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The Alternative Lyrics by Cusp

Thanks So Much

2024

[Verse 1]
If they had a dollar
They’d want fifty cents
They'd take their three quarters
And spare no expense

That’s the problem with power
It doesn’t make sense

If they had a weapon
They’d want twenty more
With their guns on their shoulders
Their guts on the floor

Their arms couldn't take
Any arms anymore

[Chorus]
I think people are good
They just make mistakes
And some you forgive
The rest you just take

The alternative isn’t worth bracing the ache
The alternative isn’t worth bracing the ache

[Verse 2]
If they had a reason they’d burn you alive
Claiming what’s best for the queen is what’s best for the hive
Put the world in reverse for a leisurely drive

If they could see you curled up in a bind
(In a bind)
Caked in the dirt with your limbs intertwined
(Intertwined)
When you’re out of their sight you are out of their mind
(Out of their mind)

[Chorus]
I think people are good
They just make mistakes
And some you forgive
The rest you just take

The alternative isn’t worth bracing the ache
The alternative isn’t worth bracing the ache

I think people are good
They just make mistakes
And some you forgive
The rest you just take

I think people are good
They just make mistakes
And some you forgive
The rest you just take
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About “The Alternative” by Cusp

Read the complete lyrics to "The Alternative" by Cusp from the album "Thanks So Much" in 2024. 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 Rock, Rock.

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"The Alternative" is credited to Cusp. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Alternative" appears on "Thanks So Much" in 2024.

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