The only thing holding me back is the paste (is the paste) is the paste of the past
Get your mind out from under the cushions of the sofa, son
Peel away this gentleman's paint
And I'll sand off the undercoat stains

Goddamn their vanity they speak in hushed tones but the gag comes quickly
The only thing holding you back is the paste (is the paste) is the paste of the past
Peel away this gentleman's paint
And I'll sand off the undercoat stains
Peel away(cut at the hairline) this gentleman's face (pull the skin back)
And I'll sand off the undercoat stains (the skin is sloughed)

The only thing holding us back is the paste (is the paste) is the paste of the past
Our actions are reflexive, should I turn on the microphone?
Peel away this gentleman's paint
And I'll sand off the undercoat stains
Peel away(cut at the hairline) this gentleman's face (pull the skin back)
And I'll sand off the undercoat stains (the skin is sloughed)

An apple tree
Out of reach
Is a task worth dying for