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It’s just a matter of time
(A matter of time)
I’m just waiting for a certain sign
It's just a matter of time
(A matter of time)
Before you leave him and I can make you mine
I’ve seen you look at him with disdain
Like all you are to him is some kind of game
It doesn’t matter, there were no vows made
Nothing to lose, correct your little mistake
It’s just a matter of time
(A matter of time)
I’m just waiting for a certain sign
It's just a matter of time
(A matter of time)
Before you leave him and I can make you mine
After all you’ve done, you deserve much more
Think of number one, is he worth a war?
Let it go, just come on over to the other side
I’ll put him out of your mind
It’s just a matter of time
(A matter of time)
I’m just waiting for a certain sign
It's just a matter of time
(A matter of time)
Before you leave him and I can make you mine
It’s never too late to change your mind
I hope it’s just a matter of time
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XIV
00:51
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At thirteen, things were going wrong
In the place where I belonged
Well, something was missing
The pop scene was doing it for me
But I just couldn't see through the dark until
Fourteen (xiv)
Fourteen (xiv)
It was you I found that day
Shone your light to guide my way at fourteen (xiv)
Fourteen (xiv)
What I was I didn't know
Now I understood the way to go
You are the only one that matters at all at fourteen (xiv)
Fourteen (xiv)
Still so much I need to know
But I'm never letting go again
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Wonder what I wanted it for
To avoid the mess of loneliness for sure
What I let myself in for
I don't know if it's worth the stress anymore
In the middle of the road, I pause
Pondering all that I've not done
And I feel there's something missing
I just can't quite put my finger on it
Reeling from what happened before
Now everything's being called into question
I only know I'm no good for you
'Cause you need something I can't give you
So how would you feel if I go?
Is it the only thing left to do?
If this'll never work now you know
I'm quite the opposite of you
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Who's That Boy?
00:51
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Best friends for the longest time
Nothing more
Yeah, it hurts me to see who you just saw
Don’t want you to ask me
Who’s that boy?
Wanna tell you he’s no one you’d wanna know
After everything in our past
Let it go
Don’t want you to ask me
Who’s that boy?
Don’t want you to ask me at all
What happened with us?
Do I twist?
Will I bust?
I don’t wanna go through it again
No no
Don’t want you to ask me
Who’s that boy?
Don’t want you to ask me
Who’s that boy?
No, don’t ever ask me
Oh no no
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Lipstick
00:53
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I saw lipstick there and I don't mean on your face
It seemed a little bit out of place
I have to wonder if there's something you're not telling me
Oh oh
I didn't see you out last night
So where did you go?
I'm not the most demanding type
But I think I want to know
Or do I?
You're not known for your makeup mishaps
So what's going on?
When I called, it seemed like you were not alone
And in the morning I saw lipstick there
And I don't mean on your face
It seemed a little bit out of place
I have to wonder if there's something you're not telling me
I saw lipstick there and I don't mean on your face
I need a Sherlock on the case
Just tell me now if there's somewhere else you'd really rather be
Instead of here with me
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When to Shut Up
00:55
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You don’t know when to shut up
You need to shut it down
You’re shooting your mouth all over this town
You'd better shut up
You’re spreading it around
I really didn’t want anyone to find out
Oh oh oh
Nobody needs to know the way we are
Just let ‘em think you’re only a friend
I never meant to let it go this far
All the chattering has just got to end
You don’t know when to shut up
You need to shut it down
You’re blabbing your mouth all over this town
You'd better shut up
You’re spreading it around
I wasn’t in a hurry for them to find out
Know when to shut up
I need it shut down
Soon it’s gonna be all over this town
All over the town
All over the town
If you don’t want to break up
You’d better shut yourself up
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Photographic
00:59
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I didn't mean to get out of control
I didn't mean a thing I might have told you, no
I find it hard to let the minutiae go
You say you didn't, but I know that you did though
I've got a photographic memory
I've got a photographic memory
There was a moment you said you were mine
We'd be together, yeah, forever 'til the end of time
But now you tell me that I'm making it up
You ought to know my head doesn't let go of this stuff
I've got a photographic memory
I've got a photographic memory
You say I don't know what I'm talking about
That it's something you'd never say
I know you did and now I'm breaking down
You can't promise to stay and then just walk away
I've got a photographic memory
I've got a photographic memory
I know exactly what you said to me
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There are so many different ways in which to measure your art
Does it shift a million units or cut through your heart?
