Fingernails; C.A.D's first album, was independently released on cassette. At the time of it's recording C.A.D featured of two members; Maynard James Keenan (who went on to perform lead vocals for Tool, APC and Puscifer) on vocals Bass and drum Machine programming, and Kevin Horning on lead guitar.
Lyrics :
Trust a friend as if a fault-line Judge him as you would a fool Love him as you could a thistle could a liar could a cruel (accrue?)
If a friend If a friend
Hold him close enough to cut him Grant him faith to ease the hurt Praise him for his thoughtless actions As you drag his bleeding heart through dirt
If a friend If a friend
Make him think he owes you conscience Twist his side to see a tear Slowly turn your back and leave him Leave him lonely, show him fear
If a friend If a friend
Mend his wounds with salted gravel Laughing at his screaming face Pat his back with loaded daggers Wipe his tears with shining razor blades
(Trust me...Look in these eyes {incomprehensible} If you were an enemy maybe but : Come on, not you're a friend)
If a friend If a friend
Reassure should he be fatal Talk of death and Grief 'till end Share with him as if a junky If a loser If a friend