Buffering Song Lyrics
Season 7
7.01: LESSONS
Under banners gold and burgundy
With values strong and bright
Of your virtue and your glory
We will sing with all our might
Til the earth swallows the city walls
You will have our loyalty
Sunnydale, oh Sunnydale
We love thee
As we walk your hallowed hallways
With our footsteps echoing
Is it our imagination
Or is someone following?
There’ve been werewolves and vampires
So many supernatural pests
But Sunnydale, oh Sunnydale
You’re the best
All hail the Razorbacks
Godspeed you on your way
Run, swim, try not to die
On the path to victory
Remember those who came before
We’ll never see them anymore
To those who fought the greatest fight
To the class of ‘99
From the local zoo hyena pit
To the peak of Kingman’s Bluff
We may not live to graduate
But at least you’ve raised us tough
You’ve taught us life’s worst lesson:
It’s hard to stay alive
Sunnydale, oh Sunnydale
Only the strong survive
7.02: BENEATH YOU
Something’s coming
Something bad
Say goodbye to
The life you had
From beneath you it devours
Make the big bads run and cower
Could be days or could be hours
From beneath you it devours
Someone’s poison
In the well
Girls and boys
We’re all going to hell
From beneath you it devours
Running on unholy power
Any minute, any hour
From beneath you it devours
Where oh where does the monster reside?
Where can you knock on his door?
Way down deep baby down inside
Of the earth’s molten core
From beneath you it devours
Running on unholy power
Any minute, any hour
From beneath you it devours
7.03: SAME TIME, SAME PLACE
Could anybody say it’ll be okay
Say it’ll be okay
Could anybody say it’ll be okay
Say it’ll be okay
Coming back from so far gone, I know it’s hard
How could you know we’d be waiting with open arms
I know that it won’t be terribly easy, living with the scars
Sometimes it seems like the only certainty is things fall apart
Could anybody say it’ll be okay
Say it’ll be okay
Could anybody say it’ll be okay
Say it’ll be okay
It isn’t like it used to be, it’s messier
But even through your worst, I see the best of you
I know that it won’t be terribly easy to rebuild what’s lost
But I’ll use every ounce of my strength to keep reaching across
You’ll always be my family
Could anybody say it’ll be okay
Say it’ll be okay
Could anybody say it’ll be okay
Say it’ll be okay
7.04: HELP
What’s the point of trying to put words to this
I died and came back, I give and I give
I did my best but I don’t know
Been feeling like my fingers lost the thread
Repeating what I can’t get out of my head
I did my best but I don’t know
I did my best but still, they go
Don’t tell me ‘bout the lives I've saved before
I’m not keeping count, I'm not keeping score
I did my best but they need more
I did my best but its a never ending war
7.05: SELFLESS
ANYA:
Power
What’s the point of power
Passing endless hours
Fogging up the glass
Choose it
Dare to even use it
Then you risk to lose it
Better not to chance
Show me
How do you know me
You can’t see what I see
Shattered and empty
A bad and broken thing
WILLOW:
Power
Pocketful of power
Cure for endless hours
Burn it all to ash
Chosen
Barely dipped my toes in
Almost overflowed in
Pounding on the glass
Show me
How do you know me
You don’t see what I see
Battered and empty
A bad and broken thing
ANYA + WILLOW:
Show me
How do you know me
You can’t see what I see
Shattered and empty
A bad and broken thing
7.06: HIM
Ooh sha la la sha la la la la
Ooh sha la la sha la la la la
You know lately I feel like
All I ever hear
Is that something bad’s coming, baby
Drawing increasingly near
Man I just hate a love spell
Nobody should have that power
Can’t abide these varsity hijinks
When from beneath us it devours
Ooh sha la la sha la la la la
It’s not the best time
Ooh sha la la sha la la la la
For a hex time
A mysterious evil’s
(so evil, so bad!)
Coming to kill from beyond
(ooh ooh)
While this letterman jackass
(RJ to his friends!)
Is turning everyone on
(*sigh*)
My dude
Could you read the room?
