Self Destruction
from No More Waiting by The Regulars
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Photo courtesy of Rebecca Banchik
lyrics
Self Destruction
Yeah the American dream was nice while it lasted
Back in the day when the radio blasted
If the money got tight you could count on your savings
Now you’re pretty lucky if your job is still paying
Times are rough and the headlines are shitty
Well it’s rat eat dog here in New York City
You could be a rich man if your daddy’s rich too
You could starve or you could prosper but it’s really not up to you
Well all give
We all fight
We’re trying just to make it through the long night
Do we live by design?
Praying someone holds the key to salvation
The road to destruction is our own creation
You bring the whiskey and I’ll bring the shotgun
If the world’s gonna blow, then we might as well have some fun
You could riot and plunder and loot for a small fee
Tell me when is the government coming to bail out me
Praying someone holds the key to salvation
(We all live, we all fight)
The road to destruction is our own creation
(We’re trying just to make it through the long night)
The road to destruction is our own creation
(We all live, we all die)
The road to redemption is our own creation
Yeah the American dream was nice while it lasted
Back in the day when the radio blasted
If the money got tight you could count on your savings
Now you’re pretty lucky if your job is still paying
Times are rough and the headlines are shitty
Well it’s rat eat dog here in New York City
You could be a rich man if your daddy’s rich too
You could starve or you could prosper but it’s really not up to you
Well all give
We all fight
We’re trying just to make it through the long night
Do we live by design?
Praying someone holds the key to salvation
The road to destruction is our own creation
You bring the whiskey and I’ll bring the shotgun
If the world’s gonna blow, then we might as well have some fun
You could riot and plunder and loot for a small fee
Tell me when is the government coming to bail out me
Praying someone holds the key to salvation
(We all live, we all fight)
The road to destruction is our own creation
(We’re trying just to make it through the long night)
The road to destruction is our own creation
(We all live, we all die)
The road to redemption is our own creation
credits
from No More Waiting,
track released October 2, 2011
Joe Benoit: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Sam K. Shaw: Bass and Backing Vocals
Michael Himes: Guitar and Backing Vocals
Sam Paul Sherman: Drums, Backing Vocals, Piano
Joe Benoit: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Sam K. Shaw: Bass and Backing Vocals
Michael Himes: Guitar and Backing Vocals
Sam Paul Sherman: Drums, Backing Vocals, Piano
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The Regulars New York, New York
In a time when the radio waves have left rock and roll by the wayside, New York City's The Regulars refuse to play along.
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Jul 2013 -
Oct 2011
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