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Mom's Greatest Hits

from The Cigarette Girl From The Future by Beauty Pill

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guilt and shame and all that shit
you're soaking in it
mom's greatest hits

the life you've chosen scares her so
and 'cause she loves you
she wants you to know

and there's no exit to be had
it's kind of sad
she misses your dad

but she'll never talk to him again
not even in the singles bar in heaven

she's really happy you stopped by
she's been so lonely
can you tell her why
you never call her anymore?

knives and forks scraping
glancing at the door

the "love you, but don't touch me" bit
you're hanging on it
your dad's greatest hit

he's a well-meaning guy
but pain deferred is pain amplified

and yes, he's happy you'd stopped by
he'd never say it
that's just not his style

he holds the world at arm's length
something your mom found out the hard way...

guilt and shame and all that shit
you're soaking in it
and so will your kids

long after your folks are gone
if they're not in the driver's seat
they're riding shotgun

you watch it happen
know it's true
and still it feels like nothing you can do

her love of fear
his fear of love
you will inherit all of the above

why don't you sit down?

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from The Cigarette Girl From The Future, released October 21, 2001

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Beauty Pill is a band from Washington, DC, born in the mouth of the 21st century. Most songs are about the mouth of the 21st century.

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