Ooh sha la la sha la la la la
It’s not the best time
Ooh sha la la sha la la la la
For a hex time
Ooh sha la la sha la la la la
It’s not the best time
Ooh sha la la sha la la la la
Love spells are a mess
Yes, every time
7.07 CONVERSATIONS WITH DEAD PEOPLE
Everybody feels alone
Everybody is
I still carry in my bones
Everyone I miss
Can you tell me who I’ll be
The person I’ll become
Did I choose this path for me
Or am I running from
The past is in the past
It should be history
But the echo of it lasts
In every part of me
Traced within the lines I keep
Worn into my hands
Blueprints for the life I’d lead
If I could understand
That the past is in the past
It should be history
But the echo of it lasts
In every part of me
I’ve been drifting room to room, a ghost
Hiding out behind the doors I closed
If we only get the love we think we’ve earned
I guess all I get to feel is hurt
Because the past’s not just the past
It should be history
But the echo of it lasts
In every part of me
7.08 SLEEPER
I know you have your skeletons
Now I’ve seen where you bury them
Hell came through the house last night and fed
And there’s another hell inside your head
If you can’t trust yourself, let me help
If you can’t trust yourself, let me help
Something bad has been haunting you
Made you do things you wouldn’t do
Don’t remember where you were last night
But you can tell that something isn’t right
If you can’t trust yourself, let me help
If you can’t trust yourself, let me help
Let me help
Me and you and your skeletons
Now we have to unbury them
7.09 NEVER LEAVE ME
I wish I didn’t have a boyfriend
That I had to chain up in the basement
This isn’t even the first boyfriend
That I’ve had to chain up in the basement
Makes me wonder, makes me ponder
Makes me want to figure out where Faith went
She isn’t in my, isn’t in my
Isn’t in my, isn’t in my basement
I feed him from a bag of blood
This wasn’t my idea of love
7.10 BRING ON THE NIGHT
Looking ragged, feeling rough
Give it all, is it ever enough
No more runnin, nowhere to hide
I’m black and blue and ready to fight
Already died so many times I forgot ‘em
Just my luck, keep coming up from the bottom
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
You think you have me, have me beat
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
But in the end you’ll choke on me
Working up an appetite
They want a smile; I’d rather bite
I’ve fucking had it, I’m fucking done
If it’s the end, then let’s have fun
Already died so many times I forgot ‘em
Covered in blood, I’m coming up from the bottom
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
You think you have me, have me beat
Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh
But in the end you’ll choke on me
No more runnin, nowhere to hide
I’m black and blue and ready to die
7.11 SHOWTIME
Welcome to the Hellmouth, I see that you’re new
Here are some apocalyptic CliffsNotes for you
Stay outta the alleys, and stick to State Street
And baby I’m the Slayer to beat
You know that I’m the Slayer to beat
Here in Sunnydale, there’s a few things to know
If there’s a graduation definitely don’t go
The school is full of poltergeists and zombified jocks
And baby I’m the Slayer who rocks
Believe that I’m the Slayer who rocks
If you don’t already know
Focus up, enjoy the show
When it’s done, I’m sure you’ll see
Why there’s one Chosen One and it’s me me me
Southern California, we got sunshine and sand
It’s also party central for the demons and damned
You might have potential, but you’re still pretty green
Remember I’m the Slayer supreme
You know that I’m the Slayer supreme
If you don’t already know
Focus up, enjoy for the show
When it’s done, I’m sure you’ll see
Why there’s one Chosen One and it’s me me me
I send the baddies running from dusk until dawn
And if you don’t believe me you can ask Turok-han
Oh no wait you can’t - y’know I sent him to his grave
Cause baby, I’m the Slayer who slays
You know that I’m the Slayer who slays
Above all, I’m the Slayer who slays, that’s right
Baby I’m the Slayer who slays
7.12 POTENTIAL
Okay everybody, it’s time to get out of the basement and into the cemetery! Learning to trust your instincts, and not makeout with vampires, is Lesson # 1. (Do as I say, not as I do.)
S is for Stakes, they go through the heart
L is for Loving that death is your art
A is for Always watching your back
Y? So you don’t wind up a vamp-snack!
Oh you already know, you already know
Oh, I’m gonna show you what you’ve got in your bones
All right all right, next lesson: we’re hitting the local demon bar. Yak urine shots all around! Remember, this is a place you need to keep your guard up, even if you run into an old pal who Tivo’ed something for you off the History Channel, ok?
