Pancake
Tori Amos · The Original Bootlegs [2005]
I'm not sure who's fooling who here
As I'm watching your decay
We both know you could deflate
A 7 hurricane
Seems like you and your tribe
Decided you'd rewrite the law
Segregate the mind
From body from soul
You give me yours
I'll give you mine
'Cause I can look your god
Right in the eye
You give me yours
I'll give you mine
You used to look my god
Right in the eye
I believe in defending
In what we once stood for
It seems in vogue to be a closet
Misogynist homophobe
A change of course in our direction
A dash of truth spread thinly
Like a flag on a popstar
On a benzodiazapene
You give me yours
I'll give you mine
'Cause I can look your god
Right in the eye
You give me yours
I'll give you mine
You used to look my god
Right in the eye
Oh Sion please
Remove your glove
And dispel every trace
Of his spoken word
That has lodged
In my vortex
I'm not sure who's fooling who here
As I'm watching our decay
We both know you could deflate
A 7 hurricane
You could have spared her - oh but no
Messiahs need people dying in their name
You could have spared her - oh but no
Messiahs need people dying in their name
You say "I ordered you a pancake"
You say "I ordered you a pancake"
As I'm watching your decay
We both know you could deflate
A 7 hurricane
Seems like you and your tribe
Decided you'd rewrite the law
Segregate the mind
From body from soul
You give me yours
I'll give you mine
'Cause I can look your god
Right in the eye
You give me yours
I'll give you mine
You used to look my god
Right in the eye
I believe in defending
In what we once stood for
It seems in vogue to be a closet
Misogynist homophobe
A change of course in our direction
A dash of truth spread thinly
Like a flag on a popstar
On a benzodiazapene
You give me yours
I'll give you mine
'Cause I can look your god
Right in the eye
You give me yours
I'll give you mine
You used to look my god
Right in the eye
Oh Sion please
Remove your glove
And dispel every trace
Of his spoken word
That has lodged
In my vortex
I'm not sure who's fooling who here
As I'm watching our decay
We both know you could deflate
A 7 hurricane
You could have spared her - oh but no
Messiahs need people dying in their name
You could have spared her - oh but no
Messiahs need people dying in their name
You say "I ordered you a pancake"
You say "I ordered you a pancake"
Pancake
Tori Amos's 'Pancake' appears on her 2005 compilation 'The Original Bootlegs [2005]', showcasing her signature blend of folk and pop sensibilities. Recorded with her characteristic piano-driven arrangements, the track reflects her ongoing exploration of intimate, narrative-driven songwriting. As part of her broader discography, the recording exemplifies her ability to transform simple melodies into emotionally resonant pieces. The song stands as a testament to her unique voice within the alternative music landscape, capturing a moment of quiet introspection that has become a staple in her live performances and studio recordings alike.