vow number one
no matter what
always make time to make a song about your time
vow number two
remember vow number one
even when bills are just pulling you under
take both my hands
unsteady as they are
none can break these tireless bonds apart
vow number three
don't be ashamed
your income can't make you forget where you came from
vow number four
don't ever doubt
take the time to reaffirm all your vows
take both my hands
unsteady as they are
none can break these tireless bonds apart
(when will all our circumstances become more equitable)
I don't know
(when will all of our homes start to appreciate again)
I don't know
(when will the government stop taking and start working for free)
I don't know
(when will other countries resume worshipping at our feet)
I don't care about that
I don't care about that
I don't care about that
no more
vow number five
no matter what
don't change the song to try and change your poor fortunes
vow number six
no matter how
pick at the puzzle till you figure it out
credits
from M1,
released January 21, 2014
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