I Am the Avalanche

I took a beating in 2003 At least I improved My threshold for pain See my eyes swelled up and poured out blood We spent six months just cleaning it up The doctor said he'd stitch up the cut for me My next beating's in two weeks I've been taking a bea

At the bottom of a swimming pool I think I found a clue I know That I'm getting closer I'm looking for fingerprints Some sort of documents To find the only one who made it all the way from the sun She's gone away She's gone away I need to hear her sa

Don't be that way 'cause I might be on that next train If I get around to it Oh no, Oh no, I'm so fucking undependable But you have to admit it's part of my charm Or at least I thought it was Forget I said it I'm ready for the next train wreck A new

Clean up next day From the tickertape parade that you threw for me I thought I earned half heartedly But we both know I don't deserve a thing Spill out my chest On to paper for a check That we cashed too soon And now the government is on my stoop Awa