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Sell-by Date
02:18
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Have you got anything to say?
I've got something to tell
If you've got anything to lose
I've got nothing to prove
I'm gonna do it my way
I'm gonna make it that way
'Cause even charity has its sell-by date
Have you ever been ashamed?
Did anyone call you names?
Whose honour was it at stake?
And now who's the vain one?
If I pushed your buttons
I've accomplished my mission
'Cause even charity has its sell-by date
(Argh! Argh! Argh!..)
Have my words turned into your mirror?
So what's with that stupor?
No question asked
And none answered
I'm not giving in
'Cause even charity has its sell-by date
Don't even try to save face
By removing any trace
Of your very own disgrace
Give credit where it's due
Give it do, give it do
'Cause even charity has its sell-by date
Sell-by date
Sell-by date
SELL-BY DATE
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Camden Scene
02:43
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The Camden scene is so obscene
Full of wannabes in tight crotch jeans
Who all want to act like Steve McQueen
But instead they look like The Libertines
The Camden crowd is not a scene
It is fools’ gold, full of counteractive vitamins
Not for a cure, oh that’s for sure!
'Cause there’s no cure, there’s no cure
The Camden scene is not pristine
Believes in a God called Heroin
And its disciples Coke and Ketamine
It worships it and that is it
Those Camden arms are far from clean
Roll up their sleeves and you’ll see what I mean
Heads ache
Not for a cure, oh that’s for sure!
'Cause there’s no cure, there’s no cure
Nah, nah, nah ; Nah, nah, nah
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Dig Deeper
03:28
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You say you’re looking for a love that’s pure and simple
You say you’ve seen it all and all that bullshit’s over
I hope you’re true ‘cause if you are, you’ll find out it’s just round the corner
No trendy geezer with fancy gear, who’ll disappear sooner or later
It’s up to you if you want it to, it’ll come to you bright and clearer
Dreams can come true, I’m sure they do
Especially if you dig deeper
In your heart, right from the start
With guards falling apart from your mending heart
You say you’re looking for a love that’s pure and simple
You say you’ve seen it all and all that bullshit’s over
If you’re for real, I know it will soon reappear by your shoulder
No slimy teaser, out on a banter who’ll fuck you up one way or another
It’s down to you, dreams can come true
Only if you don’t dissever
Will your heart sound sharp and gold
With bells ringing, you’ll open that door
Surely you know there’re better ways to take over the world of males
It might take time and danger but eventually one will surrender
Pride is the key undoubtedly and for it it’ll take some temper
From a heart ready to jump start the biggest of sparks in your mending heart
Don’t let it fall apart your beautiful heart
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Shiner On
03:21
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Baby’s got a shiner on
Sunshine has long gone
Went to the hospital today
Pretending all was ok
I called her up to check on her
She asked me to try later
She says she’s doing just fine
But I know that’s just a lie
I know how it goes
I know ‘cause it shows
Baby puts her make-up on
Shiner is still on
She looks forward to a brand new day
The ‘high’ way is her play
She won’t be back until the dawn:
Time flies even on her own
A few notes down her pockets
For alcohol and cigarettes
I know how it goes
I know ‘cause I’ve been down this road before…
…And more, and more, and more...
Baby’s finally back home
Home alone but still, home
Jumps in the bath real fast
Her bedsheets will feel so nice
She falls asleep with the TV on:
Sunshine has long gone
She’ll wake up to a brand new day
Pretending all is OK
I know how it goes
I know ‘cause it shows
And I know how it goes
And I know ‘cause I’m here all alone, at home…
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Madame So London, UK
"This North London-based solo artist is intense. She’ll remind you of so many singers but is impossible to pin down." (The
Girls Are)
“Possibly one of the most exciting lyricists working in London at this time and a great performer with a proper Parisian edge and a twisted sense of humour.” (sic Simulated Pragmatism)
In her own words: “If I pushed your buttons, I’ve accomplished my mission.”
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