Phantom Planet
Phantom Planet

01   The Happy Ending (03:18)

There's nothing for me here
I'm starting to get old
And Time just ticks on
We've all been taking some
Comfort in repetition
But I'm left with no way to scratch
What has been itchtin'
And I'm ready and waiting for the happy ending

Days go by they pass right through us
Our night lives make us so useless
Now don't take anything to heart
We don't care and we don't want to start
Well I'm leaving for a while I'll head in some direction
I just don't know which one I should be taking and
I'm ready and waiting for the happy ending
I'm begging and pleading for another beating
I'm ready and waiting for the happy ending

02   Badd Business (02:16)

So you've been trying to get ahead
But coming out empty handed
Losing all the friends you made instead

You pushed your way up to the top
You got so tall you had to stop
Did you squint to see who you were stepping on?

It's your secret to success
That's causing such a mess
And to be honest
Forgetting all of us

Now that is just bad business

You think you're worth your weight in gold
While everybody's looking like the color of money
We knew you when and we don't really think it's funny
Ok
I'm just hoping for that day when
your business life comes to an end
Deal with us just like people again

But you're just scheming on success
And only coming up with meager messiness
You can sell, sell, sell
And never do well
When dealing in bad business

If you're planning to invest
Well, any day now we'll be coming to collect

You can sell, sell, sell
And never do well
When dealing in bad business
It's a disease the way that greed and excess spreads

You never know, I could be next

03   Big Brat (03:21)

It was all his fault, introduced me to knowitall and the (cannibal)
By the time they started showing up, I ran the risk of blowing up
These times, these times get tough
So if i stay we're going to see who's had enough
By the time i needed backing up, ya he was watching, cracking up
This time, this time it's tough
But here I am and now and I think I've had enough
Stand back
Take that and that and that

(Chorus)
Ya you're always up to no good
Ya you're always up to no good

Uh ah I was trapped in from all sides
Caught in a slew of nasty lies
No there is no escape, only flailing arms and bellyaches
When it all started coming down tonight, or did you run and hide?
Well I guess that we all make mistakes, I guess I forgave you didn't I
Stand back
You're such a big brat

(Chorus)

Sing it

(Instrumental)

(Chorus)

By the time they started showing up, I ran the risk of blowing up
These times, these times get tough
So if i stay we're going to see who's had enough
By the time i needed backing up, ya he was watching, cracking up
This time, this time it's tough
Well here I am now and i think I've had enough

Stand back
Stand back
Stand back
You big brat

04   1st Things 1st (02:51)

you should get your story straight, before i start to doubt it
cause if you've worn your lipstick off i wanna hear about it
and telling me would be such a breeze, say it if you want to leave
i think i'm getting the drift,
you want some time with your friends, on the nights and weekends
you take the time for yourself both of us used to spend
before you make it better, before you make it worse
1st things 1st

i don't think it's an accident, you treat me like a dummy
hold on, hold on
well i've been asking for the truth, at least just tell me something
hold on, hold on
and telling me would be such a breeze
let me know, don't let me be
it's almost too easy
i'm holding you by the hand, more like the nape of your neck
why dont you draw up a list you have to frequently check?
and put some things in order and lose it in your purse
1st things 1st

(intrumental)

i'm holding you by the hand, more like the nape of your neck
well what your trouble is, you have to frequently check
and put some things in order and lose it in your purse
1st things 1st

you spend all that time with your friends on every night and weekend
you take the time for yourself both of us used to spend
before you make it better, before you make it worse
1st things x3
1st things 1st

