The Death of Rock & Roll

from The Death of Rock & Roll by Leland Palmer

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I'm not trying to change the world, it's just one man's perspective
I thought the whole idea was for this to be subjective
But it's a material market, a puppet on its strings
I'm not a cynical guy, just a product of my surroundings
I've never apologized for anything I've said
I'll never live it down if I let it get to my head

So I watch what they put on my TV
Don't know how this ever came to be
But I know that this is the death of Rock n' Roll

I'm not trying to change the world; maybe just redirect it
I'm not trying to change this scene, but It's become a little disconnected
Maybe I'll try to stand out for a while, be a little more sublime
Or maybe tt's like Brian said, I wasn't made for these times
I'll never apologize for anything I've said
I'll never live it down cause' I won't let it get to my head

So I watch what they put on my TV
Don't know how this ever came to be
But I know that this is the death of Rock n' Roll
The slaves to the FM dial will sing
Along with the demise it'll bring
It's out of control, this is the death of Rock n' Roll
The late night talk show hosts agree
It's the next big thing, it's not for me
Now I know this is the death of Rock n' Roll

Yeah I know, this is the death of Rock n' Roll
It's lost it's soul, this is the death of Rock n' Roll
So I'm staying home, this is the death of Rock n' Roll

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from The Death of Rock & Roll, track released April 15, 2011

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