I've been running at full tilt doing just what they say
Automaton, that's what's on
Bleed a penny, spend a nickel every day
Getting warm, getting fuel
Getting lost in the backwash too
Jump higher, the bosses say
And I do
And now I need new boots

Afternoon gas

Earned the cake but I'm licking the spoon
Carry water as it evaporates
Repeat again and I know it's been seen
I'm rationing but I still gain weight
I get lost, they get found
Donate an ounce of blood and I'm billed for a pound
Reach higher, they say
As they lower the ground

Afternoon gas

It's why I can't go home
It's why I can't go home

Afternoon gas

Afternoon gas

Stephen Murphy - Drums
John Makarewicz - Guitar
Nick Nunziata - Bass, Vocals