Story Behind The Song
One night I was out in the back yard writing a song, you know, working on a clever phrase and this song came to life before my very eyes.
Song Description
A man realizes that clever words aren't going to help now.
Song Length |
2:53 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Unique - Comedy |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Marriage |
Similar Artists |
Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson |
Lyrics
SHOULD HAVE RUN AWAY
AKA: THE FRYING PAN SONG
Lyrics:
I was working on a clever phrase
Something smart, that I could say
Instead of making up lies and alibis
I should have been running away
Because she read me
Like an open book
she knew it all
with just one look
and in her hand was a frying pan
and you know that she doesn't cook
All those years of being a cop
I should have known
that bullshit walks
but here I am
A guilty man
Who's just been caught
Now I'm riding
in the ambulance
I'm wondering where
my common sense went
Common sense
ain't common
that's what my old man said
but I was working on a clever phrase
a starring role in my little play
instead of making up lies and alibis
I should have been running away
But I was only drinking with some friends
no harm no foul it was no great offense
What's that you say?
It's your birthday?
It's come around again?
I should have run run away
Next time, I'll let the truth be said
I'm reminded by this bump on my head
Now i gotta run, it's tow for one
down at The Fountain Head
But I'll be well rehearsed you'll see
The perfect tale
She'll just have to believe
What's that you say?
You think today
is my Anniversary?
I should have run run away.
©2011 jeff rauschl
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