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I see you on the cover of Rolling Stone or one of those other corny magazines that just an excuse to sell fashion or bullshit but occasionally sticks in a good writer or political story so they can ease their conscience that the majority of their readership has the I.Q. of ...well...a Creed fan.

So you pucker your mouth and you show lots of thigh, coy celebrity sexy, teasing cleavage. ass in the air, selling your product, down on your knees why so shy? 'Cause you stand for nothing really, you got nothing to say it's insulting your pretense of integrity. Take the movies name, tattoo it on your labia, spread your legs for the camera, what difference would it make?

(Chorus) I mean, fuck it, why go halfway? (2X)

So you think you might be Jesus, let's be frank, you're the lead singer of a big rock band. Let's get the bass player to nail you to a cross, long rusty spikes, right through your hands.
(Repeat Chorus)

You're a World leader with your finger on the button and you're thinking that history is smiling on you. Blow the shit out of everybody that doesn't agree, do it in the name of patriotism or religion, what else should you do?
(Repeat Chorus)

I'm a self-righteous prick with a great big mouth but I'm sick to death of mediocrity and lies. i know I'm preaching to the choir, I know I'm yelling down a hole, I used to sing between the lines but then I got wise.
(Repeat Chorus)

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from THE TERRORISM OF EVERYDAY LIFE, released October 7, 2013

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HAMELL ON TRIAL Austin, Texas

Hamell on Trial is loud, fast music informed by politics, intelligence and a wicked sense of humor.
1995-Mercury Records-Big as Life, The Chord is Mightier Than the Sword.
1997- Choochtown
2003-Righteous Babe Records-Tough Love
2005, Songs For Parents Who Enjoy Drugs.
2007-“The Terrorism Of Everyday Life,” (Edinburgh Fringe Herald Award)
2012-New West Records -The Happiest Man Alive. ... more

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