1. |
Spy-A-Hula
03:27
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2. |
Hawaii-Spy-O
02:26
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3. |
Richard
04:09
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You play the guitar - think you're too cool for school.
You wear the tattered jeans and break all the rules.
Boys in your band - you treat 'em like sh*t.
You know there's no reason to be acting like this.
You're the C.O.O. of an industrial plant.
You('ve) got no social life - you can't even dance.
(The) folks below you are a miserable lot.
(I'll) bet you're hoping that you'll never get caught.
CHORUS:
Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.
That's the way to live - you know that it's true.
Think about this, when you think you're so slick...
Your name may be Richard...
But don't be a Dick!
Don't be a Dick!
Don't be a Dick!
All your friends - they say you're aloof.
They call you, "One-way," and say you're a goof.
You never offer to pickup a tab.
When your friend needs a ride, you wouldn't call him a cab.
Using people is how you keep score.
You keep on wondering, "Well, uh, how many more?"
One of these days, you'll run out of friends,
Then you're gonna have to start all over, again.
CHORUS:
Ambulance chaser - you've got adverts on the TV.
You make my flesh crawl - you're nothing but sleazy.
Have you considered donating to a charity?
Let someone else benefit from your being greedy?
Top socialite - you sell shopping malls.
You're breaking men's hearts - you keep breaking their balls.
You should take time to smell the flowers.
You know you'll have to answer to a Higher Power.
CHORUS:
<END>
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4. |
Don't Call Us
03:30
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Well, good morning, sir - thank you for seeing me.
Let's make this quick, son - I've a lot more to see.
It's been about a year, since I'm out of work.
I feel so defeated - I feel (like) such a jerk.
There are dozens of jobs, for which I've applied,
And as many, "No thank you's," have been their reply
There's millions more out there in the same fix as me,
Trying to make sense of this insanity!
CHORUS:
The cut of your suit - the shine on your shoes.
Who do you know? Where did you go to school?
Let's wrap this up - I've a lot to do.
DON'T CALL US...
WE'LL CALL YOU!
WE'LL CALL YOU!
BRIDGE:
If you're presently working, you're welcome to apply.
If you're on the dole, well, then, don't even try!
There are too many out there, who have way too much.
Then there's the rest of us - we're plain out of luck.
It's all too depressing - my will's fading away...
It's a real job to get through each day.
The number of jobs is getting smaller by the minute.
When with each one - you wonder, "What's in it?"
(You) didn't finish college - what were you thinking?
Did you plan to spend your life just partying and drinking?
CHORUS:
The cut of your suit - the shine on your shoes.
Who do you know? Where did you go to school?
Let's wrap this up - I've a lot to do.
DON'T CALL US...
WE'LL CALL YOU!
WE'LL CALL YOU!
Are you white, (or) are you black? Are you red, (or) are you blue?
We're hiring someone, but it won't be you.
The economy's getting better - just watch the news.
Obama's your savior, but he won't save you.
Oh, it's you, again - weren't you here last week?
Is it stable employment you seek?
Just fill out these forms - it'll take just a second,
Then we'll send you an email REJECTION!
CHORUS:
The cut of your suit - the shine on your shoes.
Who do you know? Where did you go to school?
Let's wrap this up - I've got sh*t I've gotta do!
DON'T CALL US...
WE'LL CALL YOU! (Never gonna call - never gonna call)
WE'LL CALL YOU! (Never gonna call - never gonna call)
WE'LL CALL YOU! (Never gonna call - never gonna call)
WE'LL CALL YOU! (Never gonna call you)
<END>
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5. |
So Yellow
03:25
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6. |
Crazy Things
03:01
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You say, "Hello."
I say, "How are you?"
You say, "Glad to meet you."
I say, "You too."
You say, "Lovely weather."
I say, "It's true."
You say, [information].
I say, "I'll be seeing you."
CHROUS:
The crazy things, that people say.
What they're really saying is, "I want your help in some way."
