Advance To The Rear

from Pastel Hand Grenade by Max Knightley

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When I was young, they told me "pick your battles"
now they want me to fight one I can't win
And back then, they said "do what makes you happy"
but now they're tellin' me that that's a sin
They taught me all the tactics and maneuvers
but won't admit they're hit by what I've learned
No matter what I do, can't change their minds
so consider this bridge to be burned

They say don't burn your bridges,
but they're not on the defense
They say stick to the play
but the playbook don't make sense
They say all's fair in love and war,
and I know that one's true
so I won't stop at anything
to run away with you

Run for the hills and they will not pursue us
they think we'll either starve or come right back
But I don't care what it'll take, they won't take me alive,
and I'm well-prepared if they should dare attack
It shouldn't have to be this way, I'm certain,
but all the same, some things can't yet be changed
You wage war with whatever troops you've swayed onto your side
so let's draw up some plans, see just what we can still arrange

They say don't burn your bridges
but they're not on the defense
They say stick to the play
but the playbook don't make sense
They say all's fair in love and war,
and I know that one's true
so I won't stop at anything
to run away with you

And they will shout, but trust me,
I've out-shouted them before
They'll take a thousand miles,
but we'll take four thousand more
We'll be two girls against the world,
so stand tall and break through!
No wall or sword can stop me,
when I'm here - I'm safe - with you

There's no way they can stop me
being me and loving you

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from Pastel Hand Grenade, released November 17, 2016

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Max Knightley Chicago, Illinois

Trans lesbian who makes punk, electronica, and music for video games. Stay angry, but keep your eyes open to the beauty of the world.

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