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The Great American
03:17
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The "Great American Movie"
Was made by a Brit
But they are would-be Americans
Maybe if the Mayflower
Had fit into their schedule
The "Great American Novel"
Is way too long
And the writer couldn't even spell
And the editor for the book was Oliver Cromwell
The "Great American Album"
Was made by cats
Whose hair shagged and mopped
Emulating Liverpudlians
Who were straight but sashayed
Who will become the next Great American?
And what art will they make?
Isn't it ironic that we all speak English?
But in culture and geography, we're a million miles away?
THE GREAT AMERICAN DOESN'T EXIST!
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Peppermint Patty had a root beer float
And drank it to the last drop
You can't find her just like a TV remote
And the California stop
She's so mean and she's so clean
Peppermint Patty, what a crazy scene!
Tsundoku Tammi has too many books
And if you don't believe what I say
Hypochondriac's a small-time crook
At Kramers' almost every day
She's so smart with her shopping cart
Tsundoku Tammi, I want to steal your heart
Everybody's got to have some fun!
Everyone's got a vice now and I sure as hell got one!
Vaporwave Vicky likes lemonade
As ironic as they come
But she don't know she got a life to save
And it's Windows '91
She’s so brave with all her braids
Vaporwave Vicky's on the computer all day
Mötorhead Mary's at the record store
Today she just got paid
But leaving the store, she had an accident
Split her open like crème brulée
She’s so cute with her go-go boots
Mötorhead Mary's living it up like it's '82
Everybody's got to have some fun!
Everyone's got a vice now and I sure as hell got one!
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3. |
Baltimore Boogie
04:49
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When I played piano for M.C.C.
I was in the place I always wanted to be
In a big, big house in Baltimore
I played an F blues and "Stagger Lee"
M.C.C. was so impressed
She asked me so and made a guess:
"Do you love me?"
I said no but I should've said yes
I'm in love! I'm in love!
But it's not the first time that I'm in love
I'm in love!
But one thing that affirmed my soul
I believe love is in control
Yet she wouldn't love me
Even if my name was Nicole
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Ode to Javier Marías
05:49
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This isn't a Javier Marías novel
You don't have to overexplain or overanalyze
That's the quickest way for your brain to get fried
And make sure you drink more water and stop smoking cigarettes
The worst thing in the world
Is having a thought you don't want to think
Imagine all the possibilities
Like what if the Titanic didn't sink?
There are some things we should consider
And other things that are basically litter
If you have a thought that's intrusive
It's not evidence of anything conclusive
These thoughts simply aren't real
Because if you wanted to do it, it wouldn't be a big deal
You're not lying to yourself
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5. |
Everything Is Automated
02:28
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Everything is automated in a pleasure garden
Siddhartha's listening to the river
But one day that river will be gone
Sing along...
Everything is automated in a pleasure garden
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6. |
You're Just Projecting
02:50
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Do you work at a movie theater?
Because you're really good at projecting
You yell at me and say it's my fault
That I'm to blame
The years go by and it's always the same
But I have some psychological insight on your little game
I think it's because you see me as a threat
And you fear me because deep down you envy me
But I don't understand
I'm always there to help you out
I'm always there to hear you out
You say I'm vain and arrogant
But words like that don't just pop out of thin air
Unless there's something you haven't told us yet
Yeah, there's something you haven't told us yet
I wonder what it is that fills you with so much rage
I wonder what it is that makes you feel ashamed
But I don't despair and I do not cry
Even when I shouldn't I avert my eyes
To the drama you're just projecting
Yeah, you're just projecting
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7. |
In My Pocket
03:43
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I wish I knew French
So that way I could read those pocket books
The Folio books
Les livres du poche, too
If I could trade it all to speak fluent French
You know I would
The closest we have are those mass market paperbacks
But they don't last long nor are they sleek and compact
I was in Politics & Prose and was looking in the French section
The Folio books looked so beautiful
To read all those books in their original languages
Hell, I'd even try Proust or Monte Cristo if it meant reading books that cute
If only I could
I'd be so happy, so eternally happy
But it's a lot of work to read in another language
Hell, I can barely read Spanish and it takes a lot of effort
And I was raised speaking it
What makes me think I could tackle French?
For now, I'll just spend time in my reverie
Reading books that fit in my pocket perfectly
At least we have Penguin Classics
Those are simple and sleek
Have you ever bought a book because the cover looked chic?
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8. |
Showtime Blues
03:36
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Last night I'm so glad to say
That I danced with Jessica
When George told me she wanted to dance
I didn't think I had a chance
But Bill noticed from far away
A few girls called us "HPOA's"
Seori ordered us Fireballs
We danced like there was no tomorrow
Then I woke up in George's basement
With a scorching headache
I flipped through Macbeth to pass the time
George and Seori didn't wake up until nine
I only had three hours of sleep
Bill picked me up and told me he scored, too
Apparently with some guy named Lou
Everyone needs someone
In Washington, D.C.
If you're out on a Friday night
Showtime's the place to be
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Oh, Natalie
02:33
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People talkin' politics
But I don't really give a shit
Of all the talking heads
There's only one who's legit
Oh, Natalie
Can you save us please?
The country's going to hell
Unless it's under your spell
Cultural Marxism will never end
If the incels win, we will have state-appointed girlfriends
But if it's up to you
We can make it through!
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10. |
Pop Mata Poesía
06:20
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Julia (The Joy)
02:49
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Everyone was trying to find you (Julia)
Why do I do the things that I do? (Julia)
Julia, baby
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oh i'm so fucked up!
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Shadow J. Brown Silver Spring, Maryland
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