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Real, real, real, dream, dream, dream
Nothing in the universe is ever how it seems
Tell me what you heard and I'll tell you what it means
I think I read about it in a girly magazine
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
Valley high, mountain low
Ike and Tina Turner sure put a show
Ask me anything and I'll tell you what I know
I'm gonna go to Heaven, cause the Bible tells me so
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
Eenie, meenie, miney, moe
When you catch a tiger grab him by the toe
If you hear him holler you gotta let him go
And everybody understands that's just the way it goes
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
One, two, three, Do, Re, Me
A, B, C, it's easy, it's like counting up to three
It might be good for you, but it isn't good for me
Because it runs on paranoia and it reeks of vaseline
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
Dream, dream, dream, Real, real, real
Tell me how to lie,and I'll show you how to steal
Tell me what you know and I'll tell you how to feel
Tell me what you need so we can finalize the deal
And I know it sounds funny, but I don't want your money
Hidey hi, hidey ho.
Everywhere you are is everywhere you go
Tell me who you are and tell me what you know
But you don't have to bother because I don't wanna know
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
When it comes down to it, I don't want to do it
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Deed Be Done
01:57
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Name the deed and I'd have it soon be done
Would I know that it pleases you
Name the deed and I'd have it soon be done
Would I know that it pleases you
The sun would rise now in the west
Were it my own true love's request
And for a kiss upon the mouth
I'd have it setting in the south
There is no place I would not go
Were if only you to ask me to
Be it the north or southern pole
Were if only you to ask me to
I'd cross the burning, shifting sands
And walk on water on my hands
For I am equal to the task
Of anything that you might ask
So name the deed and I'd have it soon be done
Name the deed and I'd have it soon be done
Need only name the deed be done and the deed be done
Need only name the deed be done and the deed be done
Need only name the deed be done
Need only name the deed be done
And the deed be done
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Gasoline
03:41
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It flows through the air and it floats on the water
It darkens the sky as it fouls the water
And the path that it takes through the earth to the water
Makes the time that it takes to arrive even shorter
Gasoline
It runs it runs it runs on gasoline
It runs it runs it runs on gasoline
Children should be heard but never seen
It floats through the air and it floats on the water
It poisons the sky as it poisons the water
And it leads us along like a lamb to the slaughter
And I gave it to my son and he gave it to his daughter
Gasoline
It runs it runs it runs on gasoline
It runs it runs it runs on gasoline
Children should be heard but never seen
The faith in the things we believe in is tattered
And the hope that we had for our lives has been shattered
And the air that we breathe makes us mad as a hatter
And the why and the where and the when doesn't matter
Gasoline
It runs it runs it runs on gasoline
It runs it runs it runs on gasoline
Children should be heard but never seen
Gasoline
It floats through the air and it floats on the water
It floats through the air and it floats on the water
And it leads us along like a lamb to the slaughter
And I gave it to my son and he gave it to his daughter
Gasoline
It runs it runs it runs on gasoline
It runs it runs it runs on gasoline
Children should be heard but never seen
It runs and runs and runs on gasoline
It runs on smoke and fire and gasoline
It runs on smoke and fire and gasoline
Children should be heard but never seen
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Mr. Mustard Gas
02:59
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Hey Mr. Mustard Gas
Who doesn't know that the sun only shines in the day
Hey Mr. Mustard Gas
Who doesn't think that you're perfect in every way
That sounds like something you'd say to the girl in the looking glass
Everything's misunderstood by the girl in the looking glass
Hey Mr. Mustard Gas
Who doesn't go to the places you want them to be
Are you aware that the government knows all the shows that you watch on TV
And that sounds like something you'd say to the girl in the looking glass
'Cause everything's misunderstood by the girl in the looking glass
I could be happy if you would be happy
But you're never happy and that makes me sad
I could be happy if you would be happy
And we're never happy and that makes me mad and that's bad
Hey Mr. Mustard Gas
Who doesn't think all the thoughts that you want them to think
Build it all up just to tear it all down and we're teetering here on the brink
That sounds like something you'd say to the girl in the looking glass
We're mad as hatters and we're all just stuck in her looking glass
I could be happy if you would be happy
But you're never happy and that makes me sad
I could be happy if you would be happy
But we're never happy and that makes me mad and that's bad
It's so sad
It's too bad
You've been had
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Even Even Years
02:45
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Even even years are odd
That's why I don't believe in God
Spare the child from the rod
'Cause even even years are odd
It's even odder in my head
At least that's what the doctors said
When they were standing by my bed
When they were helping with my head
And in my head it's odder still
Sometimes I feel like Jack and Jill
When they were tumbling down that hill
When they were looking for a thrill
It's even odder in my head
There are some things that can't be said
At least that's what that lady said
To all the voices in my head
We're all crazy
We're all crazy
We're all lazy
We're all free
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Anytown
03:46
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This town
This town
This town is where I was born and
It's where I'll probably die
In this town I married
A girl I loved
I lately wonder why
A quiet little town
Where you'll be hanging 'round
I'll be hanging 'round
We'll be laughing like clowns
But really feeling down
I've been feeling down
