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Life On Fire

from Life On Fire EP by The Nite Flites

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Calling Father Doran
In the long black boots
Can you see the forest for the trees
The gallows for the noose
Do you understand the vow you've taken?
Realize the risk you run in breaking it?
Whoa are you faking?

See everyone's a criminal
In one way or the other
Like the clergy making footprints
In the sand with their young lovers
While the papacy is slapping wrists
The other hand is doling out the eucharist

The lovers and liars
Eventually will wither and retire
If this is the sum of your desires
It's your life on fire

Place your hand upon your heart
Salute the corporation
That is sweeping out the last remains
Of your imagination
While you're licensing your family name
Keep one eye on your neighbors
As they do the same

The stars and stripes are making room
For ad space on the border
So your presidents and parliament
They come made to order
Are you listening on judgement day
For them to call your man?
With his white gloves and his
South American tan

Now's the time when I, the singer
Feed you affirmations
That every choice you make in life
Will lead to celebration
Everything you want and more
Let your whole life be a motherfuckin
Candy store

The lovers and liars
Eventually will wither and retire
If this is the sum of your desires
It's your life on fire

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from Life On Fire EP, released November 23, 2011

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The Nite Flites Boston, Massachusetts

The Nite Flites are a four piece rock band from the south shore of Massachusetts. Drawing from the influence of bands such as the Beatles, Elvis Costello, and David Bowie, we've distilled a distinct, exciting sound.

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