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Guide Me Soft
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Lyrics William!Glorious repressionArticulate, immaculate, glorious revolutionCoast to coastLord guide me softFrom coast to coastGod guide me softI come for your goodsI come for your goodsPray guide me softPray guide me softCoast to coastLord guide me softCoast to coastGod guide me softI come for your goodsI come for your goodsPray guide me softFrom coast to coastLord…
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Cab It Up!
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Lyrics LP version Cabbing it uptownYou’re moving it uptownYou’re taxiing uptown, uptownAnd you’re moving it south-westYou’re cabbing it uptownYou’re moving up sideways, sidewaysAnd you’re cabbing it uptown, uptownCabbing it uptown, uptownYour business friendYour business friend’s AustralianAnd when he comes it’s Gotterdammerung!But you’re cabbing it uptownYou’re moving up south nowYou’re moving it uptown, uptownSideways, sidewaysMain strips,…
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Bad News Girl
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Lyrics (What you say is true, bad news girl, is bad news girl)Insistent girlI’d appreciateNot is stuffHot stuff girlHot stuff girlAfter troubled place, is talking to youBut I’m acclimatised to your mindWhat you say is trueHot stuff girlWhat you say is trueBut jaded lust and tiresomeness are not what I want to look atHot stuff…
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Yes, O Yes
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Lyrics LP version Yes!Stretch!Stretch!The god you rejectMakes ours the bestAgent disgustingGo Joe [Slabowski?Slovaski?]Phoenix bird of ashesStretch!An ordure from this planetthat could not be extinguishedAngelic devil songYes O Yes CD version Yes!Stretch!Stretch!Oh go Joe slow…bird from ashesThe god you rejectMakes ours the bestStretch!O ye swivelheadsBird from ashesAn ordure from this planetThat could not be extinguishedAngelic devil…
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Van Plague?
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Lyrics From over the ocean came plagueVia the ocean, plague camePlague came and we’re not the sameAll around is pure tensionBeliefs and tears now and againFrom where has this great sadness cameFrom sou’west flew plagueFrom what has plague came?I laughed at chicks with frustrationFear of plague has sent us homeFor love at least of our…
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Win Fall C.D. 2080
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Lyrics X Commentary < Post in progress > Depending on the format, this song goes by various names. I’ve adopted the original LP track title as the canonical title. Footnotes Sources / Links
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Wrong Place, Right Time
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Lyrics Wrong place, right timeI used to think I could do what I wanted toRight time for me aloneI walk the streets of complete full homesWrong place, but I’m bound to stick with what I intend to see throughSee you, in wrong placeRight time but there’s miles in betweenI keep on knocking but there’s no…
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Kurious Oranj
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Lyrics Kurious, kurious, kurious oranjKurious oranj, kurious oranj, kuriousThey were kurious oranjThey were kurious oranjThey were kurious oranjThey were kurious oranjPained and intense, manThey were inquiringThey were kurious oranjThey were kurious oranjThey rode over peasants like youThey rode over peasants like youAnd their horses loved them tooAnd their horses loved them tooThey were kurious, kurious,…
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Jerusalem
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Lyrics William Blake/Hubert Parry And did those feet in ancient time,Walk upon Englands mountains green:And was the holy Lamb of God,On Englands pleasant pastures seen!And did the Countenance Divine,Shine forth upon our clouded hills?And was Jerusalem builded here,Among these dark Satanic Mills?Bring me my Bow of burning gold:Bring me my Arrows of desire:Bring me my…
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Dog is Life
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Lyrics You don’t see rabbits being walked down the streetAnd you don’t see many cats on leadsDogs pet dogs dogs rapacious wet dogsOwner of dogs slow-witted dog ownerOwner of rabid dog saving fare for tunnelEuro-dream of civil, civil liberation for dogsSociety secret societyInevitable nightmare of drift dog pet dogs street bullshitDog shit baby bit ass-lick…
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New Big Prinz
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Lyrics Rockin’ recordsRockin’ recordsRock the recordRockin’ recordsThe guy’s rock recordsBig priestBig priestBig priestRockin’ recordsRock the recordsRock rock recordsDrink the longDrink the long draughtDrink the long draught for big priestDrink the long draught downDrink the longDrink the long draughtBig priestHe is not (appreciated)Drink the longDrink the long draughtDrink the long draught for big priestRock the recordsCheck…
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Oswald Defence Lawyer
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Lyrics How could he cope with the flashing by pastThrough my vid earphone amp I had to tapI relate the tractOswald defence lawyerLawyerOswald defence lawyer embraces the stuffed corpse of Mark Twain Oswald defence lawyerHow do you think that jury made up of putrid mass embraced theory of triangle bullet lines turning in circles twice?Then…
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Athlete Cured
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Lyrics Ahhh-ha-haaa [ ] Look underLook underFrom the hotbed of creationIn dream-stateThe cure, bulletin, zeitungWas in no pillLook underThe cure was in no pillThe German athletic star was continually illFor months doctors were puzzledThe star would complain of the smell in his roomOn visiting him this was found to be trueAn odour resembling hot-dogs permeated…
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Guest Informant (excerpt)
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This is the vinyl LP version of “Guest Informant”. Redirects to the main entry for the song.
