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How Could You?

from JVA - JEROAN VAN AICHEN: Floorboards by jva

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HOW COULD YOU?

I’m wondering where I fit in. It’s more of the same again.
White lightning inside my chest. Sometimes it feels like it’s my dying breath.
It’s more than a thrill, but your voice sounds like a funeral bell.
It’s just not my day. Your brain’s been baking in the sun this way.

Baby-I just don’t see the reason. It must be vanity.
Baby-I’m guilty just like you, but I plead insanity.
Baby-My heart’s beneath the wheel and I don’t know how to feel.
How could you?

Souvenirs from a mean train wreck. One more severed head for my guitar neck.
The black smoke comes pouring through. I thought I had problems till I met you.
Sparks in my head. Something’s dying, and something’s dead.
Put out the lights. Nothing good dies without a fight.

Baby-Just do what they say. Jump right off the cliff.
Baby-That’s such a good disguise. Three-piece working stiff.
Baby-These stakes are much too high. You shot blanks into the sky.
How could you?

Baby-You can’t reach me now. No, I’ve done my time.
Baby-I’ve climbed straight to the top on a ladder made of wine.
Baby-You had your second chance. You fucked up this romance.
How could you?

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from JVA - JEROAN VAN AICHEN: Floorboards, released October 31, 1998
Phil Baker - Stand up bass
JVA - Electric guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals

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