Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

The Pharmacist v. The Secret Stars (Version: To Decline)

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You're invited based on demise.
Divided by what you need and what you despise.
But take a minute to review your company.
Does it take courage to refuse their money?

Did you whisper "courage" when you kissed the enemy?
Did it take courage to accept their money?

You're invited to decline.
You're invited to decline.
Decline-ine-ine...

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caffeino On Mar 07, 2006

Me and Mia

Little Dawn

Counting Down The Hours

Timorous Me

The Ballad Of The Sin Eater

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by Blackbird_1565

18y ago

This song is a cover. The original is a Secret Stars song called, "Release Form," hence why this version is called "The Pharmacist v. The Secret Stars."

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