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Guest Informant
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Lyrics Bazdad, space cog, analyst You’ll never guess who informedIt was Craig and SteveBazdad, space cog, analyst The stool-pigeons, cha cha cha cha cha cha cha chaBazdad, space cog, analyst Bazdad, space cog, analyst Bazdad, space cog, analyst Guest informantGuest informantGuest informantGuest informantI followed the colonel to the cheap hotelI tapped the beds, I wired…
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Bremen Nacht
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Lyrics Bremen Nacht Something happened in BremenI know something I don’t want toSomething under the ceiling mutteredSomething in its steel shuttersUnderlining, my usual timing, aligning casual set-listAnd it aligned knowing where right room isI was more than usual pissedWas first ashamed at bruise on wristWas then annoyed at skin patch on backThen I did myself…
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The Steak Place
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Lyrics Head down Head downHead, head, head downFool of the Commonwealth drove down thereDown turnpikeDesperate for food, desperate for respiteThe steak placeThe steak placeCheap carpet lines the wayAluminium tack door handlesCandelabra lion’s headVia butchers display tooThe steak placeThe steak placeVia a carcass rowThings are brought forward and eatenI see the corners filled with hitmenTwo young…
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In These Times
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Lyrics In these times – a flat seasonIn these times – vision goneIn these times – picture frame itIn these Times – say so longMy Aqua-cat is where it’s at, new to mammal range But you know it would never suit territories AlpineIn these times – meeowwwIn these times – fish-cat motherIn this time -…
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Get a Hotel
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Lyrics Get a hotel todayGo get a hotel todayGo get a hotel todayBefore the idea slips awayGet a hotelGo get a hotel todayThat was the first question raisedThere was a question raisedGet a hotelWanna get inWanna get inBut this is not the place to bring it upGo get a hotel todayGo get a hotel todayBefore…
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Carry Bag Man
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Lyrics I’m in love with the carry bag manI love the carry bag manI’m in love with the carry bag manI love the carry bag man(I’m in love with the carry bag man)(I love the carry bag man)Carry bags strewn all around the roomAh, carry bag man, I am himCos I am the carry bag…
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Frenz
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Lyrics (Da da da da da da da da)(Da da da da da da da da)Da da da da da da da daDa da da da da da da daDa da da da da da da daDa da da da da da da daDa da da da da da da daMy friends (Da da da…
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Victoria
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Lyrics The Kinks Long ago, life was cleanSex was bad, called obsceneAnd the rich were so meanStately homes for the LordsCroquet lawns, village greensVictoria was my queenVictoria, VictoriaVictoria, ‘toriaI was born, lucky meIn a land that I loveThough I’m poor, I am freeWhen I grow, I shall fightFor this land, I shall dieLet her sun…
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Riddler!
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Lyrics Say! Mmmmmm-uuuaahhhSay! Mmmmmm-uuuaahhhSay! Mmmmmm-uuuaahhhMonday night at operation controlI sat facing rows of monitor mountainsMind controlLife controlOperation mind controlMy first is in carI’m easily bought, but still always shortFly that over space beamAnd round my way the people still do sayRiddlerRiddlerAnd round these parts the people still impartRiddler!My second is in …Zoooooooom!Say! MmmmmmSay! MmmmmmAnd round…
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Bournemouth Runner
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Lyrics Consumed with premonition of trouble on horizonBy my remarks I was certain I was destined persecutionBut then I took a chase after the Bournemouth runner!Bournemouth runner, c c could dareBournemouth runner, the first nightBournemouth runner!He was a Bournemouth runner!Bournemouth runner, didn’t get farBournemouth runner, first nightBournemouth runner, but the second night he got away…
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Terry Waite Sez
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Lyrics Terry Waite says Terry Waite saysTerry Waite says, “Give us a ring, give us a ring kid”Mister BigTerry Waite saysSounding sour and frustrated with the pressure of his own lifeTerry Waite saysTerry Waite saysTerry Waite says, “What are trees, painted white jobs”Silvered somethingSilvered somethingTerry Waite, fifty plus, out to heal provincial pusLet the real…
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U.S. 80’s-90’s
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Lyrics Had a run-in with Boston ImmigrationAnd to my name had an aversionNervous dropletsDue to sleeping tabletsNo beer, no cigarettesSlam, spikes, gin, cigarettesBeer in vanThe cops are topsWelcome to the eighties ninetiesWelcome to the eighties ninetiesWelcome to the 1850sWelcome to the eighties ninetiesWelcome to U.S. eighties ninetiesI’m the big-shot original rapperBut it’s time for me…
