Lyrics - feedback appreciated

[DarrenEdward]

Get the Measure

Appearance
can be deceptive
if you're not very bright
and not very perceptive
I am the fool
at least in your eyes
But who's fooling who?
And who'll get a surprise?

Surely you can see I can see it coming?
It's not hard to dodge something
you see from fifteen miles away

Get the measure
it's quite apparent you're so transparent
even that glass
sits and shakes its head at you
Get the measure
it's quite apparent you're so transparent
even perspex
playfully pulls a face at you

Appearance
can be confusing
if you're antenna's a tool
you're just not using
I am the fool
you've marked and carded
It's clear as a bell
you think that I'm retarded

Surely you know my nose has got the scent?
And that package bomb you sent
went to that wrong address I gave you

Get the measure
it's quite apparent you're so transparent
even that glass
sits and shakes its head at you
Get the measure
it's quite apparent you're so transparent
even perspex
playfully pulls a face at you

It's enough to make you wish
that you were blonde in mind
and ginger in body
That way no-one
would want to talk to you

It's enough to make you wish
that you were dumb and blind
and mute and deaf
That way nothing
would happen around you

Appearance
can be misleading
That smiling face
will leave you bleeding
I am the fool
you think that you know
But I know different so
come here meet my elbow

Surely you know it's no magic trick?
Since your illusion doesn't stick
and what's up your sleeve is no ace

Get the measure
it's quite apparent you're so transparent
even that glass
sits and shakes its head at you
Get the measure
it's quite apparent you're so transparent
even perspex
playfully pulls a face at you

It's only paranoia if it's not true
It's only paranoia if it's not true
It's only paranoia if it's not true
It's only paranoia if it's not true

Feedback appreciated - thanks x

 

[bogdana]

i like it enough. whats perspex? and what does get the measure mean exactly?

 

[DarrenEdward]

Perspex is the transparent plastic-stuff they use on the sideboards on ice hockey rinks sometimes as well as for plastic glass screens and things like that.

Get the measure basically is where someone is trying to plot and scheme against you and thinks they're being clever and pulling the wool over your eyes. But as you're bright and switched on you can see the danger from er...fifteen miles away. I may have stolen the fifteen miles reference off someone else.

You've sussed out the person is up to no good - ie you've 'got the measure' of them...

Thanks for the kind words...

 

[DarrenEdward]

No I'm Not In Denial - lyrics

Darren Edward – No I’m Not in Denial

You told me I was self-absorbed
So I sat up all night
And thought about it
I said “I think that I’m ignored”
You turned and asked me
“What did you just say?”

Life
Is an ongoing mishap
It’s a kick in the balls
Followed by a massive bitchslap
And no I’m not in denial
I’m just waiting for a gorgeous smile
To break the chain

You told me I was overstressed
So I sat up and
Slashed my wrists over it
I said “I feel like I’m repressed”
You turned and told me
“Shh – can’t you be quiet?”

Life
Is an ongoing mishap
It’s a kick in the balls
Followed by a massive bitchslap
And no I’m not in denial
I’m just waiting for a gorgeous smile
To break the chain

Life’s so much easier
When you don’t have feelings
Those things that leave you reeling
Lying on the floor and squealing

You told me I must be in lurv
So I went home and
Had a cry about it
I lied “I just don’t do that stuff”
You turned and laughed
“With that face I’m not surprised”

Life
Is an ongoing mishap
It’s a kick in the balls
Followed by a massive bitchslap
And no I’m not in denial
I’m just waiting for a gorgeous smile
To break the chain

To break the chain


Appreciate any feedback as always x

 

[Uncleskinny]

Re: No I'm Not In Denail - lyrics

Is this a colloquialism for iron-based masonry thingies?

Seriously though, not bad.

Peter

 

[DarrenEdward]

Re: No I'm Not In Denail - lyrics

Thanks for pointing out the typo - is it too late to edit this one?

 

[Uncleskinny]

Re: No I'm Not In Denail - lyrics

Thanks for pointing out the typo - is it too late to edit this one?

I'll do it for you.

Peter

 

[DarrenEdward]

Re: No I'm Not In Denail - lyrics

Thanks - must get loads of lyricists on here? That other guy's words were top drawer.

 

[DarrenEdward]

Poptarts Lyrics - feedback appreciated

Darren Edward – Poptarts

Poptarts of the world
Oh, how I love you boys and girls
Yeah how I really wish
That I could play your game
Poptarts of the world
Oh, how I love you boys and girls
Please don’t stop churning out
That shit that sounds the same

So is there a chance you could teach me to dance
The way you do?
I always wanted to be a robot
And now I’m in the groove, I wanna learn how to move
Just like you do?
I once knew how but I forgot

Poptarts of the world
Oh, how I love you boys and girls
You’re down with all the kids
It seems you’re all the rage
Poptarts of the world
Oh, how I love you boys and girls
The way your soulless lives
Fill up the gossip page

So here’s the thing, could you teach me to sing
The way you do?
I always wanted to be a machine
And if you have the time, could you show how to chime
Just like you do?
Or do you not know what I mean?

It’s not your fault
No you can’t help it can you?
It’s not your fault
Your bra size is higher than your IQ

Poptarts of the world
Oh, how I love you boys and girls
The way you make the most
Of no ability
Poptarts of the world
Oh, how I love you boys and girls
You must be laughing at
Public gullibility

I’m gonna get myself a sex change
Iron out my vocal range
Get myself a facelift
Give my image a seismic shift
I’ve always wanted to be famous
And I’m amazed I never caught on
That the quickest way to make it
Was staring me in the face

Yeah it was staring me in the face
Yeah it was staring me in the face

Apologies for the swear word - it was of artistic importance. Thanks

 

[DarrenEdward]

Rabbit in the Headlights lyrics - last one for now...

Darren Edward – Rabbit in the Headlights

Honey this bunny’s terrified
We both know what this means
Oh Deary me….
Honey this bunny’s petrified
It’s a term of endearment
Can’t you see?

No I cannot look you in the eyes
Because I’m busy with those bloody butterflies
Oh God help me

Honey this bunny palpitates
And just can’t be himself
When you’re around
Honey this bunny gets the shakes
And wants a hole to open
In the ground

No I cannot help but pull that face
When you glide across my personal space
This kitten’s drowned

Rabbit in the headlights
Life’s about to run me over again

Honey this bunny’s scared to death
You’re within eighteen yards so
Cheerio
Honey don’t you waste your breath
By telling me what I
Already know

Yes I’ve grasped the simple concept
That I’m the real reason Jesus wept
So close the show

Rabbit in the headlights
Life’s about to run me over again

See these people who emigrate?
No it isn’t that they hate
Crime or high taxation
Poverty of aspiration
No, that’s not their complication, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no

Nah,.all these people who run away
Every single one had a reason to stay
It’s just a member of the other sex
Came and rendered their mind annexed
What a train wreck oh what a mess
So you had to bolt, oh babe oh bless

Rabbit in the headlights
Life’s about to run me over again
Rabbit in the headlights
Hope to god this never happens again


Ah...limerence - the disease that strikes all of us...I can smile about it now but at the time it was terrible...

 

[Barking]

Any music for those interesting lyrics?

 

[DarrenEdward]

Yeah - I play them all live and have recorded 'band' versions of about an album's worth.

Thanks for coming back - I'd like to think it's like the work of a poor man's Mozzer?