Song Description
This depicts a televised murder trial where the accused murderer was found not guilty despite mountains of evidence- a shadow of doubt remained.
| Song Length |
4:59 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Electronic - Experimental |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Disturbed, Gloomy |
Subject |
Murder, Rape, Disgust |
| Similar Artists |
Fiona Apple, Cat Power |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Surprise, surprise
Our lives are lies
Undisguised and televised
When it ends will you despise?
Or be convinced you can't tell truth from lies?
Surprise, surprise
Eye for an eye
And a lie for a lie
Surprise, surprise
Truth is worthless
When the bones are dry.
Manipulation an occupation
Rhetoric and speculation
Accusation, moral degradation
The high road is just too high
When sugar coated in aspartame lies.
Surprise, surprise
Eye for an eye
And a lie for a lie
Surprise, surprise
Truth is worthless
When the bones are dry.
Not guilty has never meant innocent
And justice can be so unjust
As the smoke and mirrors clear we'll see
A murderer walks free.
Surprise, surprise
Eye for an eye
And a lie for a lie
Surprise, surprise
Truth is worthless
When the bones are dry.