Lyrics to
Flaming Telepaths

This version of Flaming Telepaths was released by Blue Oyster Cult in 1974.

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Well I’ve opened up my veins too many times
And the poison’s in my heart and in my mind
Poison’s in my bloodstream, poison’s in my pride
I’m after rebellion, I’ll settle for lies

Is it any wonder that my mind’s on fire
Imprisoned by the thoughts of what you do
Is it any wonder that the joke’s an iron
And the jokes on you

Experiments that failed too many times
Transformations that were too hard to find
Poison’s in my bloodstream, poison’s in my pride
I’m after rebellion, I’ll settle for lies

Yes I know the secrets of the iron and mind
They’re trinity acts a mineral fire
Yes I know the secrets of the circuitry mind
It’s a flaming wonder telepath

Well I’ve opened up my veins too many times
And the poison’s in my heart and in my mind
Poison’s in my bloodstream, poison’s in my pride
I’m after rebellion, I’ll settle for lies

Is it any wonder that my mind’s on fire
Imprisoned by the thoughts of what you do
Is it any wonder that the joke’s an iron
And the jokes on you

And the joke’s on you

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About Lyrics and Flaming Telepaths by Blue Oyster Cult

The lyrics for Flaming Telepaths are defined as the words making up the song released by Blue Oyster Cult in 1974. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to Flaming Telepaths have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Blue Oyster Cult and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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