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When in doubt, ask the crowd
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I struck the key, prepared to launch
Beyond the colored glass
A pseudonym used in disguise
With a secret word to pass
It took a few tries to get through
The line of maniacs
Now I just have to wait
While they verify the facts
I finally had gained access
So what's the fuss about?
I thought I'd browse around
Then investigate throughout
Who's ahead in the rat race?
Who was killed in the crime?
What's cool, what's hot?
What's a waste of time?
We're informed and entwined
By checking out the sights
Designed to view in a flash
With glitz and neon lights
Play for real and catch the waves
Streaming in my ear
Watch every move in quick time
Get the spots out of here
I'd navigate, try to escape
Something like that
I looked out, bound to explore
To go to where it's at
Looking for an address
I didn't have to ask for directions
In search for what I was after
Led to linked connections
Who hit the last shot?
Take a chance, roll the dice
I couldn't decide where to apply
What to choose, and name a price
Had I been framed?
It was written in the code
If I don't get cooperation
I just might have to reload
What would excite?
Who is the latest attraction?
She said "Come inside if you
think you're up for some action"
In heels and lace or wrapped in chains
I must be on the right page
She wanted my number, then she asked
Are you "at least of the age..."?
It's not for me if it's not for free
I didn't want it that much
It doesn't cost a thing
To chat and keep in touch
Sleet or snow is not a concern
To have a thought expresed
Get attached, to who you reply
It's already self addressed
Knowledge gained, entertained
And mindlessly roam
I've had my share, now I'm where
I'd like to get back home
One by one, the windows closed
Turned around the sign
OKed to disconnect
And get off the line
"If you'd like to make a call
please hang up and try again.
If you need help, hang up
and then dial your operator."
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I struck the key, prepared to launch Beyond the colored glass A pseudonym used in disguise With a secret word to pass It took a few tries to get through The line of maniacs Now I just have to wait While they verify the facts
I finally had gained access So what's the fuss about? I thought I'd browse around Then investigate throughout Who's ahead in the rat race? Who was killed in the crime? What's cool, what's hot? What's a waste of time?
We're informed and entwined By checking out the sights Designed to view in a flash With glitz and neon lights Play for real and catch the waves Streaming in my ear Watch every move in quick time Get the spots out of here
I'd navigate, try to escape Something like that I looked out, bound to explore To go to where it's at Looking for an address I didn't have to ask for directions In search for what I was after Led to linked connections
Who hit the last shot? Take a chance, roll the dice I couldn't decide where to apply What to choose, and name a price Had I been framed? It was written in the code If I don't get cooperation I just might have to reload
What would excite? Who is the latest attraction? She said "Come inside if you think you're up for some action" In heels and lace or wrapped in chains I must be on the right page She wanted my number, then she asked Are you "at least of the age..."?
It's not for me if it's not for free I didn't want it that much It doesn't cost a thing To chat and keep in touch Sleet or snow is not a concern To have a thought expresed Get attached, to who you reply It's already self addressed
Knowledge gained, entertained And mindlessly roam I've had my share, now I'm where I'd like to get back home One by one, the windows closed Turned around the sign OKed to disconnect And get off the line
"If you'd like to make a call please hang up and try again. If you need help, hang up and then dial your operator."