I only had the first two verses, so wound up repeating them. A third verse was needed, explaining that, say, while the character desperately craved his freedom, and yearned to break free, he was unable to do so; because, he was presently shackled to the furnace. For instance. This would immediately create "dramatic tension," and ignite in the mind of the listener many important (and perhaps, unsolvable) questions, such as:
a) Who chained the singer to the furnace? and,
b) Isn't that a violation of the Building Code? and,
c) How much did I pay for this album, anyway?
Having said that, this was one of the more melodious and well-crafted things we did, helped out in no small part by my cousin's very pretty and understated guitar solo. In fact we hit it nearly perfectly (never mind the two false starts), so much so that I became excited and overloaded the mike at the end. That would explain that thumping sound you hear on fade-out -- me whacking myself in the forehead with the microphone when I realized my mistake. (There's a similar "effect" in the last song, "Fashion Patrol," but it's unclear what set me off that time.).
Never let it be said that I haven't suffered for my art.
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Cant afford to leave
Nor bear to stay
Can't buy no ticket out
I gotta walk awayWalk away, walk away
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[Verse]
You don't need a plastic card
With your name stamped on it
A wallet filled with cash
You just ain't got it, noWalk away, walk away
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[Instrumental]
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[Chorus]
Because first you break your heart
Then you break your nerve
Then you break your promise
And then it gets worse
And search as you might
There's only one cureWalk away, walk away
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[Instrumental]
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[Bridge]
Don't need it now
That face those habits
Your feet hit the floor
And head for the doorWalk away, walk away
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[Chorus]
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[ad. lib., out]
Walk away, yeah
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Fashion Patrol
Life's Embarrassing Moments
Cry Me A River
I Got A Girl
The Very Last Man On Earth
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Hangin' In The Park
Just So You Know
Caught By Computer
Me & J.B.
By The Lake
Dirty Little Secret
Fire In The Waxworks
Warning Shots
The Chase
Just Like A Woman