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American Glory

by The Stink

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1.
Johnny's always been a hard rocker That boy could play the guitar Only started working part time to pay for his car But pretty soon, he's working forty hours His local's starting to call He wasn't playing much before, now it's hardly at all And yeah, he got the car, then a bike, then a wife and a child Now he's just waiting til the day comes when he'll get a break from his life for a while I'd say, yeah, he's a fucking man I'd say, yeah, yeah, yeah, he's a fucking man After work, johnny goes drinking It's always part of the plan And every now and then his bros think of starting a band But now the job got his hands shaking Just gotta laugh and reflect But it's hard when Uncle Sam's taking half of his check He grabs the bottle at the thought of all the grief in his life He got the itch but he ignores it, hardly sees his poor kid or even his wife I'd say, yeah, he's a fucking man I'd say, yeah, yeah, yeah, he's a fucking man It's always something, another bump in road It's fucking humbling, just gotta jump when he's told His dream is crumbling, just give him something to hold Just give him something to hold Johnny made a lot of sacrifices Like leaving the band And paid or not, that's the price of being a man And yeah, he coulda been a star, and it woulda been cool But now he's only working hard for his daughter That guitar couldn't put her through school I'd say, yeah, he's a fucking man I'd say, yeah, yeah, yeah, he's a fucking man
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With our eyes on the skies And our minds on the guns We will fight for our lives And the lives of our sons and our wives Can't hide and there's nowhere to run So tonight we fight til it's done There was a time, we were warriors We were strong, We were free Every fight, We were victorious It was glorious, as it should be But all things change eventually As was the case with our land A land that we ruled for a century But essentially lost our command With a spark of light And a crash of thunder In the dark of night We were torn asunder We rebuilt from the tragedy Here in our homes, we would stay We held fast to our humanity But calamity was not far away Then on the night of the festival That's when they came once again And the sight was incredible Unforgettable for me and my men With a spark of light And a crash of thunder In the dark of night We were torn asunder With our eyes on the skies And our minds on the guns We will fight for our lives And the lives of our sons and our wives Can't hide and there's nowhere to run So tonight we fight til it's done Now here we are, just the three of us Ready to stand, ready to fight We're still alive, they haven't beaten us Now if we could just live thru the night We'll strike back with ferocity We'll strike fear with our song And when we've attacked this monstrosity Who could possibly say we were wrong? With a spark of light And a crash of thunder In the dark of night We will take them under With our eyes on the skies And our minds on the guns We will fight for our lives And the lives of our sons and our wives Can't hide and there's nowhere to run So tonight we fight til it's done
3.
Bona Fide 03:49
Every morning I get up and hit the road I was born to ride, I was born to haul the load And once I make the drop, got one more thing to do I won't break or stop 'til I get back home to you I'm bona fide, I'm gonna ride into the setting sun I'm gonna drive 'til I arrive, I get it done I love the road, oh yeah, but the road don't taste like sugar I'm a busy man, just rolling 'cross the land Got my Lizzy and my Silver Bullet Band Just a cowboy, lonesome on the trail, I roam But I got some Night Moves, I can't wait to get back home I'm bona fide, I'm gonna ride into the setting sun I'm gonna drive 'til I arrive, I get it done I love the road, oh yeah, but the road don't smell like a woman Some men run the race, they run it 9 to 5 Some men stand in place, but I was born to drive I've been driving since before I learned to walk And I'll keep driving once I've given you the fat cock I'm bona fide, I'm gonna ride into the setting sun I'm gonna drive 'til I arrive, I get it done I love the road, oh yeah, but the road don't taste like sugar
4.
Fat stacks - they're always great for the ego Man making money, money making man Yeah, that's jack - nice shoes, blue shirt, pair of chinos He's out faking funny, shaking hands He's a class act, he ain't a saint or a scholar But success is in his veins Took the fast track, gave thanks to the almighty dollar Out of many one remains Because he's Living at the top, as far as he can see He's the only man alive Winners can't be stopped, all winners would agree If you can't win, you must not have the drive Of the only man alive It's the high life, and he don't owe nobody nada He's at the top, and got there on his own Got a fly wife, and his girl on the side's even hotter One day his seed will take his throne And he'll be... Living at the top, as far as he can see He's the only man alive Winners can't be stopped, all winners would agree If you can't win, you must not have the drive Of the only man alive The evening bell closes another day People scream and yell, but jack just drives away He sees their picket signs and can't believe the nerve "You lazy jerks are paid to work, you get what you deserve..." Flashback to a time when Jack was a toddler Every contest, he would take the prize See, jack's dad - that man was a hell of a father Taught Jackie how to close his eyes To keep on... Living at the top, as far as he can see He's the only man alive Winners can't be stopped, all winners would agree If you can't win, you must not have the drive Of the only man alive
5.
Tell Me When 05:44
Can you still remember when we met? Way before the crazy war, the debt, and the internet You saw me there on your little tv set Hair slicked back, dressed in black, with a cigarette You got my records and my photograph I'd sing you songs, you'd sing along, and laugh, oh the fun we'd have But looking back on the aftermath I can see it was me who set you on the path And what a way for you to come of age You just wanted to play on the world stage So i took to the air, i made the world care for you We went together just like heart and soul Birds and bees, mac and cheese - America and Rock & Roll And we were hot even when the war was cold The more love we made, the more we sold But you were sought out by other guys And i was abroad, i didn't realize You loved how they rhyme, you soon had no time for me I once was the king But the kingdom was always yours And now i'm just the thing that opened the doors But one day, you'll say you want me back to stay again Just tell me when I guess you're happy now with the man you chose But you were all about your music loud, and shows? He never goes Sure, you got your jewelry and your pretty clothes But all just for VIP rooms and videos Keep buying things 'til it makes you broke He tries to sing, but he can't take a joke For all that you have, at least you can laugh with me Now we've both seen some better days And I can't tell you that i'll change my ways But just take my hand, take one more stand with me I once was the king But the kingdom was always yours And now i'm just the thing that opened the doors But one day, you'll say you want me back to stay again Just tell me when

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released February 18, 2012

Produced by Dan Kramer and The Stink
Recorded at King Killer Studios

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The Stink New York, New York

In 2010, Dan Kramer and Dave Bunting (formerly of Guyz Nite) formed The Stink with drummer Tim Gramling (formerly of Federal Bison) with the goal of bringing throbbing high voltage rock.

Since October of 2011, The Stink has released 1 full-length album (Royal Sampler) and 3 EPs (American Glory, Beasts, and Trouble).
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