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Propaganda (Remastered)

by Queen Tantrum

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1.
Into This 03:56
Into This Cyanide, now the time has come to Go, discard the things that you hold onto Nitrogen, you’re feelin’ under pressure now But you brought it on yourself You believe you’re innocent Don’t understand why all these things hit you the way they do Oh no, of course it’s not because you’re down In a pit of hypocrisy I don’t know if you want to get into this But if you’re gonna get into this I’m never gonna back down Lithium can only do so much to Keep you grounded even though you want to Be the new Messiah come to save us now But God’s not in you When you gonna see that your delusion Is the cause of permanent confusion All-consuming fire, watch the flames burn down To the root of your hell. How to fight a creature with no conscience? A person does not deserve this! Take me off your game! I want to believe it’s all the same Take me off your team! I want to believe, I want to believe – But I don’t! I don’t know if you want to get into this…
2.
Waiting 03:56
Waiting I feel like a mannequin All dressed up in my underwear Waiting for you Aching for you Breaking for you And you’re never there Close my eyes so that I can see I pretend, it’s a fantasy Faking for you Taking for you Waking for you But there’s only me So come on tell me now how you want it now I love the way you show up when you’re needy I know the inside out, don’t think I’m blinded now So cheap and nasty is your game And it’s all about you Five and you haven’t called me yet I sit smoking a cigarette Waiting for you Aching for you Breaking for you Turn on the TV set So come on tell me now how you want it now I love the way you show up when you’re needy I know the inside out, don’t think I’m blinded now So cheap and nasty is your game And it’s all about you And I can’t stay away You’re lighting up my face (You make a brighter day) I know it’s temporary, it always will be, you don’t really want me (Come on honey, say you want me, say you need me) But I keep on waiting, anticipating that one day you will be (Come on honey, say you want me, say you need me) Oh yeah! And I know that you don’t feel the same, you don’t look at me that way It’s only physical for you And I need you and I want you But you don’t So come on tell me now how you want it now I love the way you show up when you’re needy I know the inside out, don’t think I’m blinded now So cheap and nasty is your game And it’s all about you I feel like a mannequin All dressed up in my underwear Waiting for you Aching for you Breaking for you And you’re never there…
3.
Never Enough 04:50
Never Enough I’m open to the main attraction – what part do you play? I’m waitin’, still there’s no reaction from you – you’re dead as a doornail Frustration – my default setting! Complication! Who knows where I’ve been In my mind? I try to fit in but you never give in! I don’t got big titties to sell myself I don’t got a vacation in your bed It doesn’t matter what I do, ’cause I’ll never be enough for you! I don’t have a disease to state my case, I don’t have a politic or race Yeah, I’m feelin’ somethin’ else! I could split myself in two like a hole blown out It don’t matter, ’cause I’m never enough, I’m never enough, I’m never! I could hold on to you, nahaaaaaooooow-ooh!! Uh! You know it’s never enough, I’m never enough, I’m never! I’m feeling like I’m in a freak show – why are you staring? It’s all these little things remind me I don’t ever want to be anything like you Frustration – my default setting! Complication! Who knows where I’ve been In my mind? I try to fit in but you never give in! I don’t got extensions from my head I don’t got a fake tan turning red Ain’t gonna change the way I am to be suitin’ you I don’t have a disease to state my case, I don’t have a politic or race Yeah, I’m feelin’ somethin’ else! I could split myself in two, get my heart blown out It don’t matter, ’cause I’m never enough, I’m never enough, I’m never! I could hold on to you, nahaaaaaooooow-ooh!! Uh! You know it’s never enough, I’m never enough, I’m never! I don’t have an opinion about your soap opera family conundrum Small-minded, offensive people…dayum, your life must be humdrum I don’t have a disease to state my case, I don’t have a politic or race Yeah, I’m feelin’ somethin’ else! I could sell myself to you, like a whore gone bad It don’t matter, ’cause I’m never enough, I’m never enough, I’m never! I could hold on to you, nahaaaaaooooow-ooh!! Uh! You know it’s never enough, I’m never enough, I’m never! I could split myself in two, get my heart blown out It don’t matter, ’cause I’m never enough, I’m never enough, I’m never! I could hold on to you, nahaaaaaooooow-ooh!! Uh! You know it’s never enough, I’m never enough, I’m never!
4.
