitted by The Void — Apr 26, 2025

I climb the mountain for all to see Systematic ascension is a part of me I've felt the fire been taken over I'm pushin' forward and getting closer From the fire to the streets, I've seen it all I've melted in the heat and I heard the call And then a brand new day - a chance to be reborn. I've seen another way; no time to sit and mourn. There's a light that shines at the tunnel's end It lights my every step; I came here to win -- Never say never Shadows of things that might have been Or another sunset simply gone Ponder questions without answers Indecision spreads like cancer Wash the dirt from beneath your nails One has tried, one has never failed.!. I'm getting closer, can see the top And when I started, knew I'd never stop The road was long and hard, the climb was rough But to a greater end ya hang tough Pulled it from inside of me, it drove me forever Didn't want to sit and rot, wanted better From the fire to the streets, from the fire to the streets From the fire to the streets you never never, never say never! There's a light that shines at the tunnel's end It lights my every step; I came here to win Never say never, never say never! No! Never!

Submitted by Finntroll — Apr 26, 2025

All those dreams and broken glass Swept down the sewer with the rest of the trash never to be seen again Now you're makin' a home in a garbage can! But here's a little story that I lived to tell Hello from the gutter! Hello from our little hell.!. Wasted days, wasted nights, hypnotized by the city lights! Another king, another queen livin' in the shadows so they can't be seen! Remember all the world lies at your feet and the big apple's rotten -- Rotten in the heat ~Hello! Hello!~ Hello from the gutter! ~Hello! Hello!~ Gutter child, sweet sixteen, Broadway stars that have never been! All those dreams and broken glass swept down the sewer with the rest of the trash Well, here's a little story that we lived to tell Hello from the gutter! Hello from our little hell.!. Hello from the gutter.!. Welcome the the gutter! We've been expecting you!

Submitted by Celtic Frost — Apr 26, 2025

Cutting through confusion takes you far away Confusing an illusion with thoughts that go astray In a world gone mad and thriving, in the boundaries of your brain Imprisoned in a world created solely for the purpose of a crunch What ya see and what ya feel are nothing, nothing real A visionary climax, an imagery so clear Losing touch or reason, both quickly slip away Imprisoned in a world created solely for the purpose of a- Save me from this mad gone world Save me from myself Save me from this mad gone world! I need help Save me from this mad gone world Save me from decisions Save me from this mad gone world! And indecision!!! One million minutes, one million nights One million dreams I've had and a million fights Livin' in a mad gone world, livin' blind Livin' with this worldly madness Just a state of mind, just a state of mind ~Mad! Mad gone world.!.~ Save me from this mad gone world Save me from myself Save me from this mad gone world! I need help Save me from this mad gone world Save me from decisions Save me from this mad gone world! And indecision!!!

Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 26, 2025

Spit it out, suck it in, let that genius flow All the answers to all the questions, there's nothing you don't know Experience is an asset when you've done most anything Just call it intuition, just call it anything! Watch him fade, the jack of all trades backed against the wall Watch him fade, he's quite afraid to contradict it all! I know you like a book, I know all the lies I know, that you know, your mouth is catchin' flies Blank expression, a burnt out bulb, a thimble full of wit Endless stories never follow, in short: you're full of shit Watch him fade, the jack of all trade backed against that wall To an all but captive audience: watch out! Here it comes! Brainfade! Take a minute to think ~Brainfade!~ Stop flappin' your gums ~Brainfade!~ You're gettin' in deep ~Brainfade!~ And I'm fallin' asleep When you're talkin' to me ~Brainfade!~ It's easy to see ~Brainfade!~ That what comes outta your mouth ~Brainfade!~ I can't believe! "Hey, you know, you ain't gonna believe, this is what really happened last night. Vegas, I went out there. I went, I lost a hundred bucks. I go all the way back to the RV, right? I get back, I don't even drink any times. I got another hundred bucks, I didn't wanna be screwed up. I finally won all my money back. Unbelievable... By the way, what the hell did you guys do with all the towels? I'm gonna have to explain this to the desk clerk." ~Brain...fade.!.~ Spit it out, suck it in, let that genius flow All the answers to all the questions, there's nothing you don't know Blank expression, a burnt out bulb, a thimble full of wit Endless stories never follow, in short: you're full of shit! Watch him fade, the jack of all trades backed against the wall Watch him fade, he's quite afraid, he'll contradict it all Watch him fade, the jack of all trades up against that wall Watch him fade, he's quite afraid, he'll contradict it all

