Carnival Of Souls Lyrics
Words and Music by Simmons, Van Zen, and Kulick
Hate is what I am 'cause underneath this heart,
there beats the heart of man
You'll wear your crown when you're lyin' 6 feet underground.
Don'tcha think it's rough? Man was created in the image of love.
All you martyrs and saviours go through the same door
Listen all you pushers, saints and sinners:
We've all been here before.
Yes, Hate is what I am 'cause underneath this heart,
there beats the heart of man
So you're lookin' for a saviour? Well, I'm here to tell ya: You gotta save yourself.
Lead a lamb to slaughter. All you ever did was follow orders.
All you martyrs and saviours go through the same door
Listen all you pushers, saints and sinners:
We've all been here before
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All you martyrs and saviours go through the same door
Hey listen all you pushers, saints and sinners:
We've all been here before
Hate HAATE!
Yes, Hate is what I am 'cause underneath this heart,
there beats the heart of man
Man
MAAAN
Words and Music by Stanley, Kulick, Cuomo
Tell me what you want me to be. I can't stand myself anymore.
Tell me what you want me to see. I can't find my way off the floor.
Treat me like a hurricane.
I think it's gonna Rain, yeah I think it's gonna Rain.
Rain down on me.
Tell me what you want me to hear. Whisper words inside of my head.
Thunder like a gun in my ear. Clouds are burstin' over my bed.
Wash me like a hurricane.
I think it's gonna Rain, yeah I think it's gonna Rain
I think it's gonna Rain down, down, down. I think it's gonna Rain
Open your eyes. You can't deny it's just a fantasy, yeah!
Some things will end, some will begin Some things will never be Yeaaah!
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Rain down on me.
Tell me what you want me to know. Tell me what you're dyin' to say.
Throw your feelings up in the air. Let the pieces fall where they may.
Open your eyes. You can't deny it's just a fantasy, yeah!
Some things will end, some will begin. Some things will never be Yeaaaaah!
I think it's gonna Rain. I think it's gonna Rain.
I think it's gonna Rain, yeah! I think it's gonna Rain.
Rain down on me.
Rain down on me.
Rain down on me.
Words and Music by Simmons, Thayer, Kulick
Life a movie in my head; a page of lines we read; the words remain unsaid.
Time a race you never win. Look back at where we've been and throw the towel in.
Every time I see a sign, tell me what's the bottom line.
Tell Me!
I just wanna take my turn, now before I crash and burn.
Yeah
Hope a candle burning bright; a temporary light 'til we return to night.
Love the mighty drug we crave. The Master and the slave will rule us to our grave.
Every time I see a sign, tell me what's the bottom line.
Tell Me!
I just want a place, to rest, count to four, and catch my breath.
One, Two, Three, Four...!
I don't know what to feel; don't know what to say;
don't know what to do.
I don't know where to go; don't know who to be;
don't know who to know.
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Life is never what it seems. It shakes you from your dreams. Wake up and start to Aaaaaaaah!
Every time I see a sign, tell me what's the bottom line.
Tell Me!
I just want a place to rest. Stop and let me catch my breath.
Every time I see a sign, tell me what's the bottom line.
Tell Me!
Forget all that I've been told. I just wanna lose control.
Every time I see a sign, tell me what's the bottom line.
Tell Me!
I just wanna take my turn now, before I crash and burn.
Words and Music by Simmons, Thayer, Kulick
I lived a life of illusion and you had your kicks.
So what? There's nothing left to do.
You and your obsessions and your crucifix.
As if, what I thought, mattered much to you
And you were always my friend from Childhood's End.
It was forever and ever.
Did you understand,
it's Childhood's End?
But never, the dream is over.
Sunday morning in the New York Times,
I read you died last night.
It said you were smilin' when you blew your mind
and, the note you left behind said:
You were always my friend from Childhood's End.
Seems like forever and ever.
Yeah, you won't have to have to pretend,
it's near the end;
you won't ever be a rock and roller.
Yeah, you were always my friend from Childhood's End!
But never, the dream is over.
You were just like me. I was just like you
For eternity I'll think of you.
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And you were always my friend from Childhood's End.
It was forever and ever.
Did you understand,
it's Childhood's End?
But never, the dream is over.
And you were always my friend from Childhood's End.
It was forever and ever.
Did you understand,
it's Childhood's End?
But never, the dream is over.
overlapping, during fade out: You've got something about you. You've got something I need.
Words and Music by Stanley, Kulick, Cuomo
Each and every day, people turn away;
change the things they feel;
change the things they say.
