Life Imitating Art lyrics

Song information

Artist: Smoke Or Fire
Album: This Sinking Ship

Lyrics

Bang. bang. it's sex and violence
On the television. give us all a
Cultural distraction or the cure
Who's strong. who's fast, who's in the game

We've made our lives a competition
And we all should be ashamed
On the couch into the window of the world
Who cares who ends up hurt as long
As we're all entertained

Who to be, what to eat, what to wear
How would we make decisions if the tv
Wasn't there. we are laughing at
Each other. are we so insecure?

We are staring into the eyes of someone
Who isn't there. life is not a work of art
These moments were never meant to last
We're so afraid to live our own lives

It's the epitome of instinct
We're sad, happy, depraved. wave a prize
In front of us and watch us dance for
Ratings game

Who to be, what to eat, what to wear
How would we make decisions if the television
Wasn't there? does it kill enough of your time?
Does it numb enough of your mind?

It feels so empty when we speak
That's because we're still asleep
We are laughing at each other
Are we so insecure?

We are staring into the eyes of someone who isn't there
Life is not a work of art
These moments were never meant to last
We're so afraid to live our own lives
Our lives are lies

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