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Rules Lyrics by Pennywise

Pennywise

1991

[Verse 1]
I've come to realize that life is but a game
And it doesn't matter how you score, but how you play
And although the masses play, the host makes all the rules

[Chorus 1]
The only rules you should live by
Rules made up by you
Rules made up by you
Rules made up by you
The only rules you should live by

[Verse 2]
In this bent facade of people being who they're not who
View the world through the windshield of the beamer they just bought
And swear by hypocrisy, yeah, thinking they'll go far

[Chorus 2]
Hey, mister, can you tell me
Tell me who you are?
Do you know who you are?
Do you know who you are?
Don't look, the time is now

[Bridge]
Two for one, can you survive?
One by one, you stay alive
Do you think you really stand a chance?
Pray to God for intervention
Deities of your invention
Don't you want to know who deals the hands?

[Verse 1]
I've come to realize that life is but a game
And it doesn't matter how you score, but how you play
And although the masses play, the host makes all the rules

[Chorus]
The only rules you should live by
Rules made up by you
The rules made up by you
Rules made up by you
The only rules you should live by
Rules made up by you
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About “Rules” by Pennywise

Read the complete lyrics to "Rules" by Pennywise from the album "Pennywise" in 1991. 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 Rock, Punk Rock, Hardcore Punk.

"Rules" is performed by Pennywise. from the album "Pennywise" in 1991 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 "Rules", explore more songs by Pennywise 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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"Rules" is credited to Pennywise. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Rules" appears on "Pennywise" in 1991.

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