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Cursive - "Rookie" (Official Lyric Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Cursive
Cursive
Performer
Tim Kasher
Tim Kasher
Vocals
Megan Siebe
Megan Siebe
Cello
Ted Stevens
Ted Stevens
Guitar
Matt Maginn
Matt Maginn
Bass
Patrick Newbery
Patrick Newbery
Trumpet
Clint Schnase
Clint Schnase
Drums
Pat Oakes
Pat Oakes
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tim Kasher
Tim Kasher
Songwriter
Megan Siebe
Megan Siebe
Songwriter
Ted Stevens
Ted Stevens
Songwriter
Matt Maginn
Matt Maginn
Songwriter
Patrick Newbery
Patrick Newbery
Songwriter
Clint Schnase
Clint Schnase
Songwriter
Pat Oakes
Pat Oakes
Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You found a fight to join
You got a new crusade
You found a reason to get out of every bed you made
Stiffen that lip, suck in your gut
Stand up straight, you're staring death in the eye
[PreChorus]
You never knew yourself, the way it felt, that fire inside
You are a god of war, still, you're unsure
[Chorus]
Whatcha gonna die for?
Some cause you sorta like?
I bet that shit's to die for
But why you gotta die?
Whatcha gotta die for?
[Verse 2]
They got you mad as hell
They got you tasting blood
They got you eating from their hands until you're throwing up
Waggle that flag
Get it tattooed on your neck
Your oafish obedience
[PreChorus]
You got your people now, you're acting proud, peacocking around
You spread your wings and soar into the storm
[Chorus]
Whatcha gonna die for?
Some cause you sorta like?
I bet that shit's to die for
But what if it's a lie?
Whatcha gotta die for?
[Bridge]
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
Time to die
[PreChorus]
You never asked for this, but then again, you really kinda did
You never felt the heft of death before
[Chorus]
Whatcha gonna die for?
Some cause you sorta like?
I bet that shit's to die for
But why you gotta die?
Whatcha gotta die for?
Written by: Clint Schnase, Matt Maginn, Megan Siebe, Pat Oakes, Patrick Newbery, Ted Stevens, Tim Kasher
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