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Gross Chapel-British Grenadiers
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Lyrics Porterage down The dark gross chapelHe stepped streets around nowSales person mobilePorterage downDark gross chapelHe stepped streets around nowWas introduced by a woman, loose limbed, slimOne woke up to a whitewashed ugly wall – whoosh!Made worse by dirty postcardsTrapped in their townThey’re embracing criminals in panicky hallNo temper for Fall groupI’ll put you downPorterage…
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Shoulder Pads 2#
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Lyrics Knew I was right all alongRock to them a Talking Heads albumSuperhero in harlequin kecksDimwit lecture, half-readWas I victim in clown hat?Was I nearly turned?Then my powers did returnWatch out fakers and cadsIt’s M.E.S. in shoulder padsMy powers gonePowers, said BatmanSaid a twisted chill, flashes panIt’s M.E.S. in shoulder padsBig fit deal for mamas…
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Shoulder Pads 1#
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Lyrics All these fadsIt’s shoulder pads On New Year’s dawnTo my surpriseAll the Macca lads stayed at home Picking antiques and clothesesCosy fleck with green bitsMain undercurrent, white spermatoze My powers against them, half uselessMy senses alive, half-partedWas embarrassed but stuck with themWalked, at shoulder, down the street, ridiculeThey couldn’t tell Lou Reed from Doug…
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Shoulder Pads
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Lyrics Shoulder Pads 1# All these fadsIt’s shoulder pads On New Year’s dawnTo my surpriseAll the Macca lads stayed at home Picking antiques and clothesesCosy fleck with green bitsMain undercurrent, white spermatoze My powers against them, half uselessMy senses alive, half-partedWas embarrassed but stuck with themWalked, at shoulder, down the street, ridiculeThey couldn’t tell Lou…
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Dktr. Faustus
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Lyrics (Yeah … Yeah)Doctor Faustus, horseshoes splackingSwallows hay cart, cart horse, of the peasants blocking his path(Yeah)Doctor Faustus, power showing, spits out hay cart, cart horse, hay and box (Yeah)Outside the gates of the town of Anholt (Had your chances … you’ve had your chance)(You’ve had your chances … you’ve had your chance)(Yeah)Doctor Faustus, at…
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R.O.D.
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Lyrics Maybe you haven’t got everything that you want after allIt’s approachingSix hundred pounds gas and fleshRobes in tattersIt’s approachingLips and tongue abhorrentFlickering lexicon Or a stray dog pack leaderHide, hide, all good people hang out for a resultHide, dive, hide, reasonable people in silence do exult Realm of duskRealm of duskThe NorthernsLook at the…
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Mr. Pharmacist
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Lyrics The Other Half Mr. PharmacistCan you help me out todayIn your usual lovely wayOh Mr. Pharmacist, I insistCan you give me something that will persistMr. PharmacistDear Pharmacist, won’t you pleaseGive me some energyMr. PharmacistMr. PharmacistHey Mr. PharmacistI’ll recommend you to my friendAnd they’ll be happy in the endOh Mr Pharmacist, can you helpAnd send…
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I Am Damo Suzuki
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Lyrics Generous of lyric, Jehovah’s Witness Stands in Cologne Marketplatz Drums come inWhen the drums come in fastDrums to shock, into brass evilWhat have you got in that paper bag? Is it a dose of Vitamin C? Ain’t got no time for Western medicineI am Damo SuzukiI am Damo SuzukiThe park alight with acid rainGive…
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Paintwork
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Lyrics We go two, twice all the way round those thingsTwo high ones, two low ones, yeahRight manMan stopped us at the cornerHe had a bloody noseAnd then he opened his denim jacketIt was under his vest made out of tracing paperChest scars portrayed Aztec life in his horrible [ ] “… formation of Beryllium…
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My New House
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Lyrics My new house You should see my houseMy new houseYou should see my new houseNo rabbit hutch about itI bought it off the BaptistsI get their billsAnd I get miffedAt the damn polyester fillsThe interior is the prisoner unconsciousThe interior is the prisoner unconsciousMy new houseYou should see my new houseMy new houseKeep away…
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Gut of the Quantifier
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Lyrics I’m telling you now and I’m telling you thisLife can be a onward, downwardChip-chit chip-chit chip I’m not saying they’re really thickBut all the groups who’ve hit it bigMake the Kane Gang look like an Einstein chipChipN.Y.C. ChipA place to liveChipThis is the Thule groupThis is a cool groupI’m telling you now and I’m…
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L.A.
