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Martyrs
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Martyrs was released on April 13, 1999 by Rite-Off Records as a part of the album Soapopera
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Release DateApril 13, 1999
LabelRite-Off Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM116

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Larry Kennedy
Larry Kennedy
Songwriter
Robert C. Welsh
Robert C. Welsh
Songwriter

Lyrics

Climb into a burning Cadillac to seal your suicidal pact
And get the monkey off your back
And maybe make some money
Take a roundhouse on the chin
Invite the Boston strangler in
Take a fall like Gunga Din
Martyrs can be funny
Well am I the worst case you've found holding you down?
Gandhi and your mommy built a cross for you
Then the Dalai Lama showed you that hairdo
But you were smarter
Brand new martyr
Brand new martyr, yeah - that's you
Brand new martyr, yeah - that's you
God's new fool, that's so cool
Throw your coat down in the rain
Take a bullet in the brain
Tell your friends you're not insane, but your nose is runny
Burn with Joan out on the stake
Walk across the coals you rake
Think of all the friends you make
Martyrs sure are funny
Am I the best friend you've got when I'm not around?
Gandhi and your mommy built a cross for you
Then the Dalai Lama showed you that hairdo
But you were smarter, brand new martyr
Brand new martyr, yeah - that's you
Brand new martyr, yeah - that's you
God's new fool, that's so cool
You can beat yourself 'till you're black and blue
Maybe Elton John will sing for you
If this song is not an apt tribute to your star
Am I the worst case you've found holding you down?
Brand new martyr, yeah - that's you
Brand new martyr, yeah - that's you
God's new fool, that's so cool
Written by: Larry Kennedy, Robert C. Welsh
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