The Back of My Van

from Clandestine Tramp by Nicholas Lurwick

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I'm gonna cut you into pieces starting with your pinky
gonna work my way on up
gonna numb you in your sleep so you don't feel a thing
gonna wrap you all up when I'm Done

gonna take you on a ride in the back of my van
gonna tape you so you're sitting up
I'll keep back door open so you only see the road
*scream* vroom vroom

gonna stop at the woods way out of town
take you to my favorite spot
gonna pry your eyes open so you see every moment
and wait for your crying to stop

when you're done all your begging and praying for the end
I'll know I've done my job
I'll stick a knife in your gullet and plop you in a hole
but I'll make sure you're facing up

I'll be looking all night for that perfect one
for the saddest sap I see
I'll make him understand that he doesn't have it bad
than I'll staple all his skin on me

no one will suspect a thing
because I'm friends with everyone in town
I'll smile and wave as I'm driving away
they'll never know how I feel deep down

I'm gonna cut you into pieces starting with your pinky
gonna work my way on up
gonna numb you in your sleep so you don't feel a thing
gonna wrap you all up when I'm done

I'm gonna take you on a ride in the back of my van
gonna tape you so you're sitting up
I'll keep the back door open so you only see the road
*scream* vroom vroom

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from Clandestine Tramp, released September 9, 2020

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Nicholas Lurwick Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nicholas Lurwick, the alt-country troubadour hailing from Delco, PA, delivers a captivating blend of timeless country melodies infused with modern lyrical depth. With influences spanning from old-timey honky-tonk to hard-driving rock and cosmic country vibes, Lurwick crafts an expansive musical journey that resonates with authenticity and soul. ... more

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