Voltaire - They Know Me Lyrics






He slips in through the back door,
And he helps himself to the patients' medicine.
And he likes to look important.
And he always looks like he's impotent.
And each tale that he tells of the lives that he's saved,
Is a spade full of dirt as he's digging his grave.
And the deep blackened hallow he's patched with a badge,
Is the happiness he's never had.
And he says,

"It's all right, they know me here.
It's all right, they know me, they know me."

His flames are yesterday's tinsel,
And his belly's the sail that propels him,
Onto the rocks.
And you know that even the noble Don Quixote would,
Call him a mile away for a windmill.
And each Sunday that passes he's rid of his sins,
And he's ready to do them all over again.
And God won't be mad for the money he stole,
he put some in the offering bowl.
And he says,

"It's all right, they know me here.
It's all right, they know me, they know me."

Soon comes the moment that all souls await,
Just as sure as St. Peter will padlock the gate.
But deep in his wallet's a shiny new coin,
So, he turns and he winks and says,

"It's all right, they know me here.
It's all right, they know me, they know me.

It's all right, they know me here.
It's all right, they know me, they know me."

Devils, for liars, put brands on the fires
And everyone burns, with your glowing, red name on it.
Finally, you've come to a place where they,
Know you well





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  1. O.... G....

    This song is literally the theme song of Tyrion Lannister

  2. N.... J....

    You don't have nearly enough views to what you deserve, Voltaire!

  3. P.... n....

    I remember finding you from my 8th grade year xD. 6 years of Voltaire joy

  4. B.... ....

    I love you Voltaire

  5. M.... G....

    try to think of one word to describe this song.

    M.... G....

    SpaceLizard MasterWizard *¡VOLTAIRE!*

    M.... G....

    Windmill

    M.... G....

    DiCaprio

    M.... G....

    Fraud
    Boomp

  6. M.... ....

    I might fall asleep to this album tonight. So soothing.

    M.... ....

    I dont know, theres usually a few enegetic songs in each album

  7. M.... ....

    I would love to hear you collaborate with Danny Elfman. Oooky Spooky meets Oingo Boingo.

  8. V.... S....

    I like this music, but I don't understand the lyrics... what is it about? Do you ever tought doing videos explaining song meanings? (I dunno if you already did this, sorry if you did xD)

    V.... S....

    Unpanted Lord it's late but this song is about a person who talks about saving lives, helping the poor, etc. while putting on a weak facade to garnish attention. Upon dying instead of going to heaven he ends up in hell with the other scoundrels who actually do in fact know him.

  9. K.... J....

    why should they piss metal heads off ???
    im a metal head and im still here and i love this stuff :P

  10. S.... S....

    Take that as a compliment.

  11. N.... P....

    Giants not dragons ;)

  12. S.... G....

    It has some irish violin playing

  13. D.... ....

    You make grand music.

  14. E.... M....

    Actually, he thought he was fighting giants.
    -Z-

  15. R.... R....

    Im a metal head xD my frieds think im weird but all I can say is so what lol ^.^

    R.... R....

    Raven Ried SAME! I JUST LOOK AT EM, PUNCH EM IN THE EYE AND TELL EM I WAS RAISED BY BATS! LOL!

  16. T.... ....

    Did not happen to me

  17. I.... F....

    Actually as a metalhead.
    I have nothing more than respect for you. You are such an amazing musician and person.

  18. T.... L....

    Yes, I write all of my lyrics. I'm glad you like them. ; )

    T.... L....

    I love your music

    T.... L....

    K E. K praise kek

    T.... L....

    I've been listening to your music for a long time Mr.Voltaire, but this one is one of my favorites, along with feathery wings

    T.... L....

    You're a fucking genius!

  19. c.... ....

    Omg I just Heard You like five min agian and your fucking great do you right all your lyrics.

  20. M.... Y....

    wait is that good or bad??

  21. J.... ....

    Must've been one hell of an acid trip.

  22. T.... L....

    um... okay.

  23. T.... ....

    I can't stop listening to your music, Voltaire. I hate you.

  24. r.... ....

    music says alot without words! x

  25. M.... S....

    Sorry but; Don Quijote fought giants, or ogres, not dragons... He thought that the blades of the windmills were their arms with batons (maces) on the hands... I'm sure of that, I'm Spanish. Greetings!

  26. T.... L....

    It means that even a mile away, someone could recognize that this person is a windmill. It's a reference to Don Quijote who thought he was fighting dragons when in fact he was just fighting windmills.

    T.... L....

    Will we be getting a "Song Meanings and Origins" on this one, as well, Captain?

  27. T.... L....

    Not of this album, but I released an instrumental version of Riding a Black Unicorn on CDbaby(dot)com and I'm working on instrumental versions of BiTrektual and Hate Lives in a Small Town next.

  28. T.... ....

    Do you actually have instrumental versions!

  29. T.... L....

    I have heard this.. I'd bet you'd like the instrumental versions even more since there are no words to confuse you while you're writing!

    T.... L....

    what was your favorite album to make because I absolutely loved all your albums except bitrexual

  30. L.... ....

    Has anyone ever told you your music is great to listen to while writing stories?

    L.... ....

    I second this.

  31. D.... ....

    Raises hand*
    I am one of those xD

  32. d.... ....

    Story of my life. ^.^

  33. G.... C....

    and what if I am a metal-lover and also a Voltaire-lover? Sorry if my english isn't too well. btw, great song! and yeah, great cover :)

  34. B.... ....

    And that's how I discovered you!

  35. h.... ....

    I'm a metal-head and I love it. :D

  36. R.... M....

    Voltaire is #1 on my list of favorite singers that are still active.

  37. g.... ....

    im a metal-head and i came for the pic stayed cuz Voltaire is a great singer and writer i always love a song telling a tale

  38. S.... ....

    I love metal... and I love Votaire ... well in the most platonic of ways.... unless we're talking about the Almost Human cd art haha

  39. C.... M....

    As a metal-head. I approve all Voltaire songs. LoL

  40. T.... L....

    Once in a great while it does, but more often than not, metal lovers go.. "hm.. not bad" LOL!

  41. R.... M....

    Your album covers must piss off many a metal-head.

  42. r.... ....

    We need to see more actual Videos from the man himself.

  43. J.... ....

    "And God won't be mad for the money he stole,
    he put some in the offering bowl."
    Some of the best lyrics I have ever heard.

  44. b.... ....

    I just LOVE the violin in your songs. 3 & I sure love the lyrics. [:

  45. O.... V....

    like all your songs Mr. Voltaire ... EPIC AMAZING AWESOME *huge hall filled with fans jelling* WE WANT MORE WE WANT MORE WE WANT MORE *puts thumbs up*

  46. P.... b....

    classic.

    I hope he makes a new album soon.

  47. W.... ....

    THANKS FOR GREAT MUSIC! GRACIAS!

  48. P.... C....

    :D Love it!

  49. X.... D....

    Thanks Voltaire!

  50. m.... ....

    Wonderful as always Voltaire. Keep on the awesome work.

  51. e.... ....

    Yet another amazing song. Keep up the great work, Voltaire :P.

  52. B.... e....

    deliciously celtic sounding ^.^ this was really a great sound for you. the lyrics were sooo special to me as well