Submitted by NecroLord — Apr 26, 2025

Stop cryin', ain't feeling sorry for you; why don't you fade away? Got no time, no time for what I gotta do and get a message through Kiss my ass, your bitchin's a bore, don't wanna hear it no more So stop cryin', ain't feelin' nothing for you; don't like it - there's the door Sorry if I'm not as nice as you could be! Why don't you take the time to see? That the world does not revolve around only you And we got better things to do You're starvin', just startin' to talk, I think you know it all I'm sick, I eat this shit everyday; why don't we give you a call? Authoritative and a reason to live, you answer questions for me Opinionated with a brain like a sieve; why don't you let it be? Sorry if I'm not as nice as you could be! Why don't you take the time to see? That the world does not revolve around only you And we got better things to do Come back here, drink our beer, bend my ear with no idea! Wrong or right, a true philosopher defining our performance Why don't you get yourself a life? Just get the fuck out! We don't care what they say, we'll be there tomorrow like we're here today And all the criticism in the world won't change a note we play! Come back here, drink our beer, bend my ear with no idea! Wrong or right, a true philosopher defining our performance Mix it up, throw it down, we came to play, not to mess around We don't care what they say, we'll be there tomorrow like we're here today Don't do it for the money, do it for the thrill! True to life is what you get; we're livin' for the kill!!! Come back here, drink our beer, bend my ear with no idea! Wrong or right, a true philosopher defining our performance ~Drunken wisdom.!.~

Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025

Take a look, take a good long look And tell me what you see through time passing Make a stand! In your way leaves way too much For me on the edge standing I was there when lightning struck, I watched the idols fall I could see it coming, could read the writing on the wall! Time, time after time, the end of the line We stand and watch it fade away Sign of the time's, the end of the line It's your move so play it right Sometimes you get just one chance Superstitious... No! If I had the time I still wouldn't dance I was there when lightning struck and yes, I kept my head I could feel them coming, could feel the living dead, dead, dead! Time, time after time, the end of the line We stand and watch it fade away Sign of the time's, the end of the line Save your breath, don't pray for me Pray for yourself through time kneeling It's the end, it snuck up Quick and took you by surprise - the waiting's over I was there when lightning struck, I watched the idols crawl It was the second coming., it was written on the wall! Time, time after time, the end of the line We stand and watch it fade away Sign of the time's, the end of the line

Submitted by Finntroll — Apr 26, 2025

I push to the left, you pull to the right It's a stand off, gainin' no ground Outta the dark and into the lights It's a breakthrough startin' with sound I can't forget the look on your face: In shock, startin' to sweat All wet make a bet! It hasn't even started yet But I got a nickel that says it will! ~Head first! Head first! Head first!~ You'll compromise, you'll let us in You'll spread 'em wide, we're divin' in Head first! ~Head first!~ Climb on the horse and start to ride slow curves Swingin' the bat up down the front and side to side Code blue - we need it stat I got the reason that makes you go Mid air, suspended animation Layin' down on the rug, start it with a little tug And I got a nickel that says you will! ~Head first! Head first! Head first!~ You'll compromise, you'll let us in You'll spread 'em wide, we're divin' in Head first! ~Head first!~ It all starts with a kiss of death Move on, down to ya knees In head first take a deep breath down there So at ease it all ends with an all out dive! This time I think ya do Say you will say ya won't; I don't care if ya don't But I got a nickel that says you do! ~Head first! Head first! Head first!~ You'll compromise, you'll let us in You'll spread 'em wide, we're divin' in Head first! ~Head first!~

Submitted by BloodShrine — Apr 26, 2025

Shall I wake or shall I sleep with dreams so warm, so soft, so deep? A never ending tale enhanced, a never ending thought... entranced! It's... entranced.!. Take from me what you need, take my heart, my soul, my seed A lasting presence inside my mind; at last a presence, a contract signed Turned my back when I first saw you, turned to stone when I ignored you Then something greater then my will turned me round to Overkill From the shadows called my name, from the cold in to the flame The wings around me kept me warm, through hollow eyes I was reborn All around me once despised could see the world now through his eyes A people lead by blind ambition signed on for life, into submission ~Hear me~ I hear your call! ~Obey~ I'd give it all if all my dreams come to life ~Hear me~ I hear your call! ~Obey~ I'd give it all if all my fears come to light Shall I wake or shall I dream? Shall I become just what it seems: A never ending tale fulfilled, a never ending Overkill!?! To see, to taste, to touch the world; in jaded glory danced and whirled! To see it happen as was told as new beginnings now unfold Light the sky, the glow above, see the bat, eat the dove Another stage, completed mission; signed on for life into submission ~Hear me~ I hear your call! ~Obey~ I'd give it all if all my dreams come to life ~Hear me~ I hear your call! ~Obey~ I'd give it all if all my fears come to light

Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025