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Safe Word Lyrics by Bug Hunter

Bigger Than Myself

2020

[Verse 1]
A broken clock's right twice a day
But mine spins in reverse and may
Have doubled odds and better luck
Now it's twice as good as worthless junk
My heart's as healthy as a horse
But my hard hat's lookin' hardly worn
That other steel toed boot'll drop
But I don't know when, or how to stop
I wish I had a secret code
To signal me to take it slow
I need a sine like calculus
'Cos my limit does, in fact, exist!

[Pre-Chorus]
So slow down, focus, do yoga poses and
Learn to love the lull and just breathe...
Breathe…
Breathe…
Alright I'm good!

[Chorus]
I think I'm smiling and nodding
But surveillance cameras caught me laugh maniacally
Headbutting every obstacle
I've got to turn it off
And pick back up when I am calm
Even with an invitation, boy
You gotta learn to knock
(Oh knock it off)
And do me one favor:
Remember the safe word

[Verse 2]
I get that passion motivates
And crashes down like ocean waves
But tunnel vision's toxic, man
You're not John Henry, take a breath
That might sound harsh when you are used
To head rubs, praise, and sugar cubes
I just hate to see you racing towards
Behaviors that we shouldn't reward

[Pre-Chorus]
So slow down, focus, do yoga poses and
Learn to love the lull and just
Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. (Alright!)

[Chorus]
I think I'm smiling and nodding
Blending in and getting on
But no, I haven't fooled the cameras
In my camel camouflage
I'll take it off!
And I won't spit on anyone
Even with an invitation, boy
You gotta learn to knock
(Oh knock it off!)
And do me one favor:
Remember the safe word

[Bridge]
And I have no construction crew
To build this introduction tune but it's sound and under budget, too
The chords work, the beat works, the verse and melody works
And these words, they each work, have purpose versus knee-jerk
Safety first, let's be sure our neon PPE works
Now the only thing that needs work is the last bit of the bridge!

[Chorus]
I think I'm smiling and nodding, mild-mannered, nodding off
It's just my neck is getting tired, so much nonsense to hold up
Just take a pause... but don't give up the dream
If they change the locks behind you, you can find another key
And hope a smile and a nod's the only signal they have seen
You're no machine but there's no shame
In blowing off a little steam, so hear me knock!
Hear me hammer, hear me yell
And don't knock it 'till you've tried it
Tried to knock or tried the bell (Ah, let me in!)
The trip has been paid for and you have a way forth
So don't waste the day or delay it for later
But do me one favor: Remember the safe word
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Bug Hunter

Bug Hunter

About “Safe Word” by Bug Hunter

Read the complete lyrics to "Safe Word" by Bug Hunter from the album "Bigger Than Myself" in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Indie Pop, Pop, Independent.

"Safe Word" is performed by Bug Hunter. from the album "Bigger Than Myself" in 2020 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Safe Word", explore more songs by Bug Hunter using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Safe Word" is credited to Bug Hunter. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Safe Word" appears on "Bigger Than Myself" in 2020.

Visit the Bug Hunter artist page at /artist/bug-hunter for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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