That night Cutie called a cab, uh huh huh
(baby don't do it)
She left her East Side room so drab uh huh huh
(baby don't do it)
She went out on the town
Knowin' it would make her lover frown
(Death-cab for Cutie)
(Death-cab for Cutie)
Someone's gonna make you pay your fare

The cab was racin' through the night, mm mm mm
(baby don't do it)
His eyes in the mirror, keepin' Cutie in sight, uh huh huh
(baby don't do it)
When he saw Cutie, it gave him a thrill
Don't you know, baby curves can kill
(Death-cab for Cutie)
(Death-cab for Cutie)
Someone's gonna make you pay your fare
Cutie, don't you play with fate
Don't leave your lover alone
If you go out on this date
His heart will turn to stone

Bad girl, Cutie, what have you done, uh huh huh
(baby don't do it)
Slippin' slidin' down-a Highway 31, mm mm mm
(baby don't do it)
The traffic lights changed from green to red
They tried to stop but they both wound up dead
(Death-cab for Cutie)
(Death-cab for Cutie)
Someone's gonna make you pay your fare
Someone's gonna make you pay your fare
Someone's gonna make you pay your fare
Someone's gonna make you pay your fare


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    Yeah.

    My Dad commented on that when I was talking about DCFC (the band) although I've known of (and loved!) the Bonzos for a long time, because my Dad is a massive fan. Anyway, if anyone wants to know about them, there was a anniversary gig that the BBC made. You might find it floating about on the internet.

    But yes, I agree that they are a footnote, especially for novelty bands. Parodies aren't particularly inspired, most people could do a parody, the only difficult thing is having the charisma.

    And alsooo, this song is lovely. :D.

    God bless Vivian Stanshall (RIP), Neil Innes, Rodney "Rhino" Desborough Slater, Roger Ruskin Spear, "Legs" Larry Smith and the other various additional members of the group.

    PrincessLyron November 01, 2007   Link

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