05   Making a Killing (02:40)

Cut your losses
Cut your ties
Start a new life
Thesse things they can
Tie you up, weigh you down
Wear you in then wear you out
One day you could
Find yourself suddenly
Underneath the guillotine
You'll have to answer up for
What you want and what that means
That's the difference between
Breaking the bank and
Just breaking even
Making a living and
Making a killing
Why don't you buy yourself a gift
For the work you've been putting in
Maybe a little something
You could toss into that pit
Of emptiness you're pregnant with
Or maybe you could go and
Lose yourself all together
Nothing's getting any better!
Oh no!
Is that what you really want
After all is said and done with me?
That's the difference between
Breaking the bank and
Just breaking even
Making a living and
Making a killing
Like bills in a short stack and
Bills to the ceiling
Making a living and
Making a killing
Well I found myself suddenly
Underneath that guillotine
For Heaven's Sake I'm here I'm willing
Let's making everyone a killing!

06   You're Not Welcome Here (03:27)

Upon the hour of your arrival
I will draw the line
You take your side of the city
Don't set foot on mine

You told me when we met
I told you when we left
That we're through
We're through
So I thought
You knew
You disappeared
Now you're not welcome here

Across the park we used to walk through
Keep that for yourself
Well the bench that heard
You wouldn't have me
That's for someone else
That is mine to keep
That is mine to keep
I know at least
I said my peace
Made it clear
That you're not wlecome here

I told you when we met
You told me when you left
I know at least
I said my peace
Made it clear
That you're not welcome here
You're not wlecome here
You're not wlecome here
You're not welcome here

07   By the Bed (03:41)

Her eyes were closed
When I caught her in bed
She seemed much happier then
I sat by her side
And I couldn't help but cry
I was here for a reason and I
Finally understood
And my oh my
Could only ask myself why oh why
Can't we talk this through
And make things right
I'd sure as hell like to try
Right about this time
She opened her eyes
And asked how long I had been there
Well my tongue was tied
I said nothing I just stared
Then she said: "Oh, I didn't think you cared."
And I wasn't ready for what she said next:
"There is nothing else
That you can do
You can't understand
What I go through
And if the world has changed
Well I'll be damned
And I'm no good at being brave
Not even on the better days
And there are things we can not save
Oh no matter how hard we try."
She said:
"There is nothing else
That you can do
You can't understand
What I go through
And if the world has changed
Well, you'll do fine."
I tried, but no I could not stand
I touched her with a trembling hand
I choked and could not say goodbye
Oh no matter how hard I tried

08   Knowitall (04:01)

I came home as someone else Must have wished it on myself When I got Lost in thought while We were out Hours have passed and I have seen The terror I am stuck between Who I've been And who I'm thinking I could be I was listening to a battle begin Wondering which side would win Did you say Something? I'm Sorry I Apologize Now I can tell After this there's nothing else Nothing you can't solve If you're such a knowitall Maybe I'm not good enough Or you don't resemble what I've built up After months See it loomin' Over us Tell me I made some mistake Entertaining a second date I'm a mess So nervous and it's Getting late What should I do? I'll tell you. Pretty soon I'll shatter in two. And just because You place something high enough The harder it can fall But you knew that. You're a knowitall (a knowitall) (a knowitall) (a knowitall) What I can tell After this there's nothing else Nothing you can't solve If you're such a knowitall (hey)

09   Jabberjaw (03:13)

10   After Hours (02:44)

11   The Meantime (03:46)

Hold on,
hold out.
Your day's full.
Okay,
that's fine.
I don't mind
the meantime.
You've got your things to do,
places you
have to go,
so-and-so.
I don't mind the meantime.
I've been thinking I could count
from then 'til now.
I count too high.
I can't help but think about the meantime.
Saving time,
spending it poorly.
I've been pretty full of shit the meantime.
If what comes next is
so damn precious,
why should I mind
what you're doing
meanwhile?
Lately I've been
lost in thought
around the clock.
Hands are flying and
I can tell you're running out of meantime. (oh, meantime)
Oh, now I know it's over too quick.
Got my finger on
where it's all gone.
Don't look back 'cause I won't be there.
I don't have any more to spare and
it's all mine!
Meantime. Meantime. Meantime.