strange<br /> strange<br /> i was born into confusion<br /> my mother said to me when you<br /> become a man you'll understand<br /> but it's still a mystery<br /> and if you want to get ahead<br /> get some decent clothes<br /> the only way to make it<br /> dress the part<br /> that gets right up my nose<br /> <br /> and it think to myself in this river of doubt<br /> this is something i can do without<br /> but strangeways is what i got<br /> <br /> the indians are coming<br /> i saw it on tv<br /> they're 20,000 strong<br /> but they always get depleted by the cavalry<br /> salvation is at hand it's guaranteed<br /> just send a donation straight to god 1-800 toll free<br /> <br /> and i think to myself in this academy of fear<br /> where am i going what am i doing here<br /> but strangeways is all i got<br /> <br /> have you seen the headlines<br /> princess engaged<br /> 3 million out of work<br /> but that's on the 2nd page<br /> the alien has landed<br /> finger in his ear<br /> can't hear a word i am saying<br /> but that ain't such a bad idea<br /> <br /> and i think to myself in this cradle of lust<br /> ashes to ashes and dust to dust<br /> but strangeways is all you get