Broken 04:18
Broken When I think back, didn’t know that the life I’d lead would break me And the ones that I’d be close to would only let me down I believe in being open but a thief will always get in And take what’s in your heart This is for you – you made me feel dirty in my own skin This is for you – all your promises have done me in And this is for you – you’ve got to know that your knife’s done bad I never did nothin’ to you but you could have been A better friend than stabbing my back (how could I know that you wouldn’t be there for me? (how could I know that you’d let me down time and again) Now I’m not broken any more I found a cure, or should I say a cure found me And I’m a better girl than I’ve ever been I’m not broken any more You don’t own me now – I’m fixed now In the nightclub, at a party…I never found my soldier Who would lie down in the trenches and cover my old ground I believe in being truthful but a lie is so inviting to those that bring us down Now I’m not broken any more I found a cure, or should I say a cure found me And I’m a better girl than I’ve ever been I’m not broken any more You don’t own me now – I’m fixed now It was hopeless, I was sinking – couldn’t clear the mess I was in Then I heard him here beside me, waiting for me to come round I believe in things that I see and I know that my enemy Can’t touch what’s in my heart
5.
Trick Of The Light Black night, bright stars, but you’re still afraid Toss and turn, you can’t sleep in the bed you made Something wet, something sticky in your hair Is it blood? Is it guilt of your dirty little deeds? Fake-baked, not a doctor, nor a priest I don’t care that you’re pickin’ on me You’ve got a fault, baby; you’re a bad seed Feel sorry for yourself, if that’s what you need, yeah! It’s not a trick of the light – we’re all the same in the dark Leave it all up to you; you don’t know what you want Just get over it – start being a man You know you’re responsible for all that happened Princess, manifest into a Queen Slight of hand, you can’t see what you’ve done to me It doesn’t matter, ‘cos I’ve won it in the end Got God, what you got? Did you lose your only friend? Don’t take what another man could be Hoping that your twisted mind’s free Close your eyes, when I’m holding out the key Feel sorry for yourself if that’s what you need, yeah! It’s not a trick of the light – we’re all the same in the dark Leave it all up to you; you don’t know what you want Just get over it – start being a man You know you’re responsible for all that happened Black night, bright stars, but you’re still afraid Toss and turn, you can’t sleep in the bed you made Something wet, something sticky in your hair Is it blood? Is it guilt of your dirty little deeds? Fake-baked, not a doctor, nor a priest I don’t care that you’re pickin’ on me You’ve got a fault, baby; you’re a bad seed Feel sorry for yourself, if that’s what you need, yeah! It’s not a trick of the light – we’re all the same in the dark Leave it all up to you; you don’t know what you want Just get over it – start being a man You know you’re responsible for all that happened
6.
White Alligators (Give It) (How could you be so nasty? How can you be so vile?) You were the one who hunted me down, rocked my world, yeah Said that we were twin souls, we broke the mould, us against them all (P.T.R.) You and I on the phone, internet, yeah So what you jonesin’ for now? (I’ve been cast out! What’s your new addiction?) And yourself, you know that you’re lyin’, full of shit, yeah Come on now, give it to me, give it to me, give it Give it to me, yeah! You know the way you fake it, it makes you look so vacant Oh, now, give it to me, give it to me, give it Give it to me – oh I think you’re outta luck now! (And the worst thing is you’re making out that I’m the crazy one? But you and I know the truth) You’re a selfish S.O.B. – it’s always you, you, YOU, never ME! (You know, it’s so sad that you turned out to be exactly the type of person that you claim to hate) But I made allowances for you and your fucked-up brain So I said “I’ll let him go on with his fantasy (but you and I know the truth) I don’t want to ruin things; I don’t wanna rock the gig” (No confrontation, just humiliation) (So what did you get out of this?) How could you do me like this when I want to believe in you? (You don’t get to absolve yourself by blaming it on your chemical imbalances, Poor Me syndrome, or just being forgetful, or that you’re an addict.) You said we were friends, you said that you loved me now, you’d always have my back But you LIED. (You don’t get to do that.) You LIED. You’re always LYING (you’re an addict). Why didn’t I see? (You don’t get to do that. You’re an addict.) How did I let you get to me? (How could you be so nasty? How can you be so vile?) And yourself, you know that you’re lyin’, full of shit, yeah (And you made me feel like a fool, yeah!) Come on now, give it to me, give it to me, give it Give it to me, yeah! (You made me think I was losing my mind) You know the way you fake it, it makes you look so vacant Oh, now, give it to me, give it to me, give it Give it to me – oh I think you’re outta luck now! And yourself, you know that you’re lyin’, full of shit, yeah (No I never did anything to warrant the way you treat me now, yeah) Come on now, give it to me, give it to me, give it Give it to me, yeah! You know the way you fake it, it makes you look so vacant (You know you’re not being fair to me now, I gave you my all, I gave you my heart) Oh, now, give it to me, give it to me, give it Give it to me – oh I think you’re outta luck now! (So what did you get out of this?)
7.
