Airborne Toxic Event, The - Innocence Lyrics






Well, I lost my innocence today
I could feel her in my bones
My bones, my bones, my bones
My blood, my blood, my blood, my blood

And I woke up, tired, scared, and sad
So drained, I felt so bad
Today, today, today
What'd you steal, you steal, you steal, you steal
Won't you say, you say, you say, you say
What you feel, you feel, you feel, you feel
Which is nothing but hollow, thin as air
I could die, I just don't care

And forget happiness, I'm fine
I'll forget everything in time
I swear I didn't know,
You know me, how I can't let go
And we're not gods, we're just hacks
All that light follows the cracks
The scars, the siege that breaks
The ugliest scenes, the worst mistakes
And everywhere I see her face
Such a beautiful child, such an awful waste
And there's no innocence like hers
Just emptiness and nerves

And this light from the window of my car
She'll never see it
Oh my God
I was so surprised, it blew up in my face
Lord, I lost my nerve, oh my God
Oh my God
Oh my
God

And I tear, I tear, so hard
And I tear, I tear, so hard
And I beg and scream, "I was wrong"
It's over, she's gone





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  1. H.... B....

    Lyrics:
    I wanna disappear
    I just sleep all day
    These spots on my hands
    My skin just like sand
    And the air so cold
    I shudder and I can't sing

    The carpet on my feet
    The sweat stains on the sheets
    Cough syrup and drugs
    Bandages and gauze
    The razor's dull
    The water, cold against my skin
    The radio lull
    The static buzzing around like tin

    And all these empty plans
    The ink stains on my hands
    And everyone saves
    The best words for the grave
    Oh, these weary morning tones
    I'll probably save mine too
    If heaven's just the long ride home
    Tell me it's true
    I'll go too
    I'll go too
    I'll go too

    Well, I lost my innocence today
    I could feel her in my bones
    My bones, my bones, my bones
    My blood, my blood, my blood, my blood

    And I woke up, tired, scared, and sad
    So drained, I felt so bad
    Today, today, today
    What'd you steal, you steal, you steal, you steal
    Won't you say, you say, you say, you say
    What you feel, you feel, you feel, you feel
    Which is nothing but hollow, thin as air
    I could die, I just don't care

    And forget happiness, I'm fine
    I'll forget everything in time
    I swear I didn't know,
    You know me, how I can't let go
    And we're not gods, we're just hacks
    All that light follows the cracks
    The scars, the siege that breaks
    The ugliest scenes, the worst mistakes
    And everywhere I see her face
    Such a beautiful child, such an awful waste
    And there's no innocence like hers
    Just emptiness and nerves

    And this light from the window of my car
    She'll never see it
    Oh my God
    I was so surprised, it blew up in my face
    Lord, I lost my nerve, oh my God
    Oh my God
    Oh my
    God

    And I tear, I tear, so hard
    And I tear, I tear, so hard
    And I beg and scream, "I was wrong"
    It's over, she's gone

  2. S.... B....

    Favvvvv

  3. B.... F....

    Found the album version of this a decade ago, and loved it immensely. Then found this version a few years back and have to come revisit it every few months. So beautiful. I'm so thankful to be alive to hear it.

  4. A.... F....

    does anyone know if there are high quality versions of these? would love to experience them in 2019 hi-fi

  5. L.... A....

    I’m going to miss Ana so much 💔😭

  6. G.... C....

    Have these guys broken up?

  7. s.... ....

    Heard "Sometime Around Midnight" on WBRU radio Providence, RI on Christmas Eve driving our daughter home. Frantically scribbled lyrics to look up later if the DJ didn't say who the band was. Ordered the CD the next day. What an incredibly gifted band. Love them even at age 60!!! Absolutely love the acoustic versions of their songs. Especially the additional lyrics for Innocence. Such a haunting song. Violin, lyrics, everything is just perfection.

  8. A.... W....

    WoW! This is pure emotion! I can't stop listening to it! 😍

  9. S.... R....

    There band is very verstile....4sure....got any instrument u can think of n there....pretty much...

  10. S.... B....

    @sahburke

  11. S.... B....

    ✌🏽

  12. M.... A....

    Innocent my ass ... !!! I knew it back then when it happened ...!!! God already warned me and told me before I came down here ...!!! The angel in the night sky confirmed it ...!!! Tell Scott and Tony and Zac etc... and U as well ... WWx is about to take place soon by the Gods ...!!! My God as well ..!!!
    God will call to them if needed ...!!! They will come to him ... God his majesty above all else ...!!!!!

  13. o.... ....

    They were amazing at Lollapalooza! Saw them in 2014 ❤️

  14. d.... ....

    Favorite song of all time!! I always come back to this version!

  15. D.... ....

    How I miss the days of 144p, it was a simpler time

  16. A.... W....

    I love it !!!!!

  17. d.... ....

    Excellent song!

  18. J.... G....

    Come back guys we miss you

  19. j.... P....

    This is so gloriously passionately raw and lush at the same time

  20. m.... ....

    I am addicted to this band and their music.