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Lyrics OdeonSkyUncannyBushes are in disagreement with the heatL.A.UncannyPersonThey have filled boulevards with white snow, scum-ballL.A.This is my happening and it freaks me outThis is my happening and it freaks me outThis is my happening and it freaks me out Commentary < Post in progress > Footnotes Sources / Links
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Spoilt Victorian Child
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Lyrics Past trees the fairies are flying Past trees with rose bushes inChild was spoilt VictoriaChild was spoilt VictoriaSpoilt Victorian childSpoilt Victorian childSpoilt Victorian childSugar and cakes appear mean, sitting at the tableTigers pop-up from booksSpoilt Victorian childSpoilt Victorian childSpoilt Victorian childLet’s take it ten years onYou’re looking back from thenUnder rough grey blanketsThread loose…
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What You Need
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Lyrics How can I? How can I? How can I?Get up, make a buckGet up, make a buckMy race was bred on hashMy race was bred on hashGet up, make a buckGet up, make a buckThe stolen darkPlease don’t(What you need) How can I?(What you need)How can I?(What you need)(What you need)Turn down a corner…
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Barmy
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Lyrics Out of England, I dream of its creameryWhen I’m there I dwell on SaxonyIn Turkey when I’ve been due to World War OneIstanbul is the place cos of my birthdayI am barmy, bleedin’ barmyI got everythingI got everything I want except for hungryI got everything I want except for moneyI’ve got the best rants…
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Bombast
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Lyrics All those who mind entitle themselvesAnd whose main entitle is themselvesShall feel the wrath of my bombast! BastardThere’s a clanging in my heartBastard!Clanging in my heartBastard! Eat death!Feel the wrath of my bombast!Bastard! Bastard! Eat death! Bombast! Bombast!Eat death! Bastard! Eat death!Those who dare mix real life with politicsAnd go on regardless of the…
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To Nkroachment: Yarbles
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Lyrics Full creditEvery day you have to die someEvery day you have to cry someFor the rumourAll the good times are past and gone Wipe the tears from your eyes someOn the landingThey foundFull creditIn the bathroom the presence was illuminousEvery day you have to die someEvery day you have to die someEvery day you…
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Mansion
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Lyrics < Instrumental > Commentary < Post in progress > “Mansion” is an instrumental version of the track “To Nkroachment: Yarbles”. “Mansion” wasn’t ever played live in the 1980s (except as an intro tape), but received a surprise debut at a gig at the Rockhouse, Salzburg, Austria, on 21 February 2002. Footnotes Sources / Links
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Disney’s Dream Debased
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Lyrics The day the dream went right back to baseThere was blood on the groundBlood on the sandBlood all aroundTracks of the ride of the white MatterhornThe day the dream debased and went home And the people did mill to those adrenaline railsAnd everything stoppedThe nurses climbed upOur faces paledAnd there was no doubt at…
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Craigness
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Lyrics Neighbour downstairs with one eyeCo-habs with a mass of blonde curlsOo-ar oo-arT’pau T’pau(Mind moving fast is mad)(Mind moving slow is sane)It’s grandpappy with Satan’s eyes Like a McEwan’s canHe sports the maroon flaresMind moving slow is saneMind moving fast is madMind left stopped is godWriter in bed insaneClutches pen in handThe scrawl he wroteMind…
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Stephen Song
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Lyrics [Note: Gavin Friday’s vocal contributions are in parentheses]It was a thing with a head like a spud ball It was a song, the song we were looking forI always have to state to myselfIt has nothing to do with meHe has nothing, he is not me(His vendetta parchment)Floating grey abundance against my palace of…
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Bug Day
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Lyrics First moth, we got ze answerGlycerine, all day, skinBug dayBug dayBug dayMidgesMidges hovered over the heatherThree moths shiveredGreen moths shiveredCockroaches mouldered in the groundTonguehorns belched fireBug dayBug daySo, fleeing at sea Terrors hit waterMinoa said “eek”Minoa said “eek”Sea reaffirms some thingsWe learned some thingsPeople behave very wrongCreate companyGreen is starboard, backLeft is port, there…
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Slang King
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Lyrics Whip wireWhip wireHawkman Slip down easySlip down easyDon’t make me a go-betweenThis is Mr and Mrs Smith to whom you are speakingSlang kingWords from a cheap manPart-paid type who got his style from a press treatiseTwo pound fiftyBottle of Brut and Nausea magazineIt is no longer a journey down the road for himIt is…
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Elves
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Lyrics When will the good Scotch return in all its scarred splendour?When will the price of Scotch come down?Here’s him in nearly eighty-fiveHanging around with pop scumIt’s not the business I despiseOn this train, extended rideIt’s the Scotch end of the market nowAnd steel glassesAnd bad music corpsesCannot hide the new rock scumSpitting on what’s…