I've got ideas that can save the planet
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I'll scrutinize what we take for granted,
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With follow through it all should pan out,
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but sadly everyone is too proud.
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Don't need a gimmick or compensation
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I'll show it all through a demonstration of
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unapologetic, sincere demeanor so you'll
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recognize I'm for real here.
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I'm not reinventing, don't call to my attention
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that what I'm putting in isn't breaking all new ground.
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At least I know it's true - I couldn't lie to you.
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Take my word - it's not true gold, but
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I can promise it's as real as real gets I will not be sold.
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Lay me down in graves of debt.
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I'll stick around as long as I can breathe I'm broke but not done yet.
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I'm in a hole with four friendly pigeons.
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We'll fly away from the public opinions -
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"it's been overdone," "what he said, she said"
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We'll carry our own banner and just say screw them.
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I don't know why I've spent time convincing,
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because I know it's not heart I'm missing.
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The Souls have taught me how to love the music,
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sadly to a generation that's confusing.
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So leave me to my 'phones, they'll never let me down I know.
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I'll stay awake for days and hear my favorite singers say....
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Take my word - it's not true gold, but
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I can promise it's as real as real gets I will not be sold.
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Lay me down in graves of debt.
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I'll stick around as long as I can breathe I'm broke but not done yet.
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Do you know what this does to me?
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It's disheartening and it drives me crazy.
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So I'll say....
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Take my word - it's not true gold, but
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I can promise it's as real as real gets I will not be sold.
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Lay me down in graves of debt.
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I'll stick around as long as I can breathe I'm broke but not done yet.
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Modest Manifesto
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Houston Calls |