The funny things that people do.
What they're really showing you is life from their point of view.
I say, "Let's go."
You say, "Where to?"
I say, "Where the action is."
You say, "Whoo-hoo!"
I say, "It's sold out."
You say, "Aw, what do we do?"
I say, "Let's get wasted."
You say, "That's nothing new."
CHROUS:
The crazy things, that people say.
What they're really saying is, "I want your help in some way."
The funny things that people do.
What they're really showing you is life from their point of view.
You say, "Good morning."
I say, "You too."
You say, "It's a nice day."
I say, "For who?"
You say, "How many?"
I say, "Too few."
You say, [information].
I say, "I'll be seeing you."
CHROUS:
The crazy things, that people say.
What they're really saying is, "I want your help in some way."
The funny things that people do.
What they're really showing you is life from their point of view.
Crazy things!
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7. |
Twin Peaks
04:07
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8. |
I Wanna Be A Dog
03:34
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(I) don't want to complicate it.
I'm living to be free.
So, grab that tennis ball, and come and play with me
(Be)cause don't you know I wanna be a dog?
I've got a studded collar.
I've buried all my bones.
I wanna chase a kitty, and make her hiss and moan.
But most of all I wanna be a dog.
CHORUS:
I wanna run along - a sandy beach!
I wanna catch a Frisbee - between my teeth!
I wanna scratch an itch that's - just outta reach
(Well, I) don't wanna be a man - I only really wanna be a dog!
Sometimes I get to feeling,
Like I don't have any luck.
But when I'm riding shotgun, inside a pickup truck,
Don't you know I wanna be a dog?
Now, if you hear me barking,
I just might want to fight.
And, baby, let me tell you, I ain't afraid to bite!
(Be)cause most of all, I wanna be a dog!
CHORUS:
I wanna run along - a sandy beach!
I wanna catch a Frisbee - between my teeth!
I wanna scratch an itch that's - just outta reach
(Well, I) don't wanna be a man - I only really wanna be a dog!
<END>
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9. |
Spinning Bottle
03:31
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Well, she's got some!
And he wants some.
But she won't give him the time of day - time of day.
No, she's not got much to say - not to him.
CHORUS:
'Round and 'round it goes,
But where it's stopping, nobody knows.
That spinning bottle goes,
But where it's stopping, nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows!
Well, he's got some!
And she wants some.
But he won't give her the time of day - time of day.
No, he's not got much to say - not to her.
CHORUS:
'Round and 'round it goes,
But where it's stopping, nobody knows.
That spinning bottle goes,
But where it's stopping, nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows!
Well, you've got some!
And I want some.
But you won't give me the time of day - time of day.
No, you've not got much to say - not to me.
CHORUS:
'Round and 'round it goes,
But where it's stopping, nobody knows.
That spinning bottle goes,
But where it's stopping, nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows!
<END>
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10. |
Mr. Man
04:42
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You take a piece of the pie.
You take a seat at the throne.
You take all of the pie.
You never throw us a bone.
You want us living in fear.
You never leave us alone.
(You're) spreading all of your lies,
Through amplified microphones.
You think you're so special.
You think you're so tight.
You think all your good fortune
Is some kind of birthright.
You think we're all losers.
You wish we were dead.
You're counting your money,
And going to bed.
CHORUS:
I'm alright - you're gonna see.
I've had tougher people coming after me.
You'd better worry, now, that I know your name.
I'm gonna put an end to your crooked little game.
You knew all the right people.
(You) paid all the right bills.
(You) greased all the right palms up on Capitol Hill.
You got all the right favors,
(Be)cause you had all the right dirt,
And all the right people knew it was them you could hurt.
You didn't have to be subtle.
You didn't have to be kind.
You knew there'd be no rebuttal,
In just a matter of time.
You knew you could waste 'em.
There'd be no reprieve,
And all the problems we're facing are because of what you believe.
CHORUS:
I'm alright - you're gonna see.
