Parishiltonisametaphor

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Primed so meticulous, stripped down to the nucleus Of everything that sickened me before I started viewing this I've read it in the glazed, painted vacant gaze Of this shell of a human before me We thank the lord for the ego afforded the shallow now [Pre-Chorus] Such handsome propaganda Truly business accused of show And they're cuing the applause sign now [Chorus] Pretty little casualties in temporary tragedies Born from the same place self-doubt grows Cold and hollow, red carpet ready pose Around here "diva" ain't much of a compliment [Verse 2] Celebrate the undiscerning, don't question what you're learning Crank the violin 'cause Rome is fucking burning now Culture shown in effigy presented as celebrity Like tiny vultures crying out, "Believe me!" But careful there, honey, 'cause your roots are showing now [Pre-Chorus] Such handsome propaganda Truly business accused of show And they're cuing the applause sign now [Chorus] Pretty little casualties in temporary tragedies Born from the same place self-doubt grows Cold and hollow, red carpet ready pose Around here "diva" ain't much of a compliment [Outro] What a cherished myth of marketing Propaganda with complexion so clear Tomorrow's insecurities playfully draped In the second-hand styles of next year And it's so hard to look away Although somehow harder yet to stare These picture perfect pawns are salesmen now Like carpetbaggers shilling their wares And in reality, I really don't care 'Cause asshole's a fashion that I never could afford to wear