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When we hid out behind the risers at the high school

Working bitter calculations with a slide rule

The grim particulars of poisoning the swimming pool

Well, you looked me in the eye

Ready to die

We were becoming what we are

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When we chewed up pseudoephedrine like bubblegum

'Til our hearts were beating as deep and rich as kettle drums

We knew if we waited long enough the change would come

And then the day did come, and at last

Hold tight

Hold fast

Catch lightning in a jar

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I told you to load up on provisions

'Cause we wouldn't be back for a while

Load up your troubles in your old kit bag

Turn toward the camera and smile, smile, smile

When we ditched the plan to poison all our enemies

Tucked our weapons in a clearing, and covered them with leaves

We are gonna come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves

One day

And we are on our way

You can look

But you won't find

Another love like ours

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