From the recording The Camouflage Kid
Lyrics
Singing while hoarse won't do your voice any favors
But you might as well learn how; you'll have to do it sooner or later
Keep impossible standards; be difficult to find, but
Be prolific; tell them everything on your mind
Trust your instincts, but overcome your doubts
Never forget who you are, and if you don't know yet, find out
Put pen to paper, don't even think about stopping until the pen has run completely dry of ink
Be succinct
When you don't feel like writing, that's when you work all night
Write what you know, make something up; just write, write, write
It's okay if you don't even know what you're talking about
Never forget who you are, and if you don't know yet find out
Resolve your conflicts and focus on your work
But art is fueled by tension, so start acting like a jerk
Be professional, ever graceful under stress
But sometimes have the courage to be a goddamn fucking mess
There are times you'll want to whimper, that's when it's best to shout
Never forget who you are, and if you don't know yet, find out
Never forget who you are, and if you don't know yet
Then make something up and stick to it, damn it