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A candle burning for everything I've ever wanted
A tattoo burned for everything I've ever wanted and lost
I had a long list of names that I kept in my back pocket,
but I've cut it down to one and your name's at the top
Won't you share a common disaster?
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
I found myself a friend,
but he's crooked as a stick in water
So now I'm writing fairy tales
to catch the spirit of revenge
He's got a plan to steal my little sister,
but I'm not too concerned
'cause I will get him in the end
Won't you share a common disaster?
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
Going to find me someone to share
A common disaster
Run away with me from a life so cramped and dull
Not worry too much about the happily-ever-after
Just keep the Caddy moving
'til we're well beyond that hill
Won't you share a common disaster?
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
A tattoo burned for everything I've ever wanted and lost
I had a long list of names that I kept in my back pocket,
but I've cut it down to one and your name's at the top
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
but he's crooked as a stick in water
So now I'm writing fairy tales
to catch the spirit of revenge
He's got a plan to steal my little sister,
but I'm not too concerned
'cause I will get him in the end
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
A common disaster
Run away with me from a life so cramped and dull
Not worry too much about the happily-ever-after
Just keep the Caddy moving
'til we're well beyond that hill
Share with me a common disaster
A common disaster
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This should have been the theme song for 'Thelma & Louise'.
Sly
This lyric scares me in that woman in this song sounds like she just snapped and is about to do something crazy.
And that's what I thought this song was about. "I'm going to hell, you are coming with me" kind of song.
Rolling Stone said Margo Timmins was one of the best voices of the eighties and I agree. I love the lyrics. And the melody will stick with you. :)
A very poetic comment on the fact that most relationships fail. For one reason or another, they all end up being "Common Disasters". Especially these days. That being said, we should all bear in mind that it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. So... "Won't you share a common disaster... share with me a common disaster?" Well, as long as it's Margo Timmins who's asking... SURE! You can count me in!