Barbecue Bob and the Spareribs

Victim of Success

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Well people gather round me
and watch me self-destruct
It seemed like every time things get too
I put a bullet right through my foot
Now once upon a time I was on top of the world
Had my 15 minutes of fame
Now when I walk the street in my old hometown
I've got to hang my head in shame
Sometimes I sit and wonder
How I got in this terrible mess
Well I guess you know that's how it always goes
I'm just a victim of my own success
I know you're jealous of my big success

you might call me a loser
but I'm doing just what I like
When I fall down I get back up
Just like riding a bike
I know you got your problems
And I know you want to share
Why don't you take this quarter
And call somebody that cares
Sometimes I sit and wonder
How I got in this terrible mess
Well I guess you know that's how it always goes
I'm just a victim of my own success
I know you're jealous of my huge success

Submitted by

joelm On Apr 03, 2012

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2012-04-03 18:41:15

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