Jarred and Damned

Sealed in plastic, skin like steel,

A fortress made of polyethylene.

My fingers bleed, the tabs won't peel,

A translucent cage, a silent scene.

I’ve got the blade, I’ve got the jaw,

Against the greatest wall I ever saw.

Why won't you open! (Open!)

Why won't you open! (Open!)

A Herculean task, a plastic shell!

Why won't you open! (Open!)

Sentenced to this child-proof hell!

The lid is welded, fused by fire,

A monument to corporate spite.

My grip is slipping, my heart's on fire,

I’ve been battling since the middle of the night.

I’ve used my teeth, I’ve used a knife,

I’m questioning the very meaning of my life!

Why won't you open! (Open!)

Why won't you open! (Open!)

A Herculean task, a plastic shell!

Why won't you open! (Open!)

Sentenced to this child-proof hell!

Twist! Break! Tear!

Twist! Break! Tear!

Give me the goods!

Why?! Won't?! You?! Open?!

Give me the goods!

Why won't you open! (Open!)

Why won't you open! (Open!)

A Herculean task, a plastic shell!

Why won't you open! (Open!)

Sentenced to this child-proof hell!

Get gone.