I originally wrote this song in response to the Trayvon Martin trial decision but it seems to have stayed relevant every couple of months or so since then. I had to do this on my phone in the hallway of my house but I just wanted to get it out. I'll have a studio and live show version up next week. -dr

TO THE TEETH - Lyrics + Music © 2014 Hurricane Doria Music

VERSE I
I walk in three pairs of shoes, one day at a time
I talk in metaphors and measured beats and rhythm n’ rhyme
So I’m no expert of the wherefores or the wonder or why
I just know what I know, you know, and that gets me by

VERSE II
And it would be easier to choose door number three
Get the prize and go home, ya’ know, and just let it be
But my heart already knows what your eyes can’t see
And that’s doors one and two also belong to me

CHORUS I
We are armed, armed to the teeth
Some with our guns, some our grief
Some with the padded room logic of times long past
Some with silver tongues waggin’ too fast

VERSE III
And why at this age am I still asking these questions
Still taking your advice and some stranger’s confession
Still standing in fear of another’s perception
Can’t see my own face in my own reflection

VERSE IV
They say the tighter the hold, the weaker the grip
You thought you tied the perfect knot but now it’s starting to slip
You keep threatening to leave, take flight, jump ship
By all means, go on, pack your bags and have a nice trip

CHORUS II
‘Cause we are armed, armed to the teeth
Some with our bullets, some with belief
Some with the courtroom drama we watched on TV
Confusing facts with reality

BRIDGE
See, I was walking alone
I was just walking home
It was only 7 o’clock at night
I was not looking for a fight
But he decided to trail me
Then the system failed me
Now, I’ve got nothing to lose
So, now, it’s all up to you and you and you…

CHORUS III
But you are armed, armed to the teeth
Some with regret, some with relief
Some with the locker room logic of times long past
Some still playing games and running too fast

CHORUS IV
We are armed, armed to the teeth
Some with our bullets, some with belief
Some with the battlefield logic of wars long past
Some with loaded guns shooting too fast
Some with loaded guns shooting too fast
All these loaded guns shooting too fast…




To The Teeth (c) 2014 Hurricane Doria Music

Independent Folk, Pop + Roots Singer Songwriter from Philly currently based in Atlanta

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