Story Behind The Song
a bad relationship... at least i got a song out of it...
Song Description
The singer can't seem to shake bad habits, including teleivision watching, credit card overuse, chocolate indulgence, drinking.. and this one really bad relationship, that has of all the consequences of these other addictions.
Song Length |
3:42 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Alternative |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Pleasant, Poignant |
Subject |
Addiction, Bad Love |
Similar Artists |
Jim Croce, Jewel |
Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
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Lyrics
Television's been good to me
24-hour availability
I flip the channels and fill my head
All that talk and nothing is said
It reminds me of you
Credit cards are my best friends
If I only had a nickel for every dollar I spend
But the money's gone when the bills come in
Feels like a typical fair-weather friend
It reminds me of you
Chocolate is my best bet
I'll eat as much as I can get
Have to admit it hasn't failed me yet
For a moment of pleasure and days of regret
It reminds me of you
I like the things that taste too sweet
And shine too much and look too sleek
And seem too easy and move too fast
I always find the snake in the grass
But if I can't have what's good and true
I guess I'll take the substitute
I close my eyes I take the stuff
The problem is, there's never enough ...
Old faithful alcohol
Turncoatingest of them all
A few good times I can barely recall
But I remember the endless withdrawal
It reminds me of you
I'm gonna go cold turkey again
Take a vacation from you my friend
I'll be back ... I don't know when
Maybe when I've forgotten again
To remind me of you