[Verse 1: Kimya Dawson] GEver (320003@1)since I was a kid DOn (xx0232@1)the backs of my two eyelids CI (x32010@1)hid two Teleprompters there Transmitting words from who knows where GA (320003@1)walkie-talkie on a mission DRoger, (xx0232@1)roger will I listen COr (x32010@1)will I just pass it along In the form of a sing-a-long GWhen (320003@1)muse annoys, devoid and null DI (xx0232@1)feel a tingle in my skull CLike (x32010@1)ticker tape the words appear There's a parade between my ears GI (320003@1)preach self-love, I know it's true DIt's (xx0232@1)easier to say than do CI (x32010@1)sing these messages to you But now I need to hear them too G (320003@1) D (xx0232@1) CI (x32010@1)am beautiful I am powerful I am strong and I am lovable G (320003@1) D (xx0232@1) CI (x32010@1)am beautiful I am powerful I am strong and I am lovable [Verse 2: Aesop Rock] GI (320003@1)was laying bricks in a line Yap full of dog toy DPicturing (xx0232@1)a life beyond that of a protocol droid CBleep (x32010@1)bloop boy ox boycott pea soup First learn to eat pain at St. Peter's preschool-yum GNow (320003@1)that's a painkiller I can speak through DAirbrush (xx0232@1)letters on a pristine gene pool CSee, (x32010@1)my mother said her father drew a ton But all his cartoons had been swallowed by the Susquehanna flood in '72 GThe (320003@1)year that he would subsequently pass DI (xx0232@1)know he had a stroke but I assume that's only half CBut (x32010@1)now I'm signing up for finger-drawing class in a tux like a gentleman Marrying his ash to his dust GLast (320003@1)on the kickball team draft pick-list DFirst (xx0232@1)to the King Kullen practicing his kickflips CI'd (x32010@1)like to say it's 'cause I was a rebel Truthfully it's easier to say "oh hell" instead of "hello" GHi, (320003@1)you need to get out more DI (xx0232@1)dunno, I don't wanna be there when the geometry domino CYou (x32010@1)need to get out more Maybe, or maybe his pace is better suited for pacing GYou (320003@1)need to get out more DNever- (xx0232@1)I am nailed to the floor-I am snail under pressure CYou (x32010@1)need to get out more Fine [Verse 3: Kimya Dawson] GEver (320003@1)since I was a kid DOn (xx0232@1)the backs of my two eyelids CI (x32010@1)hid two Teleprompters there Transmitting words from who knows where GAnd (320003@1)this is why when I'm on stage DMy (xx0232@1)eyes are closed, I'm in a haze CI (x32010@1)looks like I'm made out of clay I'm overwhelmed and under-glazed GI'm (320003@1)making vases out of snakes DI'm (xx0232@1)a kiln half-full of mistakes CWhen (x32010@1)kneading it, air's overlooked It's gonna crack when it gets cooked GSo (320003@1)self-forgiveness is the key DTo (xx0232@1)re-sculpting my sanity CMindfulness, (x32010@1)humility And taking time to care for me GI (320003@1)preach self-love, I know it's true DIt's (xx0232@1)easier to say than do CI (x32010@1)sing these messages to you But now I need to hear them too G (320003@1) D (xx0232@1) CI (x32010@1)am beautiful I am powerful I am strong and I am loveable G (320003@1) D (xx0232@1) CI (x32010@1)am beautiful I am powerful I am strong and I am loveable [Verse 4: Aesop Rock] GI (320003@1)was laying bricks in a line Yap full of copper-top DPicturing (xx0232@1)a life beyond that of a dish-washer CPot (x32010@1)buzz ping Criss-crossed arms in a tub ring Learned heartbreak on a Zelda-1 sub screen-numb G (320003@1) DLearned (xx0232@1)dark days by the scent of poached dove meat Some part ways and it's fugly CMaybe (x32010@1)the sum of the parts became lesser That each individually making the same gesture GAnd (320003@1)you don't wanna interrupt the overlapping network DSo (xx0232@1)you throw a bag together and elope with cabin pressure CTo (x32010@1)disappear instead of interfere with any customs Or differing definitions of liberty and justice GBig (320003@1)dummy dig a hole in the dirt DHe (xx0232@1)put his head in the hole; he is alone in this world CAnd (x32010@1)dying slowly from the comfort of his home full of worms Until you hear a little voice say "yo let's go get dessert" Wait-what? GYou (320003@1)need to get out more DI (xx0232@1)dunno-over 2 million dead bats in NY alone CYou (x32010@1)need to get out more Maybe, maybe not Maybe I'll just stay back and survey the lot GYou (320003@1)need to get out more DNever- (xx0232@1)I am nailed to the floor in a jail made of deserts CYou (x32010@1)need to get out more OK