S is for Stakes, they’re made out of wood
L is for Low pay - like, NO livelihood
A is for Apocalypse like, right now
Y? Because you’re on the freakin Hellmouth
Oh you already know, you already know
Oh, I’m gonna show you what you’ve got in your bones
You want that, you got that power
You want that, you got that power
Our final stop on this tour of Demonic Nooks & Crannies of Sunnydale is this faaaabulous crypt, home to a whole nest of vampires! Pearl Jam posters optional. Know your enemy and know their habitat, and they’re less likely to know the taste of your lifeblood! Also, hey, you guys totally got this one. GOOD LUCK! *door slam sound effect*
S is for Stakes, which are very high!
L is for this Lair, where I hope you don’t die
A is for All of the demons you’ll beat!
Y? Because you’re all a lot like me
Oh you already know, you already know
Oh, I’m gonna show you what you’ve got in your bones
What you’ve got in your bones
What you’ve got in your bones
You already know
What you’ve got in your bones
7.13 THE KILLER IN ME
White knuckles and my heart’s lead
I’ve been here before
Last thing I ever wanted
Was closing the door
But just for a moment
I let it be true
Just for a moment
And I lost you
I held you in my center
So quiet and bright
I swear I never meant to
Go and turn out the light
But just for a moment
I let it be true
Just for a moment
And I lost you
Been thinking up the worst
Of what I might deserve
For trying to move on
For letting you be gone
I’ve dreamt you in the night sky
Heard your voice on the wind
Your footsteps just behind mine
Your arms around me again
But just for a moment
I let it be true
Just for a moment
And I lost you
7.14 FIRST DATE
All I want’s a night out
With a handsome man
And some pears just prepared
In a brandied pan
But along the way, some vamps came to play
So I had to show them how I slay
It’s just a typical night out
On the hellmouth, yeah
Another typical night out
On the hellmouth, yeah
You met a girl earlier
At the rope display
Hit it off talkin shop
And you made a date
Chances look good, you feel like a stud
Too bad she only wants you for your blood
It’s just a typical night out
On the hellmouth, yeah
Another typical night out
On the hellmouth, yeah
Some days you’re the demon
Some days you’re the sacrifice bleeding on the seal
But babe I’m done believin’
This town will make me its last meal
Sometimes your ex kinda wrecks
The date you’re on
Cause your BFF’s mortal flesh
Is in the hands of a hellspawn
No rest for the Me
No sanctuary
It feels like it’s always gonna be
Another typical night out
On the hellmouth, yeah
Another typical night out
On the hellmouth, yeah
It’s just a typical night out
On the hellmouth, yeah
Another typical night out
On the hellmouth, yeah
7.15 GET IT DONE
It’s tough at the front
It’s lonely in the cockpit
I’m the chosen one
Doesn’t mean I want it
But that’s where I’m stuck
Just tryna get it done
It’s not what I want
Hurting people's feelings
Try to make ‘em strong
Instead I send ‘em reeling
It’s the end of the world
I’m just tryna get it done
I thought I knew what I had to do
What I had to do
I thought I knew what I had to do
But I don’t know anything
I don’t know anything
The dark’s at my door
Every day’s a nightmare
The kind where I know
I need to cut the right wire
Or all will be lost
And I’ll never get it done
I know I look sure
The truth is that I don’t know
I’m scared I’ll get you hurt
But I make choices ‘cause I have to
Then pray that I’m right
And pray I get it done
I thought I knew what I had to do
What I had to do
I thought I knew what I had to do
But I don’t know anything
I thought I knew what I had to do
What I had to do
I thought I knew what I had to do
But I don’t know anything
I don’t know anything
7.16 STORYTELLER
Join me, gentle viewer, in lovely Sunnydale
Where demons aim to skewer, but good always prevails
And when evil is brewing below these dusty streets
You know there’s one defender the monsters can’t defeat
Slay, vampire slayer
Use what destiny gave ya
Super strength, super shiny hair
A lion’s heart, so evil best beware
Ooo
We are a ragged army, from all across the land
Principals and witches and vampyres take a stand
We’ll gather all our weapons, our spears and our crossbows
Can we hope to triumph? Not a one among us knows
Slay, vampire slayer
Use what destiny gave ya
Super strength, super shiny hair
A lion’s heart, so evil best beware
Ooo
Here I stand before you, a man who’s on a path
That’s pointed towards redemption, but filled with many snags
I know it won’t be easy to heal my darkened soul
But I’ll be on this journey until it makes me whole
7.17 LIES MY PARENTS TOLD ME
The mission, the mission
