Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
I got a gnome in the backyard
I put him right on the X mark
He's supposed to show me where the money is
Hey, won't you show me where the money is?
I got it all on the back of my hand
I want your answer so I won't forget
Then show me right where your heart is
Oh, right now tell me where your heart is
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy
Sure I had trouble from the onset
I tried to chase things I couldn't get
Show me a rerun on the W
Show me a rerun on the WB
So what's it like to be in it
And move away to the Midwest
I gotta message for your auntie
I gotta message for your auntie
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Can read me and has me
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy?s
Completely out of reach
And now I know I'm at the end of my wits
Don't gotta tell me where this is going
'Cause I know nothing ever falls apart
Yeah, I know nothing ever falls apart
Remind me once more where this is going
Before I fling it out into the ocean
It?s kind of level but it's wavy
It's looking more blue than it is green
It?s looking quiet as I jump in
So I can finally hear you scream
You got a gnome in the backyard
You put him right on the X mark
You're eating brains out the back of my head
Oh yeah, that's where the money is
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Can read me and has me
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy?s
Completely out of reach
I put him right on the X mark
He's supposed to show me where the money is
Hey, won't you show me where the money is?
I got it all on the back of my hand
I want your answer so I won't forget
Then show me right where your heart is
Oh, right now tell me where your heart is
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy
Sure I had trouble from the onset
I tried to chase things I couldn't get
Show me a rerun on the W
Show me a rerun on the WB
So what's it like to be in it
And move away to the Midwest
I gotta message for your auntie
I gotta message for your auntie
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Can read me and has me
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy?s
Completely out of reach
And now I know I'm at the end of my wits
Don't gotta tell me where this is going
'Cause I know nothing ever falls apart
Yeah, I know nothing ever falls apart
Remind me once more where this is going
Before I fling it out into the ocean
It?s kind of level but it's wavy
It's looking more blue than it is green
It?s looking quiet as I jump in
So I can finally hear you scream
You got a gnome in the backyard
You put him right on the X mark
You're eating brains out the back of my head
Oh yeah, that's where the money is
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
So dreamy, oh Mandy
So killing, oh Mandy
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy
Can read me and has me
Oh Mandy, oh Mandy?s
Completely out of reach
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
I thought it was "So kill me, Oh Mandy" and "I got a NOTE on the back of my hand, I WROTE your answer so I won't forget" But my hearing sucks anyway. Now i listen to it the lyrics that are up there do sound right.
I do love this song though. It's the first song I heard from The Spinto Band :)