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The King Of Bedside Manor Lyrics
Words and Music by Steven Page & Ed Robertson
You know he's not the kind of man who likes to see the
world around him
Crumble to a ball around his feet
So he's always ready, he's always set, he's always well
prepared
He's the most peculiar man you'll ever meet
Chorus
You know he's not the king of bedside manor
He's not the Tom Jones who lives next door
He's not the king of bedside manor
He hardly even lives there any more
He says excuse me i hope you don't mind that i followed
you into this shop
But i couldn't help noticing that riding crop
Sticking out of your haversack
Well, I wouldn't mind riding you bareback
He's subtle on the dance floor and he's suave around the
bar
He's a quick draw with a lighter, he's a pseudo movie star
You know he was quite a singer quite An actor quite some
time ago
He had quite a famous program, late night bedtime TV
show
Chorus
Well, he opens up the curtains at the crack of dawn
Just to see the lovely ladies who have come and gone
From the house next door to his house on the lane
He consoles himself that he's got his health and he knows
he can't complain
Chorus
He's not the king of bedside manor
He's not the king of bedside manor
Hardly even lives there any more
Stix!
Domo arigato Mr. Roboto
He's not the king, he's not the king, he's not the king
Of bedside manor
Andy Creeggan: Congas, shaker, tambourine, vocals
Jim Creeggan: Double Bass, shaker, vocals
Steven Page: Guitar, shaker, vocals,"cartoon noises
Ed Robertson: Guitars, shaker, vocals
Tyler Stewart: Drums, shaker, vocals
with
Michael Phillip-Wojewoda: shaker
You know he's not the kind of man who likes to see the
world around him
Crumble to a ball around his feet
So he's always ready, he's always set, he's always well
prepared
He's the most peculiar man you'll ever meet
You know he's not the king of bedside manor
He's not the Tom Jones who lives next door
He's not the king of bedside manor
He hardly even lives there any more
you into this shop
But i couldn't help noticing that riding crop
Sticking out of your haversack
Well, I wouldn't mind riding you bareback
bar
He's a quick draw with a lighter, he's a pseudo movie star
You know he was quite a singer quite An actor quite some
time ago
He had quite a famous program, late night bedtime TV
show
Just to see the lovely ladies who have come and gone
From the house next door to his house on the lane
He consoles himself that he's got his health and he knows
he can't complain
He's not the king of bedside manor
Hardly even lives there any more
Domo arigato Mr. Roboto
Of bedside manor
Jim Creeggan: Double Bass, shaker, vocals
Steven Page: Guitar, shaker, vocals,"cartoon noises
Ed Robertson: Guitars, shaker, vocals
Tyler Stewart: Drums, shaker, vocals
with
Michael Phillip-Wojewoda: shaker
Song Info
Submitted by
ojms On Apr 01, 2001
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This is my F A V O R I T E barenaked ladies song. The music is fun, the lyrics are hilarious, and it's so much fun to sing with in the car. :) I just want to say it's great! All the lyrics are my favorite!
i wonder who they're singing about...
I'm not saying it's actually about him, but this song makes me think of george hamilton. he seems like the kind of guy who would act like that.
type in 'bedside manor bathroom sessions' to youtube if u get the chance - it's amazing
Obviously about a man who was once a ladies man, but is no longer one at all. However, he still acts like one, making a fool of himself.
"But I couldn't help but notice that riding crop Sticking out of your haversack, Um, I wouldn't mind riding you bareback."
This line is hilarious. It's like a filthier Costello lyric. Gordon was full of Costello-esque lyrics. Too bad BNL turned into MOR pop shit.