There’s something foul with my oral opening
I can not seem to control it, I object to everything
You know, I’m talking all the time, but I’ve got bupkiss to say
The ka-ka my vocal cords produce even outdid my ass today

Shut up!
Shut up!
Shut up!

Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to

Pseudo-provocative, I haven’t got a clue
What I’m referring to, I just argue ’til I turn blue
The sound of my own voice gives me an intellectual high
I get off on my own arrogance I’m so cynical I could cry

Shut up!
Shut up!
Shut up!

Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to

My mouth’s in good shape
My lips are itching
Spare me some duct tape

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah
Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah

Shut up!
Shut up!
Shut up!

Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to
Speak when spoken to




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    Backing vocals and guitar solo by the amazing Bumblefoot, ladies and gentlemen!

    Eliminationon October 06, 2006   Link
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    The humour in this song makes me laugh. Haha. Amazing guitar solo too.

    failureofrealityon May 09, 2007   Link
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    Fuck yeah, Bumblefoot.

    I love Freak Kitchen and Bumblefoot. This song is like.....too good for words.

    Mr. No Nameon June 18, 2007   Link

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