  21. j.... ....

    I onlyb found you a week ago...Why....???? love your music......x

  22. Z.... C....

    hmmmmmm#!!!

  23. Y.... T....

    THIS GUY IS AMAZING

  24. m.... ....

    I vote if you hit dislike on a video you should have to explain in detail your reason for disliking it.

  25. m.... a....

    almost perfect

  26. B.... N....

    30s in: "8 and a half minutes? Ain't nobody got time for that!" 8m in: "No no no, don't be over yet!"

  27. J.... O....

    I always thought this song was so amazing. I really loved that it was the last song on the album, as it told a story from beginning to end and was very powerful and put a wrap on a superb album with such closure. There is such an artistic quality to this song.

  28. b.... c....

    I was lucky enough to see them play live in Dublin please come back soon

  29. e.... a....

    Great music love the passion he showed

  30. A.... A....

    Jolley looks like Walker Evans, one of my most favorite photographer! Both unbelievably great artists.

  31. T.... 2....

    What a song, what a fantastic song, with so much passion! Their acoustic versions will take you away to a special place.
    I would love to see them live.

  32. W.... ....

    Of all the songs about vehicular manslaughter, this is definitely my favorite.

    W.... ....

    3rd favorite for me

  33. S.... Y....

    really cool band

  34. R.... G....

    It took me nine years to sit down and listen to The Airborne Toxic Event's self titled album, so I'm just now hearing this tonight. Wow, Ive been missing out.

    R.... G....

    All I can add is thanks to Clive Anderson for having this band on his Radio 4 show where I first heard them.

  35. G.... E....

    Does anyone have any good tablature for this whole song, but specifically the note picking starting at 6:35? I've looked online and can't seem to find any that sound right. I love this so much.

  36. C.... ....

    8min an 28seconds of my life completely satisfied. Cheers

  37. F.... R....

    Absolute Perfection. Art/Human expression with Divinity poured all over and through it. Embodiment of Soul and purely released for everyone to embrace if they choose. Glorious Masterpiece!!!! Bravo

  38. E.... K....

    love you, guys!

  39. T.... ....

    Fuck 5 years later and they still make me reminisce on the times I had with the miss during high school :'/ I was a sad kid yo..

  40. A.... A....

    I really love these folks' music but I always get sad when I listen to it.

  41. B.... ....

    -innocence- by TAE

  42. u.... ....

    I woke up. Middle of the night. Had to hear this again...and again...and again... Until my rain of tears turned into the happiness that has always been here inside. A beauty runs through my veins and this will NEVER GET OLD!!!! Thank you. Thank you for reminding me over and over that we have a purpose and you are such a part of it.

  43. C.... ....

    emptiness and nerve

  44. S.... B....

    Love them.

  45. L.... ....

    At 1.46 we see Justin Timberlake playing the violin.
    Wow!
    TATE sure do have some famous friends.
    (If someone replies with, "that's not JT", my reply in advance is, "no shit"!!!)

    L.... ....

    LennonsCafe Justin Timberlake became a huge video game nerd

    They call him Justin Timberquake now.

  46. C.... J....

    best song ever

  47. c.... ....

    I just love when the drums kick in!

  48. l.... ....

    This was the first video I saw by these that started a journey of four albums and seeing them live four times. Amazing band.

  49. K.... W....

    I barely hear the vocal, my eyes go the the violinist, and I listen to the music. Thank you.

    K.... W....

    That's a viola, actually! It's a bigger, mellower version of the violin with a lower range. It also happens to be the instrument I play, which is probably the only reason I'm commenting here :D

  50. T.... ....

    It's been too long since we've heard from Airborne - anything going on? Miss you guys!

    T.... ....

    TheVelosnow their drummer Daren just replied to me on Instagram saying they’ve been working on a new album but no idea of release date yet

  51. N.... O....

    How could anyone in good conscience hit the dislike button with this song.

    N.... O....

    Nick Oppedisano some people just don't get great music ...?

    N.... O....

    Nick Oppedisano annnnnd for that, you get a like. 😃

  52. M.... J....

    this is by far my favorite band, my heart flutters when I hear their music.

    M.... J....

    It is beautifully done. Especially the acoustic arrangements.

    M.... J....

    Michelle Jerue not trying to be that guy but seeing your comment from a year ago when i got into this band in like 08 or 09 and just started listening again in 18 really makes me feel old

    M.... J....

    Still, Michelle? They are definitely under-appreciated. See them, whenever you can...

  53. D.... P....

    Is it just me or is their epononymous album actually a concept album of the inception of a serial killer's motivation?

  54. j.... l....

    este grupo lo he descubierto gracias a la canción goodbye horses. esta canción es expectacular,maravillosa, lo compartiré con la gente que coconozco, gracias por subir este video

    j.... l....

    de la misma manera los descubrí. Me ha encantado el grupo.

  55. A.... M....

    I can listen to this song everyday just gives me a great feeling

  56. R.... ....

    I listen to this at least once a day.

  57. 1.... ....

