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Born To Bore
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Born To Bore
Every tale you try to tell becomes a never-ending one
Our ears are soon taken hostage though we're not lending one
When you try to make us laugh, there is nothing more tiresome
Joke writers are out there you should try to hire some
You were born to bore
Conversations with you are a tedious chore
You were born to bore
Humdrum right to the core
Oblivious to the fact that you are stating the obvious
Our eyes keep on slowly closing, can you not see us?
You're making wisecracks, that can not be considered wise
You're good for the people out there who must hate a surprise
You were born to bore
Like sitting through the whole game with a lopsided score
You were born to bore
Our yawns you must ignore
You keep on holding court, and for some reason acting snooty
And we're the suckers sitting there who could not get out of jury duty
You were born to bore
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The Problem With Being On Time
People say that punctuality
Should be called a malady
They say it's a nasty stunt to pull
And it's so unfashionable
Get ready for some real disparagement
Unless you master time mismanagement
The Problem With Being On Time
No one's there to appreciate it
They are insulted if you are there on the dot
Inside they'll question the kind of nerve that you have got
Everyone's rushing and yet they always are late
Do they enjoy the power in making other people wait?
Why do they use alarms and those alerts?
They still leave the house while tucking in their shirts
The Problem With Being On Time
No one's there to appreciate it
The Problem With Being On Time
People really hate it
Your internal clock will be the source of fun
They're gonna say you're cursed with an atomic one
The Problem With Being On Time
No one's there to appreciate it
The Problem With Being On Time
People really hate it
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Going The Wrong Way
03:09
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Going The Wrong Way
We both know we're lost
But too afraid to admit it
Do we fear the cost?
We've grown and now no longer fit
And we're going the wrong way, going the wrong way
Yes we're going the wrong way, It's not okay
We once had a destination
Now all that's left is desperation
We are so off course
But can see where we're heading
We can name the source
We're strung along without a string
And we're going the wrong way, going the wrong way
Yes we're going the wrong way, to our dismay
We're on this road, but need another
That we must take without each other
Cause we're going the wrong way, going the wrong way
Going the wrong way, we've gone astray
We're going the wrong way, going the wrong way
Going the wrong way, we're not here to stay
I did notice a few missed turns, but didn't cause a fuss
There are lessons that no one learns, especially the two of us
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The Girl Who's Heard It All Before
What do you say to the girl who's' heard it all before?
What do you say so she might let you through her door?
Should you try quoting
Some classic great lines?
No sugar coating
If she isn't too impressed you will see the signs
What do you say to the girl who's heard it all before?
What can you say so she won't find you a total bore?
Each form of praising
Is now a cliche
She's been called amazing
Way too many times before, lots have had their say
I want to make a lasting impression
Don't want to make it some big confession
I rack my brain but I cannot think of what
It's best to keep my big mouth shut
What do you say to the girl who's heard it all before?
She will just yawn when you try to quote from "either/or"
Should you be truthful
And speak from your heart
But that's rarely fruitful
It will likely spell "the end" before the "S" in "start"
I want to make a lasting impression
But writing prose is not my profession
I rack my brain but I cannot think of what
It's best to keep my big mouth shut
What do you say to the girl?
Maybe don't call her a girl?
