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(PB091​)​The Solicitors: Made To Measure (w/ free bonus digital single "Quicksand")

by Popboomerang

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Pretty Penny 02:58
Living life in poverty or living it in misery I don't know which one is worse You doll yourself up pretty when you go and hit the city streets But that don't stop the world from tugging on your purse strings I know that you want to make a pretty penny But you're bending over backwards like you already spent it I know that you can't resist And when you're off the clock you don't window shop? I'm not buying it A strangers just a friend you haven't met yet, or slept with You made your bed with a pocketful of bread so don't lie in it If money were no object would you stop behaving like an object? Pretty Penny You're a greedy guts, you see it then you bake your cake and eat it But can't you just please keep it in your pants for one night, dear? You put food on the table, yeah you're bringing home the bacon But it's cut from a pig that's been rolling in the shit It's a dirty job, another day another dollar With a filthy gob, 'cos they pay more if you swallow I know that you can't resist And when you're off the clock you don't window shop? I'm not buying it but I always end up footing the bill. A strangers just a friend you haven't met yet, or slept with You made your bed with a pocketful of bread so don't lie in it If money were no object would you stop behaving like an object? Pretty Penny A strangers just a friend you haven't met yet, or slept with You made your bed with a pocketful of bread so don't lie in it 'Cos it defeats the object when you love being treated like an object Pretty Penny
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Sometimes I can’t decide between the beauty and the beast Or your Jekyll and Hyde lickety-split personality Though every day I hate your guts It never goes away I love your love I've been left in an empty bed Wondering where the heck you're going to sleep tonight 'Cos jealousy has got hold of me You and him is all I see when I turn off the light Sometimes I can’t decide between the beauty and the beast Or your Jekyll and Hyde lickety-split personality Though ever y day I hate your guts It never goes away I love your love I'm on tenderhooks, I've been down on my luck So I couldn't give a fuck where you slept last night 'Cos we won't be friends when the honeymoon ends And I'm sick of pretending that we're really alright Sometimes I can’t decide between the beauty and the beast Or your Jekyll and Hyde lickety-split personality Though it's so clear you're just a slut Muggins over here Still loves your love I love your love but I only trust you as far as I could throw you
3.
DDT 03:26
That boy he never was nobody’s fool Always running with the too damn cool for school But one day the egg fell off the spoon You must be so proud 'Cos he died living out his dreams Blowing himself into smithereens Purring like the cat that got the cream Well what about me? I'm afraid you're barking up the wrong tree You get what you deserve for running with scissors You don't know which way to turn in a hall of mirrors. They say a man is judged by the risks he takes But he who dares wins isn't always the case He looked like a gentleman-at-arms A marching contradiction in terms He played with fire and he got burned Well what did you expect? He was making more than most Always shooting off and quick to boast But he knew one wrong move And he's toast What about me? I'm sorry to say that I've just got no sympathy You get what you deserve for running with scissors You don't know which way to turn in a hall of mirrors. They say a man is judged by the risks he takes But he who dares wins isn't always the case Is it? Not all the tea in China, not all the guns in America Nothings gonna bring him back You get what you deserve for running with scissors You know that you'll get burned for playing with fire-arms
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I’s time to come clean If I could read your mind Or what’s in-between I'm afraid what i'd find But give me a clue, tell me who's screwing who I'm scared of the truth but i'm prepared for the proof There's not much I can’t handle I know how it goes down Past your knees then your ankles 'neath your evening gown Then you button your blouse and return to the house suspicions aroused, but you play it down Well thanks a bunch but Enough is enough You could call it a hunch I'm calling your bluff I'm out the door, you won’t see me for dust Its an issue of trust, so miss you I must. You kick up a stink, you really think I was born yesterday And yet you protest, but never confess How you've been led astray And if we're honest I got what I wanted And it’s back to the drawing board Now I've never wanted you more. I wasn't sure But I had my suspicions Maybe I was premature With my premonitions I could smell a rat, you laid the trap I turned a blind eye then there was no turning back It’s not the deceit It’s the little white lies Like a bitch on heat With puppy dog eyes You say I was misled, that it’s all in my head I'm not losing sleep, let’s put it to bed So sorry to run And call you a liar But when all’s said and done There’s no smoke without fire So ill hedge my bets, I’ll settle for less I'm lonely at best but i'm alone nonetheless From the get-go my heart was broke You didn't stand a chance If out of the blue I changed my tune You made a song and dance And I just waltz off you tell me stop If I leave now I ain't welcome back And that’s the end of that
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What a surprise, I oblige Every time you flutter your eyes But I saw the signs, I soon realised That my lifeline, would be our demise 'Cos it goes right up your nose Then you lie right through your teeth And you leave me in the cold to take the heat Heaven there's just no helping you You're in quicksand there's nothing I can do Every time I reach out my hand to you Before you know it I'm in quicksand too Quelle surprise, Mon amis Pardon my french but you see I'm gonna leave, you're out of your tree We'll have to agree to disagree, with me That you're my damsel in distress And I'm not your marionette So dry your eyes 'cos I'm not getting wet Heaven there's just no helping you You're in quicksand there's nothing I can do Every time I reach out my hand to you Before you know it I'm in quicksand too And I know I'm just the flavour of the month But if you ever need a favour, oh you'll be in touch Heaven there's just no helping you You're in quicksand there's nothing I can do Every time I reach out my hand to you Before you know it I'm in quicksand Too little, too late, too bad now You're in quicksand theres nothing I can do Every time I reach out my hand to you Before you know it I'm in quicksand too.

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'Made To Measure' is the stomping debut ep from Melbourne pop-group 'The Solicitors'.

Made