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The Ballad of Feargal
02:32
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Go to the bookies
Today I'll be lucky
That's what my horoscope said
I want to support Leeds
Nothing much this year
Look sure at least I'm not dead
Spend money on horses
The winnings of scratch cards
Money I don't understand
I want to go home now
So I can see Belinda
She'll remind me of what's good
Stand clear luggage doors operating
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2. |
Making County
03:03
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High hopes are all I'm really after
I hate cold tea
Can't cope my life is a disaster
My love, the jokes on me
Why mope? All you need is laughter
Jokes calm needs
The fur coat and no knickers chapter
Has hit it's closing scene
Fate holds a dear home for me
I'm gonna make the county team
I had a lot more when I knew a bit a less
The ego age has caused me some stress
When life gives you lemons you make
lemonade love
Life gave me onions what were they in aid of?
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3. |
Feelings
03:36
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Step inside, Leave the light of day behind
If only for a moment Let my troubles lay loose
Here, I fancy those odds
The playboys of the boulevards
And even harder men
Putting money on horses like 'Throwaway'
This rough spots hot-bet, it seems
Can't deny a feeling, the stars are in my favour, pleading
Need to make a bet, let some luck come my way
Then Christy Stokes
(This bloke I knew from school)
Said, "you would be a fool
to shed your cash so quick,
hold out for this horse of mine instead."
"She's Making County and
She's a diamond in the rough
Trust me, just caught wind of the word
my guy knows a guy"
Stressed as the aforementioned beasts compete,
neck and neck & as my hand drifts to my pocket
I notice they're lined pretty thin.
Ooh It's kinda weird
To see an old friend here
When years ago we parted ways!
Hmm. The good old days
But the stars are in my favour today
And my money's on the winning horse
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4. |
Dervish Girl
04:43
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Our hero dreams of meaning in life,
But he is not asleep any more folks, no,
He is on his feet and moving forward,
Forward towards a curious shop on the corner
Searching for a token of his will,
Some beacon of guidance,
Still, something else finds him,
Something he never knew before,
As he opens the door to the shop called Dervish...
Love, love, lovely love.
"I don't know your name,
But I would like to.
This place here is pretty strange,
I’d love to take you out some day."
How about tomorrow? (We could go on a date)
How about tonight? (You pick the place)
Or anytime after work
What does this crystal do?
I’d like some incense too
Oh baby you're so baby
You do it like you do
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5. |
Weather Report
04:49
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The news at six is
Hardly a fulfilling prophecy
And I wonder what tricks of the gab
they’ll pull this time on me
It’s a good stab in the side
And there’s a good bit of weather
These days
What’s new on the box?
It’s been an underwear and socks
Kind of day,
And I don’t mind but this reporter
Had the lip to say
“Dear viewer,
Stay tuned for the moment, make your bed,
Bleeding hearts bled
But we all come to a crossroads in time,
Each must find a Dervish,
& be a service to your fellow man,
Each must find their own truth because
Money talks but money walks too”
“But One final thing you should know,” he said,
“Remember the 26 is typically late;
The state should improve their public transport services
and that’s all I have to say about that”
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6. |
The Clock Strikes 12
05:02
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I’ve got myself a new baby
And I’m about to see my favorite band
I won some money on a good horse
And I’ve got that money in my hand
I love the Studs and I think the Studs are gonna love me
I’m about to see them in Phelan’s it’s my birthday treat
And as the clock strikes twelve Feargal will enter hell
He’s gonna have to much fun ossified with nowhere to run
“We are the Studs, you’se are the crowd
You better be good and not to loud!
We’ve got the look, best band around
Ignoring us is not allowed!”
Feargal’s having the craic, oh wait what’s that?
His love life is under attack!
“Dervish girl oh dervish girl you make me nervous girl oh
Dervish girl you derserve us girl“
Feargal is in the jacks having a panic attack
but he’s decided he’s gonna strike back
“Who are you? Get off the stage you better watch out or
you’ll face the rage! A cheeky nudge will send you left of
center, send you flying! You cheeky #!*@?!”
Now I’ve fallen through the floor will anyone love me
anymore yeah I’ve fallen on my face my life returns to disgrace
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7. |
Belinda
03:24
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The cat looked sorry, Staring from the bed
She made a go for the window,
And took a walk to clear the head.
I guess today I'm dressed in doleful skin,
And my thinning hair's gone grey
And I'm right back to where I started from
Oh Belinda! Won't you stay?
I'm sorry I'm a downer,
I'm really just clowning around
But there's a grand stretch in the evening
And I'm paid up with all of my bills.
And tonight I'd plan to socialise,
but the thrill is gone.
I have no idea to where I am going,
Let alone, where it was I'm from
I'm down and out, looking south for the
slightest chance of sun
And now I'm just a loner, waiting for a bus.
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8. |
Emmerdale
02:25
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Yeah watching the box it ticks and it talks
And I just can’t decide
Hormones control the feats of your soul
When a hand plants on your side
Why just have one a son of a gun?
Who lives by monotony
What would that be?
You’ll just have me
And what would that be?
But humble circumstance
A man that can’t dance
And yeah why not have more?
Foot to the floor fulfil the greatest need
Why just have one?
a son of a gun who lives by an older creed
You can go and have fun with the guy who
can who can drum and I’ll remain your friend
Right to the end
I’ve got cheap rent time is well spent
I love my single bed
At least I’m not dead
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9. |
The End
04:23
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Folks I’m going to die
Guess I’m just that sort of guy
no chance of a sequel
I’m here drowning in a sea of people
Mother of god
It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a match
I used to be just like them supporting my team
Now I’m a modern man
And I’ve made some modern plans
No God has a grip on me
Each community needs a hero
But I don’t play much football
And I am a simple man not much of a talker
But I’d rather perish than be part of the parish
Swimming against the street
On it’s way to the good time field
There’s the drummer of The Studs
Stood ther with Dervish girl
I guess they derserve each other
Love’s not a bad distraction
Holy God heres comes the bus
I’ve got take some action
They’re about to be creamed by the 26
And I could never let that happen
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Making County Maynooth, Ireland
Making County are two lovely lads who sing original ballads about fictional friends framed by lush harmonies and lovelorn progressions in a celebration of their favorite musical styles and expressions that they call 'Pastiche'
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