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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Otep
Otep
Performer
Otep Shamaya
Otep Shamaya
Vocals
Rob Patterson
Rob Patterson
Guitar
Jason McGuire
Jason McGuire
Background Vocals
Mark Bistany
Mark Bistany
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Otep Shamaya
Otep Shamaya
Composer
Rob Patterson
Rob Patterson
Composer
Jason McGuire
Jason McGuire
Composer
Mark Bistany
Mark Bistany
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ulrich Wild
Ulrich Wild
Producer
Mike Gerlach
Mike Gerlach
Assistant Engineer
Otep Shamaya
Otep Shamaya
Producer
Jared Hirshland
Jared Hirshland
Assistant Engineer
Jack Ponti
Jack Ponti
Producer
Raidar
Raidar
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Dave Collins
Dave Collins
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In that final look, does the deer forgive the wolf?
[Verse 2]
You've stolen my fascination
Smothered my holy addiction
And now, I'm soaked in you
Like fat, white worms and sad haikus
[Verse 3]
I woke up and the world was on fire
I woke up and the swine had conspired
To erase all the faith that I have in the human race
I woke up and the world was on fire
[Verse 4]
It's all in your head, it's all in your head
They said I need to flee
Are they the shepherds or are they sheep?
Are we the butchers or are we meat?
In this nest of lies, living a life under siege
We sink in the stink and I need my disease
It's all in your head, they said I need to flee
This never-ending, ordinary monarchy
[Verse 5]
Beneath the toxic water where my secrets come to meet
In catacombs of shadow and wet skies of mystery
I found a soggy savior, a painted lady made of eyes
She sings to me of my deceit, your life is a lie
[Verse 6]
I woke up and the world was on fire
I woke up and the swine had conspired
To erase all the faith that I have in the human race
I woke up and the world was on fire
[Verse 7]
It's all in your head, it's all in your head
They said I need to flee
Are they the shepherds or are they sheep?
Are we the butchers or are we meat?
In this nest of lies, living a life under siege
We sink in the stink and I need my disease
It's all in your head, they said I need to flee
This never-ending, ordinary monarchy
[Verse 8]
If we stand too still, they're gonna eat us alive
Watch your tongue, teach 'em young, medicate the mutiny
Better living through chemistry
Self-destruction's patriotic
Money fixes everything
Watch your tongue, teach 'em young
We're taught to love and hate
To fight and obey
I've lost my mind but I've found my way
[Verse 9]
In this nest of lies, every wall has eyes
[Verse 10]
It's all in your head, it's all in your head
They said I need to flee
Are they the shepherds or are they sheep?
Are we the butchers or are we meat?
In this nest of lies, living a life under siege
We sink in the stink and I need my disease
It's all in your head, they said I need to flee
This never-ending, ordinary monarchy
Written by: Jason McGuire, Mark Bistany, Otep Shamaya, Rob Patterson

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