We can never know where our lives will lead.
Wherever you go, whenever you need.
I Will Be There;
Wanna be there.
I will hear you when you call;
give you anything at all.
I Will Be There;
anywhere.
Like a father to his son.
You are just a child. All is yet to be.
Growing all the while;
knowing when you leave.
I Will Be There.
Wanna be there.
Only blood will run so deep;
seal the promise I will keep.
I Will Be There.
Anywhere.
Like a father to his son;
I can swear to only one.
Time moves quickly as the years go by .
All these moments slip away.
When I'm gone and life will carry on.
You will know someway.
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I Will Be There.
I Will Be There.
I Will Be There.
Wanna be there.
Only blood will run so deep;
seal the promise I will keep.
I Will Be There.
Like a father to his son;
I must swear to only one.
Words and Music by Stanley, Kulick, Cuomo
Here I go.
Down below.
The sun is goin' down.
A Jungle comes alive.
The beast is waking up
to take another life.
I can't sleep.
In too deep.
The man with nothing left;
without a place to hide,
will take a final breath,
and, tumble in the night.
Yeah!
Someone's safe at home.
Someone dies alone.
Someone's fallen prey.
Yeah!
Some will take their fill,
like lions to the kill,
Livin' day to day.
Whoooaaaaaoooohhhh, The Jungle.
Mothers mourn.
Fathers groan.
The child takes a hit
and then he starts to cry.
A mother never hears
her baby's last goodbye.
Yeah!
Someone's safe at home.
Someone dies alone.
Someone's fallen prey.
Yeah!
Some will take their fill,
like lions to the kill,
livin' day to day.
Whoooaaaaaoooohhhh, The Jungle.
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The sun is coming up.
A city comes alive.
The lamb will never see.
a Jungle in the sky.
Yeah!
Someone's safe at home.
Someone dies alone.
Someone's falling prey.
Yeah!
Some will take their fill,
like lions to the kill,
livin' day to day.
Yeah!
Someone dies alone.
Someone's safe at home.
All is flesh and bone.
Whoooaaaaaoooohhhh, The Jungle.
Words and Music by Simmons, Van Zen, and St. James
I'm obnoxious and no one's home
In My Head;
In My Head.
Cardboard boxes filled with hate
In My Head.
They're In My Head.
Nest of termites, glowin' red
In My Head.
They're In My Head.
Look behind the mask.
Try to find peace of mind
and you'll find...
Just look behind the man.
and lead me by the hand.
Faded smiles behind dark shades
In My Head;
In My Head.
Plastic icons, glowin' red
In My Head.
They're In My Head.
I experiment with myself
In My Head;
In My Head.
Look behind the glass.
Try to find peace of mind
and you'll find...
Just look behind the man
and lead me
Aaaaahhhaaaaaahaaaa
Aaaaahhhaaaaaahaaaa
Look behind the glass.
Try to find peace of mind
and you'll find...
Just look behind the man
and lead me.
Look behind the man.
Look behind the glass.
Look behind the mask.
Words and Music by Stanley, Kulick, and Cuomo
Want it,
you can have it.
Come and take it.
I don't need it.
Power and possessions
never quiet your obsessions.
Outside, we search for something.
Inside, we still have nothing.
People deep in trouble
let their money run for double.
Outside, they search for something.
Inside, they still have nothing.
It never ends.
There's nothing I can do.
There's nothing I can say.
And even if I could,
and even if I would,
It Never Goes Away Yeah!
Heartless, rich, and greedy,
watch the churches rape the needy.
While we pray for salvation,
preachers yield to temptation.
It never ends
There's nothing I can do
There's nothing I can say
And, even if I could,
and, even if I would,
It Never Goes Away
There's nothing I can do.
There's nothing I can say.
And, even if I could,
and, even if I would,
It Never Goes Away.
Blinded believers and doomsday deceivers
are driving you out of your head.
Look in the mirror, the answer is near
though, your sanity hangs by a thread.
There's nothing I can do
There's nothing I can say
And, even if I could,
and even if I would
It Never Goes Away
There's nothing I can do
There's nothing I can say
And even if I could
And even if I would
It Never Goes Away
Words and Music by Simmons and Van Zen
He always wears his bible belt.
The collar under his head,
it's like a noose around his neck.
His sandaled feet don't touch the ground.
Ears don't hear a sound.
Seduction Of The Innocent.
Everybody thinks there's always a reason;
need a reason to cry.
You kiss the hand of the man for all seasons
and don't know why.
Said, friend, if you had to do it all over again,
would you know the trickery that he's playin'?
