The Engine of a Film (Nu Single) Lyrics

You are no kin to me so I will have your silence

I've been pulled apart with a safety pin

Fields of poppies have taken root under my skin

I've pulled apart every ounce of breath 

Like the threads from my favorite shirt

Reciting stories like trace amounts of drugs in my hair

(Starting all over again)

I'm getting even closer to my last cigarette

You bargained with forever and that's what you get

My breathing has gone easy, I'm dancing with the flames

They used to call me "Devil", but then I lost my name

What in the hell happened to this town?

The engine of a film, the fine game of nil, it's not so easy to unveil 

So show me flower petals getting caught in the breeze

The pollen is humming, gathering the bees 

Terrify the children so they do what they're told

Our happily ever after, can begin when we pick up the first break 

You will not believe me but we've all lost our fucking minds

The spells are so damn easy 

Dreams can come true with some heat 

And the wink from a needle's eye

(Starting all over again)

I'm getting even closer to my last cigarette

You bargained with forever and that's what you get

My breathing has gone easy, I'm dancing with the flames

They used to call me "Devil", but then I lost my name

We're on top of the world, we are lonely and vicious as fuck

Can you hear me? Can you really fucking hear me?

Can you see me? Am I getting through?

The engine of a film, why have we forgotten?

The engine of a film is quietly humming you home

It's not goodbye it's just starting over again

You can say I'm just another fool promising my undivided attention 

Well that's a fucking riot, if good luck worked I would have tried it

I see you're craving something sweet

I've got the perfect person for you to meet