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Oh Wellness

by John Dunbar

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Born To Bore 03:17
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 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 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 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 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 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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released November 13, 2020

All voices and instruments- John Dunbar
All songs written by John Dunbar
Recorded and mixed at RueDeeTooDee, NY

Cover Artwork and Design- Valerie Simadis

Mastered by Len Monachello Soundtronics, NY

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