Lyrics from an extremely confused cover band called One-Inch Nails with apologies to Trent Reznor, circa 1989
Terrible Guy
Am I not living up to what I’m supposed to be?
Why am I seething with pusillanimity?
(Hey Fog) I think you owe me a great big apology
(Why are you capitalizing the letter “F”?)
Terrible guy
Terrible guy
I’m a terrible guy
Terrible guy
(Hey Fog) I really don’t know what you mean
Seems like salvation comes only in our dreams
I feel my cowardice grow all the more extreme
(Hey Fog) Can this world really be as fun as it seems?
Terrible guy
Terrible guy
I’m a terrible guy
Terrible guy
Don’t take it away from me, I am too bold. It’s true.
Don’t take it away from me, I am too bold. It’s true.
Don’t tear it away from me, I am sometimes blue.
Don’t tear it away from me, am I me or am I you?
Don’t swear it, don’t swear it, don’t swear it, don’t swear it, don’t
(Hey Fog) There’s nothing left for me to hide
I lost my ignorance, security and pride (and most of my 401(k))
I’m all alone in the world you must despise
(Hey Fog) I believed your promises, your promises and other guys!
Terrible guy
Terrible guy
I’ m a terrible guy
Terrible guy
You made me throw it all away
My florals left to decay
How many you betray
You’ve taken everything (including most of the 401(k))
Terrible guy
My head is filled with disease
My skin is begging for ease
I’m on my hands and knees
I want so much to be Steve (he’s nice)
I need someone to hold on to
I need someone to hold on to
I need dumb one
I need dumb one to hold on to
I give you everything
My sweet everything
Hey Fog, I really don’t know who I am
In this world of bliss