Hollywood 03:34
Hollywood You ruined everything. You ruined everything. You’re not the one – you ruined everything You’re not the one, don’t try to take my liberty I’ve seen it all, been here before I gave you my best but you screwed it up again I’m not the one who ever let you down So let it go, I’m done with messing round Your foolish mind, so open wide Taking the arsenic so deep inside! Your web of lies, you act so good – yeah, you should be in Hollywood! Try to twist my mind, woah! Only good thing I got from you was your child! You talk so cheap, didn’t think you could – yeah, you should be in Hollywood! And I won’t be here waiting for you, for so long you had me fooled You’re not the one who gave up everything You dropped the ball, so irresponsible So what am I? Your petty crime? You’re wasting my time, little boy don’t cry! If you must consummate your seedy lust Take it somewhere I can’t see you turn to dust You know it all, so why are you falling? Now I feel that I never really knew you! Yeah you should be in Hollywood! You’re not the one – you ruined everything You’re not the one, don’t try to take a piece of me Hey stupid boy, you won’t destroy me I gave you my best but you screwed it up again I’m not the one who doesn’t come around Still can’t believe the disappointment I have found Your foolish mind, so open wide Taking the arsenic so deep inside! You’re not the one You ruined everything (Yeah, you should be in Hollywood!) You’re not the one You ruined everything. You ruined everything.
8.
Not Your Whore I don’t know what goes on inside your mind You say what you think I want to hear – it doesn’t mean anything You can’t deny, so asinine So hypocritical! “Too critical!” said I You’re not the same, someone to blame? You’re the one Giving me up for the one who deserted you when you were Opening up, taking a chance riding love Then she screwed you up – You tried to do that to me But I’m not your wet nurse and I’m not your whore And I’m not your consolation prize any more Never again can I be that understanding friend Who gives herself to you, it’s neverending! I try not to let the rage burn deep inside But it gets hard when I’m so sick of all your pathetic lies I knew I was right! I ask myself why Did I get so knotted up in the mess you call your life? Boy, you’re so lame…if you’re going to lie, do it well You should be ashamed; it’s so evident, your transparency Got to reclaim the peace in my mind I once felt Before you dispelled it – Stop coming after me You were the one, the one that I thought I could trust But I was wrong…it was all an illusion created Now you don’t belong, so why are you still calling me up? Hey, don’t make a fuss – You lied and mishandled me
9.
Celebrity Obsession Celebrity obsession… It doesn’t matter if you got a slice of talent Because they only want you if you’re messed up It helps to be Daddy’s Little Princess An hotel heiress, American child star If you don’t have the look and you don’t fit the mould You can’t be something that you’re not just for the money Let me tell you what I learned up ’til now It’s all about the one that you date, that you’re cheating on (You ain’t going nowhere sailing down the mainstream) The drugs that you take, anorexia they feed upon (Nobody wants you if you won’t make a fool of yourself) Reality shows, cocaine up your nose (Come over here, just shut your mouth) Private videos…where can I get those clothes? (We don’t want opinions, we just want someone to talk about) Don’t worry about it if they catch you doing something Because they really love it when you mess up It helps to be tweakin’ in the morning Perezalicious, half-hearted Wino Don’t bother learning your craft – that’s a fact If it wasn’t so pathetic it would be some kind of funny Let me tell you what I learned up ’til now Overdose…miss the gig…man, I think I’m pregnant Did you call OK? Let’s have a happy ending Say cheese, pretty please, it’s the paparazzi I quit my girl band – new perfume out next week! Who’s that man on my step? He says he knows me Did we have a thing? Did he get any photos of me? I can’t move my face! I can’t move my face! Oh my goodness, my fillets just won’t stay in place I bet you wish you looked half as good as me I bet you wish you were a celebrity It doesn’t matter if you got a slice of talent Because they only want you if you’re messed up It helps to be married to a footballer Breast augmentation, comedian’s daughter If you don’t have the look and you don’t fit the mould You can’t be something that you’re not just for the money Let me tell you what I learned up ’til now
10.
(I Only Do These Things ‘Cause) I Love You Everything will turn out fine, ’cause we’re meant to be together And I know you feel the same It’s the way it’s meant to be, we’ll be so happy Believe me – I only do these things ’cause I love you Instead of wasting time, accept the things I tell you ‘Cause I know what’s best for us You don’t see what I see when I see A future grown from our history I only do these things ’cause I love you Now you want to tell me No? I don’t think so! When you push me away I know you don’t really mean it You and I could be so good, I know we would Just try to relax, you gotta learn to let go It’s been the longest time since we woke up together And I know you miss it too So I’ll make the first move, won’t hold it against you I forgive you You can’t be wondering how I came to this conclusion I don’t know what’s wrong with you Unless you lied and if so That will make me so angry! I only do these things ’cause I love you Stop struggling, it doesn’t hurt I thought by now that you would have come to your senses Can’t you see it’s you and me? Not her! Who’s she? I don’t care! She’s out of the picture! Now you want to tell me No? I don’t think so! I only do these things ’cause I love you.
11.