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Easy To Replace
03:15
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Easy To Replace
The only thing that's definite is nothing is indefinite
Try your best, do your bit, you'll be done before you quit
If you dare glance around, someone's there in the wings
You get lost, they get found, never try to tie those strings
We're so easy to replace
We're so easy to replace
This you have to face
You might be leading now, but you'll be topped
You'd be a fool to think you will be missed
Each winning streak is one day stopped
It's time to call the next one on the list
We're so easy to replace
We're so easy to replace
Don't unpack that case
They won't regret that they got rid of you
And here you thought you were inseparable
They're smiling as they bid adieu
The damage done will be irreparable
We're so easy to replace
We're so easy to replace
You won't leave a trace
We're so easy to replace
We're so easy to replace
Handle it with grace
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A Little Trivia
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A Little Trivia
This new thing is not so new at all
I've been waiting around for you to fall
I would pass, but you would drop the ball
I meant to tell you, but didn't have the gall
A little trivia for you, A little trivia for you
A little trivia for you,
Here's a little trivia for you
These emotions started long ago
I've been keeping it mum just like a pro
You've been in me longer than you know
No more hiding, I know it's starting to show
I'm not one for sharing my true feelings
There's a constant fear they'll scare you off
My heart's had its wheelings and its dealings
But I could never ever swear you off
A little trivia for you, A little trivia for you
A iittle trivia for you
Here's a little trivia for you
After being worshipped from a distance
Things are even better from up close
Seems you did not notice my insistence
If your love is the drug, I'll overdose
A little trivia for you, A little trivia for you
A little trivia for you
Here's a little trivia for you
A little trivia for you
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A Sentimental Heart And A Skeptical Mind
Relationships I get into seem to leave me in a bind
Many do not understand, they think I'm being so unkind
"Cause I've a sentimental heart and a skeptical mind
A sentimental heart and a skeptical mind
I'll reread a Pushkin poem and erase what I once underlined
They could be the two worse things that could ever be combined
And that's a sentimental heart and a skeptical mind
A sentimental heart and a skeptical mind
Somebody might come along
And finally make me change my ways
I'll find out where I belong
And make my way out of this maze
I try to move ahead, but always rewind
To a sentimental heart and a skeptical mind
Everybody claims that love is so blind
Not with a sentimental heart and a skeptical mind
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Maybe May Be My Favorite Word
Maybe just may be my favorite word
Maybe just may be my favorite word
A YES said too quickly you can’t trust at all
It usually means the opposite
Those rising hopes are only bound to fall
Setting you up to take the hit
That’s why MAYBE just may be my favorite word
Watch my spirits soar each time it’s heard
Sure, it’s not the answer I want, but at least it’s not a “No”
Most times I am so unprepared when told that it’s a go
When you hear a “no” there is no room to negotiate
Counter offers aren’t allowed and there is no debate
So MAYBE just may be my favorite word
Keep my glasses off and vision blurred
Could be it’s wrong to see the brighter side
In keeping things a bit obscure
It can wreak havoc on your fragile pride
It isn’t meant to reassure
Some might say that it’s only false hope, but there are far worse things
Positively negative words as answers really stings
So MAYBE just may be my favorite word.
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That Husband Of Yours
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That Husband Of Yours
That husband of yours, that husband of yours
I see him and I wonder what's to love
His screaming is heard, gets right through my floors
He seems like one you must be nuts to love
That husband of yours, that husband of yours
I can't believe you put up with his crap
He's mastered the art of slamming all doors
And he still wears a backwards baseball cap
I wonder how he wooed you
How did he ever win your heart?
Now you're just one he's rude to
When did you start to play your part?
That husband of yours, that husband of yours
How many counselors have you been to?
How do you survive those verbal wars?
I'm not clairvoyant but don't think he's been true
How is he not your ex yet?
He's nothing like a Colin Firth
You still can't break the hex yet
One day you'll learn what you are worth
That husband of yours
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She Doesn't Now
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She Doesn't Now
She did once, but she doesn't now
Everyone's asking her why and how
Those who thought they knew her
Now will ask, "Are you her?"
Was it a phase she finally phased out
Her sudden change has only raised doubts
and fears
They do not like what she's becoming
The whole reaction is benumbing
But clear
She did once but she doesn't now
Her old friends wear a furrowed brow
Those who wished they knew her
Now won't try to woo her
Some say they much prefer the old her
She's learned to view all that is told her
As lies
She's turned into another person
Before it had a chance to worsen
That's wise
She did once, but she doesn't now
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