Don't Let Me Explode

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The Hold Steady

The Hold Steady is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2004. The band consists of Craig Finn (vocals, guitar), Tad Kubler (lead guitar), Galen Polivka (bass), Bobby Drake (drums), and Steve Selvidge (guitar). Noted for their "lyrically dense storytelling," and classic rock influences, the band's narrative-based songs frequently address themes, including drug addiction, religion and redemption, and often take place within the city of Minneapolis. more »

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2008

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He said what about Los Angeles. She said we never really made it that far west. 
We scored big in Denver and we thought it might be best. To go hang around in the upper Midwest.
He said what about New Orleans. She said I don't think you understand what that means. 
All those hangers on. The girls lifting up their shirts when the cameras come on. 
We were tryna stay away from those kind of scenes.

We didn't go to Dallas. 'Cause Jackie Onassis said that it ain't safe for Catholics yet. 
Think about what they pulled on Kennedy. 
And then think about his security. 
Then think about what they might try to pull on you and me.

Saint Barbara I'm calling your name. Don't let me blow up. 
We'll hook it all up. I guess there's fields of speed where there's fields of grain.
Saint Barbara don't let me explode. I can feel the whole scene starting to corrode when we're fooling around on the frontage roads.

He asked what happened to Charlemagne. 
She just smiled all polite-like and said something vague. 
She said Charlemagne got caught up in some complicated things. 
She wiped at her nose and she winked.

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