Is it from a higher plain or average as can be?
On matters like this I must defer to the BBC
Top of the Pops, Top of the Pops
You haven't really made it 'til you've been on Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, Top of the Pops
You haven't really made it 'til you've been on Top of the Pops
I'm making records now, I should know
If they are any good, gotta go
I'll sing 'em in that hallowed studio
Oh, but they cancelled it long ago, so what now?
Top of the Pops, Top of the Pops
You haven't really made it 'til you've been on Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, Top of the Pops
You haven't really made it 'til you've been on Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, Top of the Pops
You haven't really made it 'til you've been on Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, Top of the Pops
You haven't really made it 'til you've been on Top of the Pops
You haven't really made it 'til you've been on Top of the Pops
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I got a bargain in the mail from a faraway land
It wasn't worth it, it's already broken in my hand
Yeah, a cheap technology breakdown
Another cheap technology breakdown
I tried to open up the section where the batteries go
And now it's all falling to pieces
Well, I should have known I'd have a cheap technology breakdown
Another cheap technology breakdown
Yeah, you'd think I'd learn my lesson, but I never do
Guided by the price and fake 5-star reviews
Don't offer any sympathy, this is the life I choose
It's why this song doesn't sound hi-fi to you
Yeah, a cheap technology breakdown
Another cheap technology breakdown
I got a cheap technology breakdown, no no no
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Estranged
00:58
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There you go again
Decided you don't want to be a friend
'Cause I don't ever know when to keep my feelings to myself
Oh oh oh
Here am I again
A total idiot until the end
I don't know what I've got 'til it's gone
It's something I can't help
Oh no no
We could be out there together in the sun now
Instead, I took all we had and then I burned it down
Why is it never enough to find the middle ground?
Oh no
Now you are gone again
I had my second chance
I don't know when I'm ever gonna learn not to listen only to myself
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I can't believe it
I'm so humbled
(Now I get just what I want)
Is this thing on?
I mustn't mumble
(All along I was the one)
Ensure the empire doesn't crumble
(Finally, they're really gone)
I never thought I'd see this moment
(To this I'm holding on)
Who'd have thought I'd ever stand here
(Take a picture to preserve)
Bathing in the warmth of your cheers
(It is me you're gonna serve)
Holding back the very real tears
(Yes, I've got a bloody nerve)
I'm feeling all these mixed emotions
(I'll kick you to the kerb)
Sad to see you go
(I won't be)
The greatest we have ever, ever known
(Yes, that's me)
The fuss you're making
Well, there's no mistaking how much you all adore me
(Well, so you should)
So hard to believe
(Not really)
You would put all of your trust and faith in me
(It's lunacy)
I'm just some guy
I think I'm really gonna cry
Out of everyone, you chose me
(It was meant to be)
Please, no more congratulations
(Unsuspecting minions)
Let's go get 'em
Back to your stations
(Now I want my billions)
Move along
I'm getting impatient now
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The Promotion (part two)
00:36
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Unlucky for Some
00:31
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Finished up a record of 12 songs
Is there time for just another one?
You tell me I should never take it to 13
Because you think it's unlucky for some
Unlucky for some...
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The Photocopies Michigan
Unapologetically old-school #indiepop in a mid-80s-to-early-90s vein, made without secret plans to fill stadiums (ugh). Think lo-fi #c86 #twee #postpunk #janglepop etc. Originally from London.
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