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Ode to the Cynics

from Play it by Ear by Brass Knuckles

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Dedicated to the city of Windsor ON

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They, they say
There’s something wrong with this city
There’s nothing going on; this place is lame
But they’re attitudes are the fucking same
Ladies and Gentlemen: it’s time to address
The state of affairs in this lyrical mess
People like to talk, and love to point the finger
But no one wants to lend a hand
It’s easy to talk shit and say that things suck
But real people are trying to make change in this town
And when the people are crying, you raise the wrong finger
But of course, we’re not to blame
They, they say
There’s something wrong with this city
There’s nothing going on; this place is lame
But they’re attitudes are the fucking same
Ladies and Gentlemen: it’s time to reprise
Get your minds out of the gutter; eyes on the prize
This place is only as good as you can make it
But no one wants to lend a hand
Out of job and without any money
You’d think that the masses would stay together
Priorities elsewhere, let’s pack up and leave
But of course, we’re not to blame
They, they say
There’s something wrong with this city
There’s nothing going on; this place is lame
But they’re attitudes are the fucking same
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They, they say
There’s something wrong with this city
There’s nothing going on; this place is lame
But they’re attitudes are the fucking same
To all kids sneaking into shows
To everyone that doesn’t give a fuck
And to anyone shoplifting from local businesses
You’re stealing from yourself
Stealing from the people
You’re the ones to fucking blame

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from Play it by Ear, released April 28, 2010
Ode contains a quote from the BBC interview with Billy Childish

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