Modest Manifesto - Houston Calls

I’ve got ideas that can save the planet

I’ll scrutinize what we take for granted

With follow through it all should pan out

But sadly everyone is too proud

Don’t need a gimmick or compensation

I’ll show it all through a demonstration of

Unapologetic, sincere demeanor so you’ll

Recognize I’m for real here

I’m not reinventing, don’t call to my attention

That what I’m putting in isn’t breaking all new ground

At least I know it’s true — I couldn’t lie to you

Take my word — it’s not true gold, but

I can promise it’s as real as real gets I will not be sold

Lay me down in graves of debt

I’ll stick around as long as I can breathe I’m broke but not done yet

I’m in a hole with four friendly pigeons

We’ll fly away from the public opinions —

«it's been overdone,» «what he said, she said»

We’ll carry our own banner and just say screw them

I don’t know why I’ve spent time convincing

Because I know it’s not heart I’m missing

The Souls have taught me how to love the music

Sadly to a generation that’s confusing

So leave me to my 'phones, they’ll never let me down I know

I’ll stay awake for days and hear my favorite singers say…

Take my word — it’s not true gold, but

I can promise it’s as real as real gets I will not be sold

Lay me down in graves of debt

I’ll stick around as long as I can breathe I’m broke but not done yet

Do you know what this does to me?

It’s disheartening and it drives me crazy

So I’ll say…

Take my word — it’s not true gold, but

I can promise it’s as real as real gets I will not be sold

Lay me down in graves of debt

I’ll stick around as long as I can breathe I’m broke but not done yet