This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
I will seize your heart!!
Before I knew it, I was saying "Goodmorning!" in front of my monitor.
After some time, I began to feel sleepy.
Despite being busy, I, like a spoiled child,
am being drawn in by your tempting words:
"You are really stupid."
"I'm seriously hooked on you."
When I couldn't make it on time, and didn't know what to do,
rather than coming up with a good solution, I immediately gave up.
Stupid stupid stupid!
What is it that has been motivating you so much?
I start flying towards an unknown world, with my hope.
Stupid stupid stupid!
Don't you still have a lot of things to take care of?
Crying, laughing, getting angry, let me handle all of them!
I'll dye them with my colors.
"A creative heart will never be disheartened."
That's what they say, but I've already collapsed.
"Hey, that won't do!"
I just need to get better, and look at me-
-I'm pumped up again, just like an hourglass!
I randomly made something, but something seems to be missing.
I tried to find some contents, but I was soon worn out.
Stupid stupid stupid!
It was really mean of you to neglect me when I had been waiting for you so eagerly.
If we try, we'll become happy. Well, for you at least...
Stupid stupid stupid!
Forget about all your obligations and duties.
I'll send out my singing, dancing, drawing, and words.
All for my sake, okay!
Stupid stupid stupid!
What is it that has been motivating you so much?
I start flying towards an unknown world, with my hope.
Stupid stupid stupid!
Don't you still have a lot of things to take care of?
Crying, laughing, getting angry, let me handle all of them!
Stupid stupid stupid!
It was really mean of you to neglect me when I had been waiting for you so eagerly.
If we try, we'll become happy. Well, for you at least...
Stupid stupid stupid!
Forget about all your obligations and duties.
I'll send out my singing, dancing, drawing, and words.
I'll dye them with your colors!
Before I knew it, I was saying "Goodmorning!" in front of my monitor.
After some time, I began to feel sleepy.
Despite being busy, I, like a spoiled child,
am being drawn in by your tempting words:
"You are really stupid."
"I'm seriously hooked on you."
When I couldn't make it on time, and didn't know what to do,
rather than coming up with a good solution, I immediately gave up.
Stupid stupid stupid!
What is it that has been motivating you so much?
I start flying towards an unknown world, with my hope.
Stupid stupid stupid!
Don't you still have a lot of things to take care of?
Crying, laughing, getting angry, let me handle all of them!
I'll dye them with my colors.
"A creative heart will never be disheartened."
That's what they say, but I've already collapsed.
"Hey, that won't do!"
I just need to get better, and look at me-
-I'm pumped up again, just like an hourglass!
I randomly made something, but something seems to be missing.
I tried to find some contents, but I was soon worn out.
Stupid stupid stupid!
It was really mean of you to neglect me when I had been waiting for you so eagerly.
If we try, we'll become happy. Well, for you at least...
Stupid stupid stupid!
Forget about all your obligations and duties.
I'll send out my singing, dancing, drawing, and words.
All for my sake, okay!
Stupid stupid stupid!
What is it that has been motivating you so much?
I start flying towards an unknown world, with my hope.
Stupid stupid stupid!
Don't you still have a lot of things to take care of?
Crying, laughing, getting angry, let me handle all of them!
Stupid stupid stupid!
It was really mean of you to neglect me when I had been waiting for you so eagerly.
If we try, we'll become happy. Well, for you at least...
Stupid stupid stupid!
Forget about all your obligations and duties.
I'll send out my singing, dancing, drawing, and words.
I'll dye them with your colors!
Lyrics submitted by Lichery
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