Why do I bother trying to run for cover when it's clear in my mind you are not my brother?
Wanna be another, not just an also-runner, sick of spending my life on the teeter-totter
Just another nutter lying in the gutter looking up at the stars - I think I'll have another
Don't need a lot, I can't see the point, I'm sick of speaking my mind, not getting what I want
Wanna take my picture, you stupid bitch?
Why don't you try this for size, maybe it'll fit ya?
Not looking for trouble - I'm more hubble-bubble - but if you raise me again, I'll see you double
Listen sister - I ain't missed ya, but if you're making my mark I'll have it with a twist
I think I've got it covered, skeletons in my cupboard, things I've wanted to hide waiting to be discovered
Hit me harder, you tub of lard.
If you sell me a dream, I'll buy it by the yard
May take some bottle, may not be subtle
Put your foot on the brake, push down on the throttle
Wish I knew the answer, wasn't just a chancer
I've got two left feet, I'll never be a dancer
It's there for the taking. Stop belly-aching
I can tell when it's true, and when you're faking.
credits
from For Nothing,
released August 20, 2012
Words: Richard Ings
Music: Richard Ings, John Bocelli
Richard Ings: Vocals, acoustic guitars, triangle, maracas
John Bocelli: Lead guitar
Michael Chadwick: Bass guitar
Dan Warren: Drums
Engineered by Dan Warren, Adem Hilmi and Harry Copeland
Produced by Richard Ings and Adem Hilmi
Mixed by Adem Hilmi
Recorded at Dan Warren Studios, London E2
Overdubbing and mixing at Shambles Studios, London NW10
Mastered by Steve Kitch at Audiomaster
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