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Toys in the Basement

vamiku2

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Lyrics

Start

Intro

Down in my basement, away from the light

Where my anime collection comes alive at night

My secret haven nobody else can see

A Japanese wonderland just for me

Verse 1

Started with just one figure on my shelf

Now the whole room's filled, can't help myself

Spent my last paycheck on a rare figurine

My friends think I'm crazy, but they just don't understand what I've seen

Pre-Chorus

When the daylight fades

And I'm all alone

My collection speaks to me

Like they've found their home

Chorus

Anime toys in the basement

Got some figures that I can't replace, man

Time slips away with each purchase

My collection's growin' day by day

Post-Chorus

Figures, posters (all around me)

Manga stacked up to the ceiling[Chorus]

Anime toys in the basement

Got some figures that I can't replace, man

Time slips away with each purchase

My collection's growin' day by day

Post-Chorus

Figures, posters (all around me)

Manga stacked up to the ceiling

Verse 2

Mom says I should clean up my space

But these collectibles can't be replaced

Limited editions in mint condition

Saved up all my cash for this addiction

Pre-Chorus

When the lights go down

My figures seem to come alive

In my mind, they're more than plastic

They're my pride

Chorus

Anime toys in the basement

Got some figures that I can't replace, man

Time slips away with each purchase

My collection's growin' day by day

Post-Chorus

Figures, posters (all around me)

Manga stacked up to the ceiling[Bridge]

My friends all laugh at my obsession

But they don't understand my passion

Each figurine tells a story

Each poster brings me anime glory

Guitar Solo

Verse 3

Dad says I need to find a job

Stop spendin' cash on this otaku mob

But I can't help it when new merch drops

My bank account continues to free-fall

Pre-Chorus

When the night rolls in

I drift away to Tokyo

In my dreams, I'm a hero

Not just some collector bro

Chorus

Anime toys in the basement

Got some figures that I can't replace, man

Time slips away with each purchase

My collection's growin' day by day

Post-Chorus

Figures, posters (all around me)

Manga stacked up to the ceiling

Outro

My basement shrine, my happy place

Anime toys takin' over the space

(Takin' over, takin' over)

End

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