The Audience
A
Pessimist Is Never Disappointed
It's unfashionable, I guess
To knock success.
It's magnified and blessed,
Folk are so impressed.
This is uniformity.
Remember something, please,
As we travel up the tree
We show worse anatomy.
Yet we must be so charming when we're praised.
Like kids when we are trashed we come of age.
It's crazy
I think of you
I know that you're coming too.
Hey, sunshine
I'll never shake your pride; you're what I need,
You've been appointed.
This is the highlight of your miserable life.
A pessimist is never disappointed.
Does anyone believe, am I judged
Or I achieve?
You'll know what I mean by what I leave.
Yet I must be so humble when I'm praised.
Like I've reached the higher ground, I have come of age.
I'm crazy
I think of you
I know that you're coming too.
Repeat 1st chorus.
It's a karaoke climate and we all sing the same fucking songs.
Hey, sunshine
I'll never take your pride; you're what I need,
You've been annointed.
This is the highlight of your miserable life.
A pessimist is never disappointedTop
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Now
That You Are 18
You been so green,
You can’t know what I mean.
I’m keen to convene
Have you seen what I’ve seen?
Between the man and his machine,
A latrine and a libertine.
Now that you are 18.
Between the clean and gasoline,
The queen and a works cantine.
Now that you are 18.
You’re sheen is serene,
Your regime’s become routine.
I don’t mean to demean
But guilotine that magazine.
Between esteem and plasticine,
Harem and benedictine.
Now that you are 18.
Between caffeine and nicotine,
Polythene and pastures green.
Now that you are...
Everyday is a ray of sunshine.
When you open up your mind you’ll be a genius.
Every day will stay fine.
When you want to be heard,
When you’re willing to learn we’ll be waiting for you.
You are 18.
Now that you are 18.
Now that you are 18.
Now that you are 18.
Every day is a ray of sunshine.
Every day will stay fine
As long as there is nothing to do.
Every day is a ray of sunshine.
Every day will stay fineTop Of The
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Mr.
Doasyouwouldbedoneby
I have never been as handy
As the boy who raised himself.
If I had ever been as needy
I'd enjoy, lengthways, top shelf.
Against the odds he is constructive
While I move around in circles and celebrate.
Unscarred and unproductive,
More or less that's me as much as.
The last time that we ever really
Talked it through
I felt weak, a fool, awestruck...
But I'll never shine like that light
Or arrange my own rescue.
I love him
Though he drinks too much.
So you learn about the easy standard
When you wipe it from your window.
Have you ever shown enough dissent?
Have you controlled your ego...?
Make way for your misjudgement.
Fail, succeed, go there and back again.
I'm sure you feel fulfilment.
You're not that brilliant you shouldn't
Waste your time on your own,
Just talk it through a
And you'll feel strong, and hip, awestruck,
But you'll never shine like that light
Or arrange your own rescue.
I love him though he drinks like it's going out of fashion
(But it never will)Top Of The Page
I
Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)
I was unimportant when I travelled south.
They said "your home town's sunk
And when you're drunk
You've got a filthy mouth."
I was a schoolgirl when I was northward bound.
I carried your books
I gave your friends grim looks
And always put them down.
And that is why you'll see
No philosophy on my family tree.
I know enough, I know enough, I know enough.
I know enough, enough of that stuff.
I know it.
So I was out of touch when I travelled home,
They said "You don't care,
You're not aware
That you're now on your own."
I said "I need you
To keep me amused.
When somewhere else I amuse myself,
They haven't got a clue."
And that is why you'll see
No monogamy on my family tree.
I know enough, I know enough, I know enough.
I know enough, enough of that stuff.
I know it.
Greeves is malapproper given to bouts of the nausea.
Keep him under the spoiler
Or we'll be here all day.
Wolsey rock city this summer, triani rock city this summer.
Egham rock city this summer, if I get my way.
Day is done and there is nothing to do.
No philosophy on my family tree.
No monogamy on my family treeTop
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Keep
In Touch
I remember you said (when you were free)
"Shall I go to surburbia, or stay here and take it easy?"
But...
Back you came and suddenly aged,
A keeper of cages, a slave to your wages.