The padre looks well fed.
Remember what the good book said.
Vultures circle overhead.
Whatever gets you through the night.
Friends sing to clear your mind.
Seduction Of The Innocent.
Everybody thinks there's always a reason;
need a reason to cry.
You kiss the hand of a man for all seasons
and don't know why.
Said, friend, if you had to do it all over again,
would you know the trickery that he's playin'?
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Everybody thinks there's always a reason;
need a reason to cry.
You kiss the hand of the man for all seasons
and don't know why.
Said, friend, if you had to do it all over again,
would you know the trickery that he's playin'?
Words and Music by Simmons and Tamplin
When I look into the mirror,
just can't believe, what do I see?
There's no wakin' from this nightmare
and you're lost in your reality.
So, you tell me all your secrets,
and you tell me that you're innocent.
There's something in your eyes I can see
and my face keeps looking back at me.
You Confess,
You can't help yourself.
This living lie that you can't go on
You're possessed,
You can't fool yourself.
You're the crime and you can't go on.
Another day, another sorrow.
No today and no tomorrow.
Try and wash away the shame.
And you smile in your picture frame.
You had a charmed life, but you fell from grace
and you're long gone without a trace.
You're all alone and wonder why
and you laugh when you wanna cry.
You Confess,
You can't help yourself.
This living lie that you can't go on
You're possessed,
You can't fool yourself.
You're the crime and you can't go on.
You Confess,
You can't help yourself.
This living lie that you can't go on
You're possessed,
You can't fool yourself.
You're the crime and you can't go on.
It can't go on...
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So cut your straight lines on the mirror
and dip your hands in holy water.
Try and wash away the shame
'cause all you've got is your father's name.
You Confess,
You can't help yourself.
This living lie that you can't go on
You're possessed,
You can't fool yourself.
You're the crime and you can't go on.
You Confess,
You can't help yourself.
This living lie that you can't go on
You're possessed,
You can't fool yourself.
You're the crime and you can't go on.
Words and Music by Stanley, Kulick, Cuomo
Spoken words will appear in light blue.
You were in the right
until you're left stuck in the middle.
I still wonder why
you gave it all for such a little.
You tell me you're only
scared to be lonely...On and on
You livin' on credit;
Want it, you get it. Right or wrong.
You oughtta take a look In The Mirror.
Every line's gettin' clearer.
See the face you can't deny.
You appear to me;
appear to be lost in confusion.
I don't wanna live
only to die in your illusion.
You dial information
station to station...on and on.
You lie to your lover
make him your cover blindfold on
You oughtta take a look In The Mirror.
Every line's gettin' clearer.
See the face you can't deny.
Take a look In The Mirror,
all your fear gettin' nearer.
Nothin' left to get you by.
Only a matter of time...
Leavin' illusion behind...
Tick Tock!!!
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You won't realize 'til all the eyes are truly open.
You can't hide away throw what you may, when all is broken
You oughtta take a look In The Mirror.
Every line's gettin' clearer.
See the face you can't deny.
Take a look In The Mirror,
all your fear gettin' nearer.
Nothin' left to get you by.
You oughtta take a look In The Mirror.
Every line's gettin' clearer.
See the face you can't deny.
Take a look In The Mirror,
all your fear gettin' nearer.
Nothin' left to get you by.
Words and Music by Simmons, Kulick
I know, deep inside of me,
there's a place but, it's not plain to see,
I belong, where no one else can be.
I'm searching for myself again.
And here I'm all alone and when,
I close my eyes, no one else can see
I Walk Alone, can't you see?
I don't belong, Let me be.
Everything I dreamed of being is me.
And I got myself to lean on.
I got both my feet on the ground.
You don't know me. I don't know me.
I can't see you. you can't see me.
I close my eyes, leave the world behind.
So I got no heart, got no home.
I got no somewhere I belong.
I don't worry, everything's just fine
I Walk Alone, can't you see?
I don't belong, Let me be.
Everything I dreamed of being
I Walk Alone, can't you see?
I don't belong, Let me be.
Everything I dreamed of being is me.
And I got myself to lean on.
I got both my feet on the ground.
So I got no heart, and I got no home
and I got no somewhere I belong.
I don't worry, everything's just.
I got myself to lean on.
I got both my feet on the ground.
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I got myself to lean on.
I got both my feet on the ground.
Cause I know deep inside of me,
there's a place but it's not plain to see.
Where I belong, where no one else can be.
And I'm searchin' for myself again
and here I'm all alone and when,
I close my eyes, and no one else can see.