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Saturday Morning
03:03
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2. |
Grown-Ups
02:32
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Time for me to own up
I’m searching for the grown ups
Think they must have flown up
To the sky
Or are they hiding somewhere on the moon
I hope they come back down to earth real soon
Cos I can’t fly
Under my umbrella,
I’m a happy fella
Now that I’m a grown up
Don’t know why
But I would never swap places with you
I’m happy to simply admire the view
As you walk by
I try to live for the now and never say love doesn’t last
So then why do I talk about how the future’s a thing of the past
If you’re serving wishes
Up on empty dishes
I’ll take just the one please
That’s enough
Because I know what I want isn’t here
It’s further away than a thousand years
Oh, I could cry sometimes
These days I spend all my time
Finding my way through the mist
Please say that you’ll stay by my side
Because when you’re gone you’ll be missed
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3. |
Cool It Down
02:10
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Someone put the pressure on
And then they took the pleasure from
The simple things in life are now complicated
Think thin, lose win
Wrap it up and wind it in
I highly recommend you stop here…
Compare the things he’s done with the things he said
And it’ll make you curl up and stay in bed
Because your big head’s hot and your face is red
You better cool it down
You better cool it down
You burnt your tongue on some beans on toast
And then forgot to tell her she means the most
Your words are eloquent but before you post
You better cool it down
You better cool it down
When the world becomes a liar
It winds you up and sets your head on fire
Burst a cloud and let it rain on you
Or take a pill that’ll make you chill
It’s all you require
Compare the way things are to the way they were
You see that she blames him and then he blames her
Your sense of victory’s somewhat premature
You better cool it down
You better cool it down
Someone put the kettle on
And why’s that heavy metal on
I know it’s an obsession and I’m fixated
Lose hair, grow beard
Why do people act so weird?
I highly recommend you stop here!
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4. |
He Misses You
02:57
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Opens his eyes while the morning decides to play games with his heart and his head
He’s reminded all the time there’s something missing
Restless and cold, never thought he’d get old and alone on his side of the bed
Makes his way downstairs but no one’s there to kiss him
And he misses you, yeah he misses you, oh he misses you every day
Right from the start when she captured his heart and it didn’t take more than a glance
Everyone could see they’d always be together
She was his life, so much more than a wife and they both loved to sing and to dance
Then the music died cos nothing lasts forever
And he misses you, yeah he misses you, oh he misses you …
Every night, every day, every step of the way
Through the streets and on the sand
To the final goodbye and with tears in his eyes
He let go of her hand
And he misses you, yeah he misses you, oh he misses you every day
Yeah, he misses you every day
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5. |
Jimmy Joined A Gym
02:49
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Intro: La la la la etc
Jimmy’s got a new routine
Low carb and high protein
He’s working on his chest
And his personal best
Is better than it’s ever been
Better than it’s ever been
He’s looking good and feeling great
Taken off that extra weight
Obviously healthy
And proves it with a selfie
To show you he can’t wait
To show you he can’t wait
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a GYM
Jimmy’s looking trim he’s looking
Trim he’s looking trim and that’s cos
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a GYM
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a GYM
Jimmy’s cutting down on treats
Like doughnuts, cakes and sweets
But he makes it clear
That he still drinks beer
You can tell that by his tweets
You can tell that by his tweets
All the women check him out
There are plenty of them hanging about
When they look at the size
Of his pecks and thighs
Of one thing there is no doubt
Of one thing there is no doubt
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a GYM
Jimmy’s looking trim he’s looking
Trim he’s looking trim and that’s cos
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a GYM
Jimmy joined a Jimmy joined a GYM
He’s gotta let his followers know
The pictures on his Instagram show
Shoulders broad and T-shirts tight
He’s a got a huge Whatsappetite
Lalalala etc
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6. |
Not Inclined To Do
03:03
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Looks Like I’ve got nothing but I just don’t care
Looked around only to find that there was no one there
If you were me perhaps you’d lose yourself in too much drinking
Could it be that I have had my fill of overthinking
I could worry but it hurts too much
I should hurry but it’s something that I’m not inclined to do
Watch the rain at night, at least I have a place to hide
Others have far less than me and I’ve still got my pride
I take comfort in the knowledge that things could be worse
Count my blessings even though it feels like I’ve been cursed
I don’t cry myself to sleep at night
Don’t know why but it’s just something that I’m not inclined to
do
I could choose a very different path but I think I’l stay on this
one
Walking the line, gonna be fine, keep a level mind
Avoiding all the things I’m not inclined to do
I’m not inclined to do
Tasted bad luck it comes in many different flavours
Now I’ve got to get back up and do myself a favour
When a hundred miles begin with just a single step
Maybe one day I’ll give up but it ain’t happened yet
I could do the things you want me to
But to compromise is something that I’m not inclined to do
I’m not inclined to do
I could choose a very different path but I think I’l stay on this
one
Walking the line, gonna be fine, keep a level mind
Avoiding all the things I’m not inclined to do
I’m not inclined to do
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7. |
Too Tired To Do Stuff
02:49
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I can’t believe how fast the daytime came round
I didn’t even know the when, why or how
Looked in the mirror and then what did I see?