I've had tougher people coming after me.
You'd better worry, now, that I know your name.
I'm gonna put an end to your crooked little game.
<INSTRUMENTAL>
CHORUS:
I'm alright - you're gonna see.
I've had tougher people coming after me.
You'd better worry, now, that I know your name.
I'm gonna put an end to your crooked, little game.
You think it's over, now - you think that you've won.
You think you'll never have to pay for all the damage that you've done.
But I'm coming after you, I'm gonna track you down.
(You'd) better keep on running, Mr. Man, I aim to bring you down.
Yeah, we're alright - we know who to trust.
We've got lots of people looking after us.
You'd better worry, now, that we know your names.
We're gonna put an end to all your crooked, little games!
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11. |
The Latest
03:02
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You saw it on the TV
It really caught your eye
The best you'll ever see
You shouldn't wonder, "Why?!"
Accept no imitations
There's copycats out there
Don't take no substitutions
It's always, "Buyer beware!"
CHORUS:
It's the latest, the greatest, the best investment you can make!
(It's) the latest, the greatest!
But we know it's all fake.
Yeah, we know it's all fake.
Too many ambulance chasers
Get the money you deserve
They call it instant justice
I say it's quite absurd!
Our windows and siding
Beautify your home
(Your) friends'll be jealous
You'll never be the same!
CHORUS:
It's the latest, the greatest, the best investment you can make!
(It's) the latest, the greatest!
But we know it's all fake.
Yeah, we know it's all fake.
BRIDGE:
Call right now, and we'll double the offer!
Call right now, and we'll double the offer!!
Call right now, call right away!
Call right now, (be)cause we can't do this all day!!
<INSTRUMENTAL>
Ashamed of your skin condition?
Well, we've got just the pill.
If it don't kill ya, the side-effects will.
We've got your stiffy in a jiffy
Like it's got magic powers
You'd better call the doctor, if it lasts more than four hours!
CHORUS:
It's the latest, the greatest, the best investment you can make!
(It's) the latest, the greatest!
But we know it's all fake.
Yeah, we know it's all fake.
Sh*t beer hyped up by rappers
Another credit card
Don't leave your home without it - its sky-high APR!
Get instant hair removal
Or we can give you more
Your wife won't recognize you, but it's not sold in stores!
CHORUS:
It's the latest, the greatest, the best investment you can make!
(It's) the latest, the greatest!
But we know it's all fake.
Yeah, we know it's all fake.
Yeah, we know it's all fake.
Call right now!!
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12. |
Denizen
03:31
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I was a little bit surprised,
When I looked into those gleaming glistening eyes
I was not prepared to see... a girl who looked so fine to me
Sitting there all dressed in black, with a big tattoo upon her back
I started walking up her way - I couldn't think what to say.
Then, suddenly, her eyes looked up to mine,
And my vision began to blur.
I've never seen a girl looking so fine.
She motioned me to come to her.
And so I tried to play it cool - I felt like such a stupid tool
I asked for her name, and I gave her mine.
She said, "It (didn't) matter, but you'll do just fine."
Before I had any time to think, I started to order her a drink.
She drank it down with a wild look on her face,
And asked me if I wanted to go to her place...
<INSTRUMENTAL>
I felt a chill down to the depths of my soul
Things were happening way too fast
I must have been under her control
Her spell on me had been cast.
She asked me if I wanted to go and play
We went to her place across the way
She threw me down upon her bed
I looked into her eyes, and they were turning red.
I shook and I shuddered in disbelief,
When I looked up and noticed she had pointed teeth
Suddenly, I knew what this meant,
But I fell in a trance, and my will became bent.
I tried to put up some resistance.
It was my soul I was trying to save.
But I can't be doomed to this mortal existence,
And, so, I became her slave.
She said, "Now, you're a Denizen of the night,
Your mortal life has come to an end.
You will be taught to fear the light,
And darkness will be your friend!"
Blaaah!
<END>
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