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Irony Lyrics by Monkey Jacket

Four Twenty-Three

2008

[Intro]
I've got a message to deliver
Before we sail out and say goodbye
I've got a message to deliver
Before we sail out and say goodbye

[Chorus]
My live is ruled by irony
Sun comes up, puts me down to sleep
Got a bright nightlight, it's as dark as can be
My life is ruled by irony
Sun goes down, now I'm ready
I have got no control
All I get is the same excuses
Why should I even try?

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 1]
First one to tell, last one to know
Held a gathering for the world
And nobody showed
They all stayed home, they all laid low
They thought they knew, didn't want to believe
It was out of this world, well, now they'll see
They'll be the ones who cease to be
They'll be the ones who cease to be

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge]
Give yourself away
Give it all away
Think it's safe to say
Not yourself today
I'll be okay
If you don't raise voices
Don't ask questions
Give yourself away
Give it all away
Think it's safe to say
Not yourself today
I'll be okay
Probably

[Bridge]
Oh, all the precious little children
Have been given such a lovely contribution
It's the hate they love to love, yeah
Oh, it's spreading through the minds
And it's seeping out through their eyes
What a lovely gift to be above

Give it to me, Max

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
A leash around your mind so tight
You cannot breath, you can't think right
But it pleases them, so it's outta sight
To think you were taught how to run
It was a waste, all that you've done
Just look at what you have become
Look at what you have become

[Guitar Solo]

My live is ruled by irony
Sun comes up, puts me down to sleep
Got a bright nightlight, it's as dark as can be
My life is ruled by irony
Sun goes down, now I'm ready
I have got no control
All I get is the same excuses
Why should I even try?

[Outro]
Why should I try?
I'll only keep living' life
Until I die
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Monkey Jacket

Monkey Jacket

About “Irony” by Monkey Jacket

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"Irony" is credited to Monkey Jacket. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Irony" appears on "Four Twenty-Three" in 2008.

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