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I, Pessimist Lyrics by Alkaline Trio

My Shame Is True (Deluxe Edition)

2013

[Verse 1: Dan Andriano & Tim McIlrath]
I give thanks to the way you know
'Cause I'm working for a total blackout
The sun used to be one of my favorite drugs
Looks like that one's gonna kill us all
[Chorus: Dan Andriano with Tim McIlrath]
Disappear, disappear
I don't need this body
It's so clear, way too clear
I'm not here with my mind
[Verse 2: Dan Andriano & Tim McIlrath]
I'm running on a great big tank again
But how long 'til I crash?
And then this bag's gonna burst again
Bring me down to my bare knees
[Chorus: Dan Andriano with Tim McIlrath]
Disappear, disappear
I don't need this body
It's so clear, way too clear
I'm not here with my mind
Disappear, disappear
I don't need this body
It's so clear, way too clear
I'm not here with my mind
[Bridge: Dan Andriano with Tim McIlrath]
They say my soul is still alive
In the eyes of God
Maybe living is not enough for me
They say my soul is still alive
In the eyes of God
Maybe living is not enough for me
[Chorus: Dan Andriano with Tim McIlrath]
Disappear, disappear
I don't need this body
It's so clear, way too clear
I'm not here with my mind
Disappear, disappear
I don't need this body
It's so clear, way too clear
I'm not here with my mind
Credits
Alkaline Trio

Alkaline Trio

About “I, Pessimist” by Alkaline Trio

Read the complete lyrics to "I, Pessimist" by Alkaline Trio from the album "My Shame Is True (Deluxe Edition)" in 2013. 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 USA, In English, Rock.

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"I, Pessimist" appears on "My Shame Is True (Deluxe Edition)" in 2013.

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