Clockwork from Breaking Through by Sally's Dream, The Band

CLOCKWORK

Every day before sunrise Johnny shakes his head
But every morning like clockwork he pulls himself out of bed and he says:
"Don't lean too hard, baby. Nothing left to give.
How can I save your life when I'm already late for work?"

I've watched these pistons back and forth for a thousand years
and the grease underneath my skin it feels as thick as blood.
"Don't lean too hard, baby. When the night falls down.
You make me hate you when you make me hate myself."

And I tell myself things ain't so bad
And I ask myself when it was that I learned to lie?
And I see your face when I look at mine.
When the clock goes off I just want to scream.

Don't lean too hard, baby. Can't you read my fists?
I never promised you anything and I certainly never promised you this.

Every day before sunrise Johnny shakes his head.
But every morning like clockwork he pulls himself out of bed and he says:
"Don't lean too hard, baby. Nothing left to give
How can I save your life when I'm already late for work?"

And I tell myself things ain't so bad
And I ask myself when it was that I learned to lie?
And I see your face when I look at mine.
When the clock goes off I just want to scream.

So don't lean too hard, baby. Can't you read my fists?
I never promised you anything and I certainly never promised you this.

Don't lean too hard, baby. Can't you read my fists?
I never promised you anything and I certainly never promised you this.

• 1980s female
• Alternative
• Bloomington Indiana
• Boston
• indie rock
• post punk
• Bloomington