i'm gonna die young (repeated through song)

i don't have the sort of vein that can lead me into late adulthood

by trash compacter or giant egg slicer

ape in cage with wire cutters
i'm in the tiny car, with the big-shoed feet
ape in cage with wire cutters
i'm in the tiny car, with the big-shoed feet
ape in cage with wire cutters
i'm in the tiny car, with the big-shoed feet

i've just been trying to keep my cool, in the oakland azul asylum
i've just been trying to keep my cool, in the oakland azul asylum
i've just been trying to keep my cool, in the oakland azul asylum
i've just been trying to keep my cool, in the oakland azul asylum- um



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    General Comment:I concur, except for the fact that the singing is atrocious live. It ruins "Simeon's Dilemma" on the other Almost Live album for me.

    Stellar track, though.
    Flag RaygunShaunon February 04, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I think what's so much better about the live version is that you hear him say 'by car or by gun' which you don't really hear on the album version. It just makes it feel sadder
    Flag oldyellowbrickson August 08, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:weird for the longest time I thought he said "by trash compactor, or giant dick slicer"

    I like dick slicer better.
    Flag dtuominenon July 14, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:i totally agree...it almost brings about tears, it's that good.
    Flag emceekenzieon December 28, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:live version on annas cabin is better
    Flag Dasuitekillaon October 04, 2009   Link

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