I watch the change of seasons (This could be any town)
Slowly pass me by
I used to want to be someone
Or just maybe somewhere else
But I could never try
A sleepy little town
where you'll defend your ground
At the Lost and Found
It's just a one horse town
Where you can watch me drown
Come help push me down
This town was where I was born and
Now I'll have to die
Here in this stinking town
In this town I'm married to a girl I thought I loved, you know
I lately wonder why
Why why why why
This could be any town
This could be any town
This could be any town
This could be any town
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Secret Other Girl
03:53
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Six days a week
I am devoted to you
Six days a week
I like to spend them with you
And every Sunday
I've got a secret other girl
She's all I need
We have to keep it hidden
We're so discreet
Because it is forbidden
And every Sunday
I see my secret other girl
Secret other girl
Secret other girl
I can't believe
The lies I'm telling to you
You're so naive
No telling what I could do
And every Sunday
I see my secret other girl Secret other girl
Secret other girl
Secret other girl
Six days a week
I like to spend them with you
Six days a week
I am devoted to you
But then on Sunday
I've got a secret other girl
Secret other girl
Secret other girl
Secret other girl
Secret other girl
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Angel
03:52
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Nothing you could ever do would bring you one foot closer to the ground
You're an Angel
Nothing you could ever say could break my heart or make me feel down
You're an Angel
A-N-G-E-L
A-N-G-E-L
There's nothing that I would not try if I could keep you here beside my side
You're an Angel
When I look into your eyes, it fills my heart and soul with joy and pride
You're an Angel
A-N-G-E-L
A-N-G-E-L
Nothing you could ever say would bring you one foot closer to the ground
You're an Angel
Nothing you could ever do you could break my heart or make me feel down
You're an Angel
A-N-G-E-L
A-N-G-E-L
A-N-G-E-L
A-N-G-E...L
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Massage
03:18
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When I get a massage
I feel so good inside
And on my outside too
When I get a massage
I very often find
That it really helps to elevate my mood
My bones are relaxed
My muscles are soft
I'm as snug as a bug in a rug
And all I wanna do is throw my hands up in the air
And let the universe give me a hug
Ooh, ahh
Oh, how I need a massage
Ooh, ahh
Oh, how I need a massage
If I had a massage
It would help me relax
S grab a bottle of oil
And smear it all on my back
You can rub all the parts
That are stiff or are sore
And if you rub it just right
I'll let you touch it some more
Ooh, ahh
Oh, how I need a massage
Ooh, ahh
Oh, how I need a massage
You're the girl of my dreams
So rub me down with scented creams
I've got unusual desires
To know that both your hands feel sore and tired
Ooh, ahh
Oh, how I need a massage
Ooh, ahh
Oh, how I need a massage
Ooh, ahh
Oh, how I need a massage
Ooh, ahh
Oh, how I need a massage
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Evil Surf Thing
02:17
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There is Evil at the bottom of the Ocean
There is Evil at the bottom of the Ocean
There is Evil at the bottom of the Ocean
And it rises with a terrible commotion
And I don't wanna go surfing there
I don't wanna go sailing there
I don't want to go surfing there
Or sailing there
Or swimming there at all
Evil Surf Thing
Evil Surf Thing
Evil Surf Thing
Don't Go Surfing
Evil Surf Thing
Evil Surf Thing
Evil Surf Thing
Don't Go Surfing
Flying Saucers have been spotted over Tokyo
Flying Saucers have been spotted over Tokyo
Flying Saucers have been spotted over Tokyo
Flying Saucers have spotted over Tokyo
I don't wanna go surfing there
I don't wanna go sailing there
I don't wanna go surfing there
Or sailing there
Or swimming there at all
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Little Green Men
02:44
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I'm sorry that you don't believe me my friends
That the Saucer Men came to my door
I'd like you to meet them
They're really quite nice
And they'll be back at a quarter to four
Little Green Men are just little green men
And it's little green men they'll remain
Little Green Men are my little green friends
And it's little green friends they'll remain
If you're coming with us then gather your things
'Cause we might not be back for a while
It's off to the planets and then to the stars
And we'll really be moving in style
Little Green Men are just little green men
And it's little green men they'll remain
Little Green Men are my little green friends
And it's little green friends they'll remain
We'll visit the cities on Jupiter, Venus, and Mars
And then we'll rub elbows with intergalactical
Emperors, Princes, and Czars
If you're coming with us then gather your things
'Cause we really can't talk anymore
I looked at my watch and it's getting quite late
And we're leaving at quarter to four
'Cause they're coming at quarter to four
And we're leaving at quarter to four
And they're coming at quarter to four
So we're leaving at quarter to four
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Spokane
02:20
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Been looking out my window
To see which way the wind blows
They say the wind brings change but who knows
We need to try again in Spokane
Every day is filled with sorrow
Everything we own is borrowed
We'll be better off tomorrow
If only we can get to Spokane
And it's easy to explain
We'll be circling the drain
Unless we get ourselves to Spokane
Unless we get ourselves to Spokane
If we try to do things my way
We'd be headed down the highway
It's not working for us your way
We need to start again in Spokane
And I'm starting to believe
That we're never gonna leave
We could have had it all in Spokane
We could have had it all in Spokane
We could have had it all in Spokane
I've never even been to Spokane
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Jeff Zero and His Own Private Universe Fort Worth, Texas
Musically based out of the Ft. Worth, TX music scene, Jeff Zero writes catchy songs with great lyrics that he lovingly
crafts until they're perfect...just for you.
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Elvis Costello, Flaming Lips, Deathcab For Cutie, Ween, Modest Mouse, and Beck
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