everyone cries
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he brawls around
with gangsta rap rhymes
and hard rock riffs

talks all the shit
and bounces
in the mosh pit

his Iron Maiden armor sound
and NWA lyrical spears
keeps him protected
keeps him respected

but I know
that everyone
has a Carpenters heart
a Carpenters soul
with all their solemn songs of sadness
and hope

I know he keeps their music
near his pillow
In moments when he wants to wallow
In sorrow

But in those moments when he aches
To sing his own sad song
I hope that someone listens