    Tru Musicians

  58. f.... w....

    This acoustic version is 1000000 times better than the studio release. Has more soul.

    f.... w....

    frank wells no shit

    f.... w....

    I actually heard about them before they got their studio deal. All of their acoustic versions were the only versions. What a difference having a studio made to drain the feeling out of their music

    f.... w....

    I saw them live at Loufest and paid for the VIP ticket so I was basically at the side of the stage for the set. Plus, Anna approached me in the VIP tent before the set because I had the wristband and was amazed I didn't know how they all looked but knew the music so well. I got to meet everyone except Steven. They are amazing. I felt stupid after I talked to Mikel because I hadn't read the reviews saying "poetry you can dance to" and told him "your lyrics remind me of poetry" and he just said okay. I did tell him this was my favorite because it's so complex.

    f.... w....

    @火村美喜代 that's a lie. I remember when they were doing these videos. I had the album on my ipod for almost a year when they started coming out

    f.... w....

    I was literally waiting for the next weeks release for the acoustic series.

  59. M.... W....

    FUCKING LOVE THIS BAND

  60. V.... J....

    Nicely done!   More violin always!  -> jazzmessenger123

  61. M.... B....

    Of all the videos on YouTube that deserve millions of views... this right here is at the top.

  62. 1.... ....

    Gonna see these guys at Bumbershoot!!!!!!!!! WoooooHoooooo!!!!

  63. E.... G....

    That was the best ride ever!! Whew!!!

    E.... G....

    Eva Gaydon so awesome

    E.... G....

    daniel kruger ,

    E.... G....

    Mm!!hymn!

  64. n.... t....

    Why am i only discovering this now ?

    n.... t....

    doesn't matter just be happy you did. Poetry for the soul.

    n.... t....

    @naruto tobi Right? This is the first song of theirs I ever heard (this video, in fact!) and have been lost ever since. Seen them live 6 times - #7 in Oct.

  65. H.... A....

    I am in love with Anna... 

  66. T.... D....

    I could discover Mikel Jollett kicks kittens in his spare time but then I'd just have to listen to this song again and I'd forgive him. 

    T.... D....

    But I met him and he's just a normal (albeit amazingly smart and talented ) nice guy.

    T.... D....

    Cats are useless anyways

  67. 1.... ....

    now that's some passion!~~

  68. b.... a....

    great song

  69. S.... ....

    Beautiful

  70. J.... F....

    This song is beautiful! I love you guys, I can't wait to see you live! Beautiful song, very amazing.

  71. S.... H....

    I remember seeing this video in hd. The video quality is horrible for this great version.

  72. E.... M....

    i wish the intro was a separate song in itself, its the most beautiful song i have ever ever heard 

    E.... M....

    XxEmmabella13xX same here

    E.... M....

    :) ... Indeed a beautiful track ... what else you listen to

  73. v.... s....

    amo!!!!!!!

  74. 1.... ....

    I wish I could get this version on itunes

    1.... ....

    you do know there is mp3 converters... 

    1.... ....

    @Matthew Perkins yeah but it's just not the same without the video where you not only hear the raw emotion, but see it as well

    1.... ....

    you can, they have an annotation at the beginning of the video

    1.... ....

    Makes me reminiscent. Old time. My lost family. I miss them. I miss you mom. Nostalgic... Yes bitter and sweet for all of them...love no more..just moments..

  75. A.... H....

    This is the best song ever. 

  76. 1.... ....

    True musicians.

  77. c.... c....

    Beautiful.

  78. I.... L....

    So damn beautiful!

  79. m.... ....

    Gah, this is absolutely beautiful!

  80. r.... ....

    I missed listening to their music! Love this song!

  81. C.... W....

    Awesome band, awesome song, awesome performance... amateur directing of this video though.  Damn shame.  Listen but don't bother watching.

  82. u.... j....

    HERE COME THE FUCKING WATERWORKS!

  83. g.... m....

    Ha Ha fucking brilliant 

  84. z.... z....

    Love this so does my mom Dawn Lianez

  85. D.... L....

    My all time favorite song....perfection!

    D.... L....

    so say i

  86. M.... M....

    I had on song in replay after a break up.

  87. d.... ....

    please help I can't find the album version it's not on YouTube!!

    d.... ....

    Only found this band 2 weeks ago and they have blown my mind.lisyen to them every night for hours and hours. What fantastic music.btw I am a 60 year old geriatric. Ha.

  88. d.... ....

    Someone help I can't find the original

  89. G.... F....

    Amazing.

  90. f.... ....

    por dios que muy precioso esta musica es el mejor de produccion !!! Mi amor !!

  91. f.... ....

    oui moi aussi je les trouve très bien, mais croyez vous qu'ils chantent encore ?
    Où peut-on trouver des CD de ce groupe !

  92. R.... W....

    Try the Book of Love

  93. C.... M....

    Even though it is a sad song it's beautiful

  94. C.... M....

    I want the instrumental to play at my wedding so beautiful

  95. R.... V....

    Everytime I listen to this version of the song it really gets to me...