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Killing Joke - 2007 remaster

from Earthbound - 2007 Remastered Edition by Rocket Scientists

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KILLING JOKE
by Erik Norlander and Mark McCrite
(c)1993, 2006 Waking Dream Music, BMI

Under a pale yellow lamplight
'cross a cobblestone street of dreams
I heard footsteps marking time
For love that used to be

It seems just now I should be stronger than this
Have all these years been an empty risk
I've given my soul, surrendered my name
Without love all that's left is pain

After all you'll see that this was the killing joke
All alone you're drowning while everyone stays afloat
And in the end you'll see that this was the final stroke
Many a love has died at the hand of the killing joke

On top of an earthbound shadow dance
'round the corner of a dream
I saw ropes on an iron box
Lowering carefully

But I've walked roads much stranger than this
Up on streets drawn white with mist
I've wandered alone in search of pure truth
But all I've found is the death of youth

And after all you'll see that this was the killing joke
All alone you're drowning while everyone stays afloat
And in the end you'll see that this was the final stroke
Many a love has died at the hand of the killing joke

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from Earthbound - 2007 Remastered Edition, released January 10, 1993

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Rocket Scientists El Dorado Hills, California

Formed in the late 1980s by keyboardist Erik Norlander and vocalist / guitarist Mark McCrite, the two released their first CD in 1993 joined by bassist Don Schiff who soon became a part of the band. RS has played many festivals and concert dates across North America and Europe and continue to release new music. Memorable songwriting and innovative instrumentation are Rocket Scientists hallmarks ... more

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