Gentle Art Of Making Enemies
Faith No More · Other Songs - Faith No More
All the same greats, the same mistakes
It doesn't have to be like this
If you don't make a friend, now
One might make you-
So learn
The gentle art of making enemies
Don't you look so surprised
Happy birthday...Fucker
Blow that candle out,
We're gonna kick you, kick you
[Don't say you're not because you are]
[Don't say you're not because you are]
[History tells us that you are]
[History tells us that you are]
Well all you need is just one more excuse
[You put up one hell of a fight]
[You put up one hell of a fight]
I wanna hear your very best excuse
[I've never felt this much alive]
[I've never felt this much alive]
Your day has finally come -
So wear the hat and do the dance
And let the suit keep wearing you
This year you'll sit and take it
And you will like it -
It's the gentle art of making enemies
I deserve a reward
Cuz I'm the best fuck that you ever had
And if I tighten up my hole -
You may never see the light again
[There's always an easy way out]
[There's always an easy way out]
[You need something wet in your mouth]
[You need something wet in your mouth]
Then all you need is just one more excuse
[You put up one hell of a fight ]
[You put up one hell of a fight]
I wanna hear your very best excuse
[I've never felt this much alive]
[I've never felt this much alive]
Gentle Art Of Making Enemies
Faith No More's "Gentle Art Of Making Enemies" stands as a defining track from their 1987 album *Angel Dust*, capturing the band's transition from alternative rock to the complex, rhythmic fusion that would characterize their later work. The song features the band's signature blend of melodic guitar lines, driving percussion, and the distinctive vocal delivery of Mike Patton, who delivers a haunting, almost operatic performance that contrasts sharply with the aggressive energy of the instrumentation. Released during the height of the grunge movement, the track exemplifies the band's unique ability to merge punk sensibilities with progressive rock structures, creating a sound that was both commercially viable and critically acclaimed. Its enduring popularity stems from its intricate arrangement and the way it encapsulates the era's shift toward more experimental and emotionally nuanced rock music.