Tongue Tied 03:47
Tongue-Tied Tongue-tied, are you twisted, are you nervous? Is it making you Foolish? Are you fakin’? Are you no one? Am I taking you Somewhere that you don’t want to remember ‘Cause you see how you once were? And you still are and you will be… But I gotta get inside you Forever tongue-tied! Forever twisted! I said I gotta get inside you And I know you don’t want to know that You can’t hold me back any longer Why so sad? We both know that We’re heading for a disaster! And I know the difference between us I can’t hold on any longer Yeah, I know that; so quit saying: “It’s all gone but I can’t believe it!” Tongue-tied, unassisted, out of service Is it making you Reckless? Are you shameless? Are you hopeless? Am I making you Up like a Mojito, Cuban hiball Drink it up like a good man Tip and swallow like you do me And now I gotta get inside you. Forever tongue-tied! Forever twisted! I said I gotta get inside you And I know you don’t want to know that You can’t hold me back any longer Why so sad? We both know that We’re heading for a disaster! And I know the difference between us I can’t hold on any longer Yeah, I know that; so quit saying: “It’s all gone but I can’t believe it!” Don’t tell my heart to speak the truth I may or may not think of you But I’ll never say a word It would be my undoing… For one last time, let’s be uncouth And consequently we’ll undo The ties that bind but for now I will leave you Tongue-tied, intercepted, unprotected ‘Cause you’re mine and I’m Your own sweet Achilles, Belladonna Deadly Nightshade We’re sickened and we’re toxic; mass confusion But we both want it Last time! Nearly over and it will be forever! And I know you don’t want to know that You can’t hold me back any longer Why so sad? We both know that We’re heading for a disaster! And I know the difference between us I can’t hold on any longer Yeah, I know that; so quit saying: “It’s all gone but I can’t believe it!” Don’t want it – a covert operation Don’t want it – another complication Don’t want it – a bad situation Don’t want it – a cheaper imitation Don’t want it – a hidden combination Don’t want it – a bad education Don’t want it – another accusation Don’t want it – I had a revelation!
12.
Roll The Dice You got a one-track, sleazy mind Always looking for new action But the one thing you can’t find is Happiness and peace of mind You gotta give and take sometimes ‘Cause it’s not always about you And in the old days, you could get away With the games that don’t work for you now ‘Cause your lines are tired and you just look desperate! Your time is up so give it to me I’ll roll the dice and still come up three times Head straight to jail, you’ve broken your vow Don’t pass Go, give it up; you’re worthless now You got a lustful, wanderin’ eye It used to drive me to distraction That the one thing you can’t find Was in front of you, but you’re staring blind Did you think I wouldn’t mind How you put everyone above me? Well, in the old days, you could get away With your games, ’cause I had no sense of self But now your lines are tired and you just look desperate! You got a take-it-easy mind No, you never lift a finger And the one thing you can’t find is Striding off into the light It’s a pointless exercise Trying to explain this to you You won’t listen, you’re just missing The games you played that don’t work for you now (You had the time, you had the choice, you had it all) (You gave it up, you wanted more, you want it all) (You don’t know what you lost in me) (You don’t pass go, you lost the game, you lost the round) (You lost the game) (You lost the game) (You lost the game)
13.
Salute To The Queen Disappointment rush through me Ain’t it funny how you managed to get away? I’m alone again in dirty sheets I bet you’re thinking: “Such an easy lay” But you’re not the man I want – just a pale imitation of the one before And your cheap invitation…well, it gets me off But who made you the god of all? Warm the ointment; calm the burn now Ain’t it funny how we make the same mistake again? Unreliable, self-centred So don’t promise things you can’t deliver anyway But you’re not the man I want – just a pale imitation of the one before And this strange conversation…well, it sets me off But who made you the god of all… Passion? It’s not your friend! Passion! It’s just a weakness in the end! And I – I’ll reach an impasse And you – you bring the JD And we – we’ll make a video Line up toy soldiers, salute to the Queen! I’ll reach an impasse And you – you bring the JD And we, we’ll make a video Line up toy soldiers, salute to the Queen! Breaking glass will cut your hands up Ain’t it funny how I never ever miss a beat? Wrap your hands up; dirty bandage Darkened ink won’t be enough to wash your soul clean But you’re not the man I want – just a pale imitation of the one before And this weird situation…well, it gets too much Who made you the god of all…

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Female-fronted rock album, Propaganda (2007), remastered for 2014. 'A fusion of power and soul – like Chaka Khan meets Audioslave. Impressive stuff.' - And The Beat Goes On, NMGM. 'Annie Lennox/Grace Jones soulchild' - The Pop League.

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"If the Pointer Sisters were performing Joy Division as produced by Trent Reznor.
I don't know if that's accurate. All I know for sure is that it's fucking great music. " - Listener review

"Chaka Khan meets Audioslave." - NMGM review
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