Helpless (remastered)

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lyrics

Figure it out

This car dies when it idles
And life is one long transition
When traveling, I stick to the highway
The movement depends on the condition

And I'm not what I thought or I said I was
Would you polish me for better reflection?
It's not what I thought or I said I was
See the by the light of the fading sun

Moon rises

Code words, DNA strands
Buildings have pre-set plans
Their endings different
How to, build to
Build on buildings
I went downstairs
Roof as basement

I got halfway there
I was almost there

Bridges being built
Bridges washed out

Halfway there, I ran out
Half was all I could afford
It seemed silly to go on or turn around
Between where I left and

Moon rises

Code words, DNA strands
Buildings have pre-set plans
Their endings different
How to, build to
Build on buildings
I went downstairs
Roof as basement

I can't hitch a ride off better ideas
They're the friend to carry me

Carry me, carry me, carry me

Helpless
I'm sure you're not, I am

I'll not mold into stone, though you want me to
Be safe and safely without guarantee
One and endangered only species
Brick within a wall within a brick within
in a cell within a jail within my skin within...

Helpless

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from Elmo (remastered), track released February 18, 2012
Lyrics, vocals, guitar - Kirk Brown
Bass - Justin Norman
Drums - Rob Ogden

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Elmo Des Moines, Iowa

Elmo was a three-piece band comprised of vocalist/guitarist Kirk Brown, bassist Justin Norman, and drummer/percussionist Rob Ogden. The group released four songs in a digital EP.

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