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Early morning, coffee in my hand
The toaster’s glowing, I can’t understand
Pop! Goes the bread, smoke fills the air
Alarm’s screaming like it just doesn’t care

Screaming at the toaster, it’s out of control
Burnt edges flying, smoke on a roll
Screaming at the toaster, my breakfast fight
Chaos in the kitchen, morning’s not right

Press the lever down, it’s just a machine
Why does it hate me? Why so mean?
Charcoal crumbs on the countertop
I’m waving a towel, can’t make it stop

Screaming at the toaster, it’s out of control
Burnt edges flying, smoke on a roll
Screaming at the toaster, my breakfast fight
Chaos in the kitchen, morning’s not right

Screaming at the toaster, it’s out of control
Burnt edges flying, smoke on a roll
Screaming at the toaster, my breakfast fight
Chaos in the kitchen, morning’s not right


SCREAMING AT THE TOASTER

(Verse 1)
The music drives me and pushes me closer to the edge, the tempo revives me, clearing out all the thoughts in my head, the low end thumping like a heartbeat deep inside my soul, and it all comes together as I finally lose control.

(Chorus)
Beat me, bruise me, and throw me down, under the bridge is where I'll be found, 'cause it's too late for sorrow and it's too late for pain, I've consumed the poison that you threw away in the rain.

(Verse 2)
The river sings a horrible and twisted lullaby, as the rain keeps pouring down from a dead and empty sky, I didn't make a sound, just soaked in all your fate, and now I see the twisted worth in everything you hate.

(Chorus)
Beat me, bruise me, and throw me down, under the bridge is where I'll be found, 'cause it's too late for sorrow and it's too late for pain, I've consumed the poison that you threw away in the rain.

(Bridge)
You thought the water would wash it all clean, but you just made a monster, the ugliest you've ever seen.

(Chorus)
Beat me, bruise me, and throw me down, under the bridge is where I'll be found, 'cause it's too late for sorrow and it's too late for pain, I've consumed the poison that you threw away in the rain!


Lyrics By: S.H. Sydness - Crunchy Creations - 2025

Lounge Act (1992/Live at Reading)

Nirvana