vicarious

based on the song "vicarious" by tool. partly because i like the song, and partly because it's so fucking true.

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Eyes on the tv
'cause tragedy thrills me
Whatever flavor
It happens to be

like; "Killed by the husband"
"Drowned by the ocean"
"Shot by his own son"
"She used the poison in his tea
And kissed him goodbye"

That's my kinda story
It's no fun 'til someone dies

Don't look at me like
I am a monster
Frown out your one face
But with the other
Stare like a junkie
Into the tv
Stare like a zombie

While the mother
Holds her child
Watches him die
Hands to the sky crying
"Why, oh why?"

'cause i need to watch things die
From a distance
Vicariously I live,
while the whole world dies

You all need it too, don't lie

Why can't we just admit it?

We won't give pause until the blood is flowing
Neither the brave nor bold
Will write us the story so
We won't give pause until the blood is flowing

I need to watch things die
From a good safe distance
Vicariously I live while the whole world dies
You all feel the same so

Why can't we just admit it?

Blood like rain coming down
Drum on grave and ground

Part vampire
Part warrior
Carnivorous voyeur
Stare at the transmittal
Sing to the death rattle

La, la, la, la, la, la, la-lie

Incredulous at best, your desire to believe in
Angels in the hearts of men
Pull your head on out
Your hippie haze and give a listen
Shouldn't have to say it all again

The universe is hostile
So impersonal
Devour to survive, so it is
So it's always been

We all feed on tragedy
It's like blood to a vampire

Vicariously i live while the whole world dies
Much better you than I

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stock: ~dizzz-stock
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textures: my own

tv on top from [link] (and yes that's my deviation "pet" on the screen. [link])

wallpaper version: [link]