Open book was written by Steph in June 1997. It is one of the few songs on the album that is 100% ska. Again, Eric did the keys part.
lyrics
You want in, you want out?
Your ranking's just beginning
You ask me, don't ask me
I don't know what I'm saying
Hate tobacco, love tobacco?
It ain't your fuckin' opinion
You wanted out, well your out
So would you stop complaining!!!!!
I don't want no open book!
You hate me, I hate you
But I hate more than you do
What about love, what about us?
That leaves me out, there's no use
I don't think so, I don't think so
You're just a fucking no name
I can read you, you can read me
We are just two open books
credits
from The highstep to hell,
released December 31, 1997
Jeff - vocals
Mart - guitar
Matt - guitar
Steph - bass
Nick - drums
Eric - keys
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