It’s all about the mission
I have to save the world
I’m trying I’m trying
To make the right decisions
Cause I’m the chosen girl
I don’t wanna do this on my own
But now it seems I’m all alone
If you’re not with me
Then you’re against me
If you ain’t been a friend to me
Might be my enemy
How could you lie to me
Heartbreak inside of me
Feel so alone
See how I’ve grown
The mission, the mission
It’s all about the mission
The forest, not the trees
I’m fighting, I’m fighting
I don’t know if I’m winning
But I know there’ll be casualties
I don’t wanna do this all alone
But now I know I’m on my own
If you’re not with me
Then you’re against me
If you ain’t been a friend to me
Might be my enemy
How could you lie to me
Heartbreak inside of me
Feel so alone
See how I’ve grown
The mission, the mission
It’s all about the mission
I have to save the world
I’m trying I’m trying
To make the right decisions
Cause I’m the chosen girl
7.18 DIRTY GIRLS
I guess I’m back in Sunnydale
But I don’t know what for
I guess that Buffy needs me
And I guess I’m part-reformed
I thought that I got out of jail
But I’m back at the mouth of Hell
I wanted shots of whiskey
But I got Zinfandel
I’m not who I was before
My demons aren’t winning anymore
I sure never thought I’d be back at your door
But I’m not who I was before
I guess you’re back in Sunnydale
Didn’t think I’d see the day
I know we have our history
But I’m happy that you came
What’s a punch among old friends
Or a blade under the ribs
All that passed between us then
It’s blood under the bridge
I’m not who I was before
I’ve loved and I’ve lost then lost some more
I know that I need you in this war
And I’m not who I was before
I’m not who I was before
My demons aren’t winning anymore
I know that I need you in this war
I’m not who I was before
7.19: EMPTY PLACES
And then there was one
I can’t say what I’ve done
Feels like staring into the sun
I can’t say what I’ve done
I think I made a mess of things
Did I ruin everything
Frozen staring wondering
Did I ruin everything
Oh you know what I want
You know what I need
You know what I want
I want to believe
What I believed
When I believed
In me
7.20: TOUCHED
Replay every damn mistake
In my private picture show
Dark echoes that I can’t shake
My all-new all-time low
How I wish that I would have seen
But I let the power come in between
Me and the things I need
Hold me
I hate that I feel so far
From the ones who’ve loved me well
I know that I played my part
But god I feel like hell
How I wish that I would have seen
But I let the power come in between
Me and the things I need
Hold me
From deep in the midnight black
A prayer sent silently
I just need the strength to stand
And someone’s arms around me
If I get the chance to redeem
I won’t let the power come in between
Me and the things I need
7.21: END OF DAYS
Yesterday the world was cold and grey
But now something new has come in on the wind
Got so down, but I turned it right around
And I’m starting to feel like myself again
What’s her secret they’ll all say
How’s she do it and make it look easy
Gotta brand new weapon gonna make you say wow
I’m the Slayer
Axe me how!
Just last night, well it seemed I’d lost my fight
Couldn’t find the will to go on anymore
But now I feel with this shiny new red steel
That I’m fired up and ready for this war
What’s her secret they’ll all say
How’s she do it and make it look easy
Gotta brand new weapon gonna make you say wow
I’m the Slayer
Axe me how!
Girls don’t want boys
They want sharp deadly toys
To kill demons three ways
At the end of all days
Yesterday the world was cold and grey
But I’m starting to feel like myself again
What’s her secret they’ll all say
How’s she do it and make it look easy
Gotta brand new weapon gonna make you say wow (wow wow)
I’m the Slayer
Axe me how!
7.22: CHOSEN
Seems like only yesterday
And a hundred years ago
That I first put my foot down
On this ground I’ve come to know
Came to this town
And I looked all around
Thought that I was alone
But I never was
I never was
Cause you’ve been here
As long as I can say
Shining so bright
You carry the light
And you’ll hold fast
Forever and a day
Deep in my heart
Chasing the dark away
They told me that this fight I found
Was mine and mine alone
That the haunted path before me
I’d have to walk all on my own
Came to this town
And I got kicked around
Thought that I was alone
But I never was
I never was
Cause you’ve been here
As long as I can say
Shining so bright
You carry the light
And you’ll hold fast
Forever and a day
Deep in my heart
Chasing the dark away
Seems like only yesterday
And a hundred years ago
That my entire life got changed
When we first said hello