Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks

No One Is (As I Are Be)

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I can't contain the motion
Get it out of my mind
I can bend the rules with primitive tools and stutters
I feel right at home beside the wood shed
Give as good as I do get
And I heart the part when you play the concerned friend
When will it end?
Unfortunately none of us will get away spared
From the never-ending night life that we shared
I cannot even do one sit-up
Sit-ups are so bourgeoisie
I'm busy hanging out and spending your money
What does it mean?
I want to be there

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hedwigix On Aug 20, 2011

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2011-08-20 06:00:15

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by patinthehat

14y ago

I'm pretty sure this is just a mish-mash of fun sounding words and phrases, a lyrical style SM is known for. it is like the abstract art of the lyrical world. and I sure love the word play

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by doodleshmoo

12y ago

This dude is just dealing with his day.

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