Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Bliss is a Flak Jacket Lyrics by Joshua Powell

PSYCHO/TROPIC

2019

Hands done up in rose gold
You were a vision with a baby on your hip
And prone to meddle with crystals
As though you missed all other spiritual conduits
And as I’m hacking at a novel somewhere
Trying to comb the sparrows out of my hair
I’m thinking back about the time you read my palm;
And God, I hope you did it wrong
Bliss? Bliss is a flak jacket
Guilt is the shrapnel/coat rack I’ve since sought to expel
But I fear it’s clear that I’m not a shaman
So I’ll keep my “cosmic revelations” to myself
I watched a revolution choke and sputter
I saw depression try to kill my brother
I heard Leviathan was living in a lake up near the border states
And back, back off the back porch
There was a demon in the bonfire we made
So we formed an assembly line
To cart back buckets we had summoned from the lake
And even when all of the kindling had flattened
We were never certain anything happened
Besides the vestiges of smoke getting in my shirt
And smelling of the earth
Credits
Joshua Powell

Joshua Powell

About “Bliss is a Flak Jacket” by Joshua Powell

Read the complete lyrics to "Bliss is a Flak Jacket" by Joshua Powell from the album "PSYCHO/TROPIC" in 2019. 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 Dream Pop, Indie Rock, Rock.

"Bliss is a Flak Jacket" is performed by Joshua Powell. from the album "PSYCHO/TROPIC" in 2019 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 "Bliss is a Flak Jacket", explore more songs by Joshua Powell 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.

View all songs and biography for Joshua Powell · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Bliss is a Flak Jacket" is credited to Joshua Powell. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Bliss is a Flak Jacket" appears on "PSYCHO/TROPIC" in 2019.

Visit the Joshua Powell artist page at /artist/joshua-powell for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.