Hush now, don’t say a word.
Don’t you dare disturb the rest of the herd.
Hush now, from you not a peep.
Let the other sheep lull you back to sleep
Seek your oblivion in the rock-a-by cradle
Of fashion magazines and empty TV dreams
Let your mind stultify
As you swallow the hollow lullaby
Hush now, may you slumber sound
While terrors abound; for you no battle ground.
Hush now, don’t look past the gloss.
You see, the other’s loss is not worth a fuss
Seek your oblivion in the rock-a-by cradle
Of a third-rate theme park ride
In a talk-show tabloid void
Kiss your soul goodbye
As you swallow the hollow lullaby
You swallow the hollow lullaby.
credits
from Adventures In Narcissism,
track released November 22, 2017
Written by Edelle McMahon, Jim Johnston & Paul Wilkinson
Edelle: Guitars, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Michael Mormecha: Drums, Electric Bass, Backing Vocals
Desy Downey: Fiddle
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