You'd say you'd got most out your education
But that's just not good enough.
You could say that it's me but
The trouble is
It's just like us.
It now seems quaint,
So much time has passed.
Now that we've grown up,
We've got to own up at last.
You were ambitious, you know what was there.
Now it's the cab fare and nowhere to take the aurprayer.
Like the sound of shouting outside my room,
That's just not cool enough.
I could say that it's you
The trouble is
It's just like us.
My body likes routine,
My brain can't take it,
And I never trust my luck.
You could say that it's me but
The trouble is it's just like us.
You could say that it's useless
But at least I stay in touchTop Of
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I
Got The Wherewithal
I got the wherewithal to be impolite
If I come looking for you.
Instead of being later in a mini for two
That car was never tested and neither were you.
I can't believe you keep in touch with computer brood.
Even if we're so unxious, what have you got to lose?
You were not arrested,
We were never that crude
Just interested
But you've forgotten who's who.
But something's got to give,
It's up to me to build the bridge.
While the season turns the screw
It's only heresay
But who the hell are you?
Time to hang up the boots
Take the usual route
Ditch the suit.
Slimelight... like they can do better than you.
Run with the usual crew
Massive, a big up, to who.
Five stars it's unsurpassable.
Four stars it's unbelievable.
Three stars it's undulating.
Two stars it's uninspiring.
One star it's unpallatableTop Of
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Harry
Don't Fetch The Water
It seemed I'd been under pressure
For most of my days - I'll never live like your crass survey.
You did your deals for your caste
But there's plenty more hidden there
Stewards of plus ça change.
Ask her what has changed, what has changed?
Harry don't fetch the water.
Winning friends, negotiation coming first and being grand
If the day you can't get it up
Means that you won't forget how far we've come
And what we've done
There's no community...
What free spirit can fail to play with idle hands?
Harry don't fetch the water.
Harry don't fetch the water.
Harry don't fetch the water.
Harry don't fetch the water.
In the winter or the summer.
In the winter or the summer.
No more.Top Of The Page
If
You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?
If you can't do it when you're young
When can you do it?
If you can't do it when you're young
When can you do it?
I don't need much of your time,
Just a little attention.
If you remember tv as your prime
The here's my good intention.
If you can't do it when you're young
When can you do it?
If you can't do it when you're young
When can you do it?
I don't need much of your funds
I get paid for my imagination.
In this dark, dull, dusty island
I get no stimulation.
If you can't do it when you're young
When can you do it?
If you can't do it when you're young
When can you do it?Top Of The Page
Running
Out Of Space
I never thought you'd ever let me down,
You're not the sort
But you've got the right to astound.
Staying on the straight and narrow,
Singing like Mia Farrow.
I never thought I'd ever punch you out,
Sundays are wrought with murder and doubt.
Keeping on the straight and narrow,
Singing like me.
It's high time for summer
And for honesty
When you're drunk you will sing "what a waste".
It's the right time of the year
For some novelty,
But I can't stop - I'm running out of space.
I never thought I'd ever let you down
Like going on holiday
It's tense if I don't know what yo do with my day.
Straight and narrow,
Singing like me.
It's high time for summer
And for honesty
When you're drunk you will sing "what a waste".
It's the right time of the year
For some novelty,
But I can't stop - I'm running out of space.
It's high time for summer
And for honesty
When you're drunk you will sing "what a waste".
It's the right time of the year
For some novelty,
But I can't stop - I'm running out of space.
No I can't stop
I'm running out of space.
Out of space.
Out of space.
Out of space.Top Of The Page
You
Get What You Deserve
I know I told you yesterday
I can't hold back the runaway,
He is on his way
Without any help from me.
You were cheap when all was spent;
I blame my school friends' affluence.
He pays his rent
Without any help from me.
And I know I can't run from you
And I think you know it too.
And I know I'll never be rid of you
And I think you know it too.
Being in front of everyone
Means that I don't get much done.
I know I told the rest of them
The timing's wrong for being friends,
Flaming costumes sign and send
A quality of sorts.
And I know I can't run from you
And I think you know it too.
And I know I'll never be free of you
And I think you know it too.
Being in front of everyone
Means that I don't get much done (and the war is won).
And I know I can't run from you
Now I've taken you to bed.
And I know I'll never be free of you
But you can read what I said.
Being in front of everyone
Means that I never have been done.
Wish you luck in your new career.
Wish you luck, I wish you everything.
Wish you luck in your new career.
Wish you luck, I wisk you everything.
You get what you deserveTop Of The
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The
More There Is To Do
Hello
Can I start by forcing a couple of issues?
From the start, I am smart enough to carry this through.
I'll explain why I don't recognise y
Your attempts at mapping the borders.
There are none; only your residues.
Basically you'll never carry it through.
Point out to me who to stimulate
I know what offends.
If I am supposed to educate
Who pays the dividends?
And I wanna know what happens in the end.
Do I abandon all my wit and my friends?
Do I pretend that you never knew the truth
The more there is to do?
Part two.
I think you'll begin to appreciate
When did you? and remember who started this debate.
You outdated sulphate incubates
And disintegrates all of your candidates
To annihilate all of your family of your mates.
And I wanna know what happens in the end.
Do I get lost in a myriad of trends?
Do I pretend that I never knew the truth
The more there is to do?
I must admit I saw it coming.
I must admit that it's too much for one day.
You must regret your total lack of sense.
Keep the charm offensive coming.
I'm in no rush,
Keep the charm offensive comingTop
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Shoebox
Song
You say I've nothing left to offer you now.
Seems like everything has changed,
Roll into the next world.
Find a shoebox of our own
To destroy when I'm alone.
For my judgement to be flawed
Won't be a first.
Should we scratch our eyes out in denial?
Should we tear our hearts out, force a smile?
Will I ever get from a to b so unrehearsed?
You say I've nothing left to offer you now.
Seems like everything has changed,
Roll into the next world.
Find a shoebox of our own
To destroy when I'm alone.
For my judgement to be flawed
Won't be a first.
Should we scratch our eyes out in denial?
Should we tear our hearts out, force a smile?
Will I ever get from a to b so unrehearsed?
I'm not coming home, I always find myself alone.
I'm not coming home, I always find myself aloneTop
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How's
That?
When you drink hard
You can always forget
2 up 2 down
Like when you fly the nest.
Let me think straight
About 14 years of prohibition
Then pour it out
Join the institution.
Less trouble.
Less expense.
More arguments.
More pretence.
On your own
When you're on your own.
How's that for a journey, all hills and lakes,
No shops for miles; unless you raise the stakes.
Master and mistress of this season
Listen to drum and bass
Raw fm's going down well.
Less trouble.
Less expense.
More arguments.
More pretence.
On your own
When you're on your own.Top Of The
Page
Mr.
Doasyouwouldbedoneby
I have never been as handy
As the boy who raised himself.
If I had ever been as needy
I'd enjoy, lengthways, top shelf.
Against the odds he is constructive
While I move around in circles and celebrate.
Unscarred and unproductive,
More or less that's me as much as.
The last time that we really
Talked it through
I felt weak, a fool, awestruck...
But I'll never shine like that light
Or arrange my own rescue.
I love him
Though he drinks too much.
So you learn about the easy standard
When you wipe it from your window.
Have you ever shown enough dissent?
Have you controlled your ego...?
Make way for your misjudgement.
Fail, succeed, go there and back again.
I'm sure you feel fulfilment.
You're not that brilliant you shouldn't
Waste your time on your own,
Just talk it through a
And you'll feel strong, and hip, awestruck,
But you'll never shine like that light
Or arrange your own rescue.
I love him though he drinks like it's going out of fashion
(But it never will)Top Of The Page
I
Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)
I was unimportant when I travelled south.
They said "your home town's sunk
And when you're drunk
You've got a filthy mouth."
I was a schoolgirl when I was northward bound.
I carried your books
I gave your friends grim looks
And always put them down.
And that is why you'll see
No philosophy on my family tree.
I know enough, I know enough, I know enough.
I know enough, enough of that stuff.
I know it.
So I was out of touch when I travelled home,
They said "You don't care,
You're not aware
That you're now on your own."
I said "I need you
To keep me amused.
When somewhere else I amuse myself,
They haven't got a clue."
And that is why you'll see
No monogamy on my family tree.
I know enough, I know enough, I know enough.
I know enough, enough of that stuff.
I know it.
If I'm in a hurry
The world goes down all around me.
When I take it easy
I feel be here all day.
When I'm in a hurry
And you won't entertain me.
How much does it cost to be free
And do I get my way?
But there is nothing to do
So I give it back to you.
The day is done and there is nothing to do.
No philosophy on my family tree.
No monogamy on my family tree.
I don't get enough, I don't get enough,
I don't get enough, I don't get enough.
But I know enough, I know enough, I know enough,
I know enough, enough of that stuff.
I know itTop Of The Page
A
Pessimist Is Never Disappointed
It's unfashionable,
I guess
To knock success.
It's magnified and blessed,
Folk are so impressed.
This is uniformity.
Remember something, please,
As we travel up the tree
We show worse anatomy.
Yet we must be so charming when we're praised.
Like kids when we are trashed we come of age.
It's crazy
I think of you
I know that you're coming too.
Hey, sunshine
I'll never shake your pride; you're what I need,
You've been appointed.
This is the highlight of your miserable life.
A pessimist is never disappointed.
Does anyone believe, am I judged
Or I achieve?
You'll know what I mean by what I leave.
Yet I must be so humble when I'm praised.
Like I've reached the higher ground, I have come of age.
It's crazy
I think of you
I know that you're coming too.
Hey, sunshine
I'll never shake your pride; you're what I need,
You've been appointed.
This is the highlight of your miserable life.
A pessimist is never disappointed.
It's a karaoke climate and we all sing the same fucking song.
Hey, sunshine
I'll never shake your pride; you're what I need,
You've been annointed.
This is the highlight of your miserable life.
A pessimist is never disappointed.
Yeah, a pessimist is never disappointedTop
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You
Get What You Deserve
I know I told you yesterday
I can't hold back the runaway,
He is on his way
Without any help from me.
You were cheap when all was spent;
I blame my school friends' affluence.
He pays his rent
Without any help from me.
And I know I can't run from you
And I think you know it too.
And I know I'll never be free of you
And I think you know it too.
Being in front of everyone
Means that I don't get much done.
I know I told the rest of them
The timing's wrong for being friends,
Flaming costumes sign and send
A quality of sorts.
And I know I can't run from you
Now I've taken you to bed.
And I know I'll never be free of you
But you can read what I've said.
Being in front of everyone
Means that I never have been done.
Wish you luck in your new career.
Wish you luck, I wish you everything.
Wish you luck in your new career.
Wish you luck, I wisk you everything.
You'll get what you deserveTop Of
The Page
Keep
In Touch
remember you said (when you were free)
"Shall I go to surburbia, or stay here and take it easy?"
Back you came and suddenly aged,
A keeper of cages, a slave to your wages.
You'd say you'd got most of your education
But that's just not good enough.
I could say that it's you but
The trouble is
It's just like us.
It now seems quaint,
So much time has passed.
Now that we've grown up,
We've got to own up at last.
You were ambitious, you knew what was there.
Now it's the cab fare and nowhere to take the aurprayer.
Like the sound of shouting outside my room,
That is just not cool enough.
I could say that it's you
But the trouble is
It's just like us.
My body likes routine,
My brain can't take it,
And I never trust my luck.
You could say that it's me but
The trouble is it's just like us.
Yeah, you could say that it's useless
But at least I'll keep in touch.Top
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I
Can See Clearly
I can see clearly
That you don't want me.
Let's do everything
But there's no point in doing anything at all...
At all...
I've spent a thousand years
Just trying to say 'hello',
But you put me down, down,
Tell me there's nothing I know.
Yes, you're very clever,
But I really think that you should
Fuck off.
When I'm lying,
Just aching in my bed,
You even spoil my dreams
And make me wish I'd never ever,
Ever been born.
You've only got 60 summers
Left to live.
So why do you always take when
There's so much you can give?
I know what I want to do.
I know what I'm going to do.
I'm going to dig for dirt,
Dig for dirt in your goldmine...
Goldmine...
Goldmine...Top Of The Page
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