A thousand and one things to do but no energy
Because I’m too tired to do stuff
Got no time on my side
Oh yeah I’m too tired to do anything other than cry
I don’t like early mornings and I’m lazy at night
I spend all day just yawning and I never feel right
There’s no way I’ll get to you so come over here
And if you think you’ve got it bad, well hold my beer
Because I’m too tired to do stuff
Got no time on my side
Oh yeah I’m too tired to do anything other than cry
I’ve got a list here as long as my arm
I’ve got a head full of good ideas
I drink black coffee
Cos it helps to keep me wired
But my enthusiasm always seems
To slowly disappear
I’m just too time and time and time and time
And time again I’m just too tired
I’ve got a list here as long as my arm
I’ve got a head full of good ideas
I drink black coffee
Cos it helps to keep me wired
But my enthusiasm always seems
To slowly disappear
I’m just too time and time and time and time
And time again I’m just too tired
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8. |
That Sinking Feeling
03:06
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Nobody told me I would be
Less than a treasured memory
Now that I can’t be bothered with all their platitudes
Nobody said the day would come
When you and I would sense that somehow
We had been othered by their bad attitude
Do you get a sinking feeling in your heart?
I can’t help but feel that time pulls us apart
Over and over I hear the lies
Over and over I spend the night in
And keep all the light in
Warm and inviting and safe from all harm
Do you get a sinking feeling in your heart?
I can’t help but feel that time pulls us apart
Over and over I hear the lies
Over and over I spend the night in
And keep all the light in
Warm and inviting and safe from all harm
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9. |
Start All Over Again
03:01
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When I look back at myself in younger days
I feel so bad about the things I didn’t say
Too many times when I should have made a stand
So many lines disappeared into the sand
In the end I got my freedom and I finally found my voice
I grew up a lot and got myself a shot in the arm
And at last I found I could help myself
Start all over again
Start all over again
Back when the fools laughed at me right in my face
Played by the rules and they kept me in my place
I was so young and I didn’t have the heart
To speak my mind so I didn’t even start
But a light went on inside me and I was left without a choice
Didn’t make a fuss, I just got on the bus and jumped off
At the very next stop and I made myself
Start all over again
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10. |
Watch Me Fly
02:45
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I could spend my time downhearted
What’s the point in making my whole life a misery
I’ll get nowhere
No use complaining that it just ain’t fair
Gave it up before I started
Is my default position, no-one there to help me
Or to break my fall
To think like that is just no good at all
Please watch me fly
Don’t say goodbye
Don’t be too kind
It won’t change my mind
Don’t want to hear the things I told you
I’m moving on and you can bet your life I’ll celebrate it
When I’m there
And whee that place is, baby I don’t care
Please watch me fly
Don’t say goodbye
Don’t be too kind
It won’t change my mind
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11. |
Saturday Afternoon
03:00
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Monday brought me down to earth without a sound
And now I wish that I was somewhere else
Tuesday made me cry and that’s a fact
You know I don’t lie it’s not an act
Wednesday brought more trouble to my peaceful heart
And now I wish that I was someone else
Thursday tried and failed to be a friend
Friday brought the whole thing to an end
Saturday, Saturday, feel free to hide me
I’ll sit in that chair till my eyes go square
I’ll be ok, I love this day
I love my Saturday
Watching as the world flies by with confidence
While I can hardly stand to hold the rail
Everyone except for me is so damn cool
Take a chance, surely I can’t fail
Saturday, Saturday it’s good to know you
Never expect very much of me
It’s best that way, I wish you’d stay
Saturday, Saturday, feel free to hide me
I’ll sit in that chair till my eyes go square
I’ll be ok, I love this day
I love my Saturday
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12. |
Gravesend
03:37
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Groovy Uncle Chatham, UK
Groovy Uncle is the brainchild of Medway songwriter Glenn Prangnell. GU began releasing records in 2010 and have released something every year since. In 2013 Glenn set up his own Trouserphonic Records label.Guest vocalists include Suzi Chunk, Miss Modus and Jane Wrangham. Glenn also collaborated with Mare Rozzelle on the 'New York Letters' album. The 13th album is out on 25th November 2023. ... more
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