“Torture Me” was the 3rd track of the original 2001 version of Grow Up and Blow Away that was delayed by their label and never officially released. Their earlier demo of the song was titled “Tortury,” and featured Jimmy on the main vocal line rather than Emily.
The album was re-recorded with a modi...
[Verse 1]
Get the rope, tie me to the bedposts
Because I can't find within myself the happy host
If I find my peace of mind, torture me
If I seem too serene, torture me
[Chorus]
Torture me with all I wanted (torture me)
Hit me with the way they're flaunted (with all I wanted)
When I am surrounded (torture me)
Torture me with all I wanted
Torture me with all I wanted
[Verse 2]
Bring me meat, bring me fire
One backless, strapless, copper-thread gown
Kiddy, kiddy, catch one
Bring turpentine, I can't stand by high street
Fight the bland, I've got to bite the hand
[Pre-Chorus]
So if I find peace of mind, torture me
If I seem too serene, torture me
(Torture me with all I wanted, when I am surrounded)
[Chorus x2]
Torture me with all I wanted (torture me)
Hit me with the way they're flaunted (with all I wanted)
When I am surrounded (torture me)
Torture me with all I wanted
Torture me with all I wanted
Torture me with all I wanted (torture me)
Hit me with the way they're flaunted (with all I wanted)
When I am surrounded (torture me)
Torture me with all I wanted
Torture me with all I wanted
[Outro]
(Torture me with all I wanted, when I am surrounded
When I am surrounded, when I am surrounded)
Torture Me (Demo) was written by James Shaw & Emily Haines.
Torture Me (Demo) was produced by James Shaw.