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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Hives
The Hives
Performer
Chris Dangerous
Chris Dangerous
Drums
Howlin' Pelle Almquist
Howlin' Pelle Almquist
Lead Vocals
Nicholaus Arson
Nicholaus Arson
Background Vocals
The Johan and Only
The Johan and Only
Bass Guitar
Vigilante Carlstroem
Vigilante Carlstroem
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Randy Fitzsimmons
Randy Fitzsimmons
Composer
Chip Fitzsimmons
Chip Fitzsimmons
Composer
Montgomery Fitzsimmons
Montgomery Fitzsimmons
Composer
Wilbur Fitzsimmons
Wilbur Fitzsimmons
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Pelle Gunnerfeldt
Pelle Gunnerfeldt
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I felt bad, I took a pill
Dilate my iris and destroy my will
All of the sun, all the stars align
But I got a problem of a different kind, uh
Always talking 'bout yours and mine
They keep the meter running all the time
It's empty, but you shouldn't let it
I stay fucked up and I don't regret it now
[PreChorus]
Bow down to the mayor of nothing
Over the roof and I'm shaking you out
Not going down, man, I'm rising above it
Oh, you don't know what I'm talking about
[Chorus]
Oh, let me paint a picture
I ain't no fucking snob
Oh, let me paint a picture
More like a fucking god to you
[Verse 2]
Don't follow them, maybe they're lost too
You gotta think of something else to do
I'm doin' nothing, never, ever tried
You keep selling, but I'm never buying
Live in a dumpster, I don't mind
Bitchin', cryin', moan and whine
Break up the little piece for free
But they don't know about the hefty fee
[PreChorus]
Bow down to the mayor of nothing
Over the roof and I'm shaking you out
Not going down, man, I'm rising above it
Oh, you don't know what I'm talking 'bout
[Chorus]
Oh, let me paint a picture
I ain't no fucking snob
Oh, let me paint a picture
More like a fucking god to you
[Bridge]
All this can be yours and mine
I never wanted it myself
But I can't understand it
I'm coming out, I can't lament, whoo
[Chorus]
Oh, let me paint a picture
I ain't no fucking snob
Oh, let me paint a picture
More like a fucking god
To you
Oh, let me paint a picture
I ain't no fucking snob
Oh, let me paint a picture
More like a fucking god to you
Written by: Chip Fitzsimmons, Montgomery Fitzsimmons, Randy Fitzsimmons, Wilbur Fitzsimmons

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