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Passable Face
03:01
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I've got a habit of breaking in to song
When everything starts going wrong
I've got a habit of breaking into life
Or a least an approximation there-of
Well I know that I'm a man with so many fine qualities
& I know it seems a shame to only to pick one to justify me
I've got a way with words, I get away with words that barely make the sentence work
I've got the gig in the bag, I've got a gig in a bag, I better find some coins in there
Well I know that I'm a man with so many inconsistencies
& I know it seems a shame to only pick one to justify me
Coz I'm not just a passable face
Coz I've got a personality that's sick to the taste
& I know I am out of luck
I'm not just a passable face
Coz my failure is an action that's so close I can taste it
& I know I am out of luck
(P)ossible habits include
(A)cting like I'm
(S)omebody, but
(S)sombody's not my name
(A)sking for good advice
(B)ecause I like to add vice
(L)aughing ain't no fun if
(E)verybody's sincere
Well I know that I'm a man with so many fine qualities
& well, I know it seems a shame to only to pick one to justify me
I'm not just a passable face
Coz I've got a personality that's sick to the taste
& I know I am out of luck
I'm not just a passable face
Coz my failure is an action that's so close I can taste it
& I know I am out of luck
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2. |
The Mystery of Mr. E
03:00
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Mr. E & Miss. Understanding have been having some problems recently at home
Despite her name she's not too understanding & she wants much more that a single letter man
Mr. E says that she's "more like misdemeanour"
But by contrast, she grows sick of standing under his thumb
Well I guess she's under-standing in a literal way
Mr. E (one letter) & Miss. Understanding (standing under) have been Pondering Pacifist Plots to Perplex Plans
But despite the P's they still flirt with disbanding
But their literal names won't consummate themselves
Mr. E realised you can't judge a book by it's title
& Coincidently she found out there's no mystery
There is no mystery to Mr. E
Mr. E & Miss. Understanding have been having some problems recently at home
Mr. E & Miss. Understanding have been having some problems recently at home
Mr. E & Miss. Understanding have been having some problems recently at home
(Closing time for Mr. E)
Mr. E & Miss. Understanding have been having some problems recently at home
(Closing time for Mr. E)
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3. |
Superguy
04:31
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I tried to save the world
But I couldn’t change the world
Oh well, I guess the cashier didn’t have the coins available
I tried to fight against sin
But sometimes the bad guys win
Oh well, I guess being a hero’s not a valid career choice
I may not have a signal in the sky
But you can email me anytime
I may not have a flashing red phone by my side
But you can call me anytime
But remember i’m just… a superguy
I want the darkest evil to come
So maybe I could be the chosen one
Oh well, I guess i’m chosen to have my name called on a tannoy
I wanna be like superman
But I guess i’m just a super man
Oh well, I guess i’m more like ‘Super-common-average-Joe Man’
I may not have a signal in the sky
But you can email me anytime
I may not have a cape or a bat-shaped knife
But you can call me anytime
But remember i’m just a superguy
I can’t tell you why some girls like average guys
I can’t save you from the green Kryptonite
I can’t tell you why some chancers still succeed
I can’t fly up there and save your cat that’s stuck in a tree
I may not have a signal in the sky
But you can email me anytime
I may not wear my pants on the outside
But you can call me anytime
You may not draw your powers from a spider bite
But I might text you at anytime
You may not have a temper or purple shorts, thats fine
But I mite call you at anytime
So try to be just... a superguy... or girl
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Ambulance
03:11
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I, I was thinking ‘bout the time I drove to work behind an Ambulance
I, I was thinking ‘bout the time I drove to work behind an Ambulance
Some people work behind bars
Other people live behind bars
Both physical and metaphorically
they’ve got you down, but you’re…
You’re sick of it now
You’re sick of it now
You’re sick of the time spent alone
With just the memory of things that keep you warm, but cold within
I, I was thinking ‘bout the time I drove to work behind an Ambulance
I, I was thinking ‘bout the time I drove to work behind an Ambulance
I may not work behind an Ambulance
But I thought: “well, we’re going to the same place”
I just mite be a few years late
So while i’m getting some Popcorn, please save my place
I’m sick of it now
I’m sick of it now
I’m sick of the time spent alone
With just the memory of things that keep me warm, but cold within
I’m sick of it now
I’m sick of it now
I’m sick of the time spent alone
With just the memory of things that keep me warm, but cold within
Some people jump the queue and miss the pre-show entertainment
Their bed is already made
But let’s not talk about that now, I’ve got some bargains to grab on Ebay
And if i’m lucky, it’s ‘Buy it now’
Buy it now
I’m sick of it
You’re sick of it
We’re sick of it
Yeah, really sick of it
Coz we’re sick of it now
We’re sick of it now
We’re sick of the time spent alone
With just the memory of things that keep us warm, but cold within
We’re sick of it now
We’re sick of it now
We’re sick of the time spent alone
With just the memory of things that keep us warm, but cold within
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5. |
Change
02:40
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If money’s no object then why do we spit on the poor?
Ignore all the problems until they are found at our door
This is the time for change
This is the time for change
If people are dyin’ then why aren’t we tryin’ to help?
Put our pride away and our ego’s be put on the shelf
This is the time for change
This is the time for change
If talent’s so useful then why aren’t I on MTV?
Maybe i’m deluded and i’m not as good as I thinking
But, This is the time for change
This is the time for change
The haircuts are changing
And fashion is changing
And I think priority needs re-arranging
Coz everyone know now that everyone’s out for themselves
The brand names are changing
The products are changing
But we know the cash-flow won’t be re-arranging
All I want to know is please tell me, when can I be famous?
This is the time for change
This is the time for change
This is the time for change
This is the time for change
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6. |
Vendor
04:26
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Someone said that it’s the time for change
But I am stuck in the mud and all i’ve got is notes
The Vendor that i’m scraping at won’t take my cash-flow
But I am lured in by it’s wares and the promise of satisfaction
If only I could reach inside it’s frame
Then I would have my pick of the Vendors life aids
Surely it will make my life complete
But I romanticise coz the transaction’s incomplete
I need some change
But I want it served on a golden plate
With a towel wrapped around your arm
I need some change
Coz the cheque I cashed for fame must have bounced
And I need someone to bail me out
Someone said that it’s the time for change
But I have come too far to stop failing now
I need some change
But I want it served on a golden plate
With a towel wrapped around your arm
I need some change
Coz the cheque I cashed for fame must have bounced
And I need someone to bail me out
I need some change…
I need some change…
I need some change
But I want it served on a golden plate
With a towel wrapped around your arm
I need some change
Coz the cheque I cashed for fame must have bounced
And I need someone to bail me out
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