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Party of One
02:57
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Don't you know that there's another side
That can abide the tumbling tide?
Did you lose the woman you had to hide?
Look for her now
Did you think this was a race to be won
Just to become a party of one?
Don't you wish it wasn't over and done?
Wish like that now
Because you know I have a wish that should come true
If your only definition of free
Has got to be independence from me
If every jail keeper has got the key
Free yourself now
'Cause all we've got to do is free ourselves
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2. |
Why I Smoke
02:37
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Why do I smoke?
Because it's delicious!
Because I'm addicted!
And though it's ridiculous
It doesn't mean I hate myself
Why do I drink?
Because it's a party!
And I got it from mommy!
And if it's not obvious
It doesn't mean I hate myself
If you go walking upon your knees
Start to prepare some apologies
It might be sad but it's not a sin
To keep the boxes once you move in
(Move out)
Why did I think
I had achieved stasis
When that was flat baseless?
And though I must face it now
It doesn't mean I'll hate myself ha
(Now twist)
This is a tactical retreat
Only a tactical retreat
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I'm never gonna fall in love again
I'm never gonna fall in love again
It costs too much money
Dressing to impress
Some easily-swayed, honey-dripping
Tiger called success
I'm never gonna fall in love again
I'm never gonna fall in love again
I don't care what I'm missing
My kissing days are through
'Cause now I'm on a mission
To keep from kissing you
I'm gonna join the foreign legion
I'm gonna get out why I can
I'm gonna join the foreign legion
I'm never gonna fall in love again
No sir not me
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4. |
What You Get
03:27
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I know what you want baby try to cut pieces off me
If that's who you are then I'll show you who I'm gonna be
One thing is certain -- it's certain that nothin' can last
If you're needin' safety it's better to live in the past
And that's what you'll get
If you let the well run dry
That's what you'll get
That's what you get
People are needy and love is just Velcro and glue
It talks about freedom but just wants to bind me to you
Well I have a love but it's love of a different kind
And that's what you'll get
If you fall behind the curve
That's what you get
Mean it
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5. |
Fuck It
01:53
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I know that your eyes are as blue as the skies
But fuck it
And it's time to think about dishes in sink
But fuck it
Though dandelions carpet the ground
There's still enough pain to go 'round
And this is the day that I want to sit down
And say fuck it
I like to think I am compassionate guy
But fuck it
I know that it's wrong to write John Lennon song
And though it's a beautiful day
And everything will be okay
Sometimes the most rational thing you can say
Is fuck it
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6. |
Tenderness
02:34
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The hospital room
Is bigger than me
That's how it must be
To take the next step
You just need some tenderness
It's that simple
The red falling leaves
Will molder to dust
We do what we must
To minimize loss
Who will show us tenderness?
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7. |
All Things
02:59
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All things arise and pass away
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid
Open your eyes, embrace the day
Because it was made for you
Anger and fear will walk beside
Don't try to hide, don't try to hide
Simply choose love to be your guide
That's what will see you through
Now take a rock from your pocket
And drop it into the pond
The ripples go on and on
Long after you've gone
Long after you've gone
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8. |
Mary's Bones
03:01
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Oh well I don't need Mary's bones anymore
And I don't need to leave that rock against the door
Here lies my ticket all cut up beneath the plow
But it'll end up just the same
'Cause I sure ain't gonna stay here anyhow
I'm going to take her back inside that cedar stand
And tell her that she needs another man
And then I'll leave that sack beneath the needle floor
And go back the way I came
'Cause I sure ain't totin' Mary's bones no more
Goodbye
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Tom Maxwell
I was in the Squirrel Nut Zippers and wrote the hit song "Hell," along with some other good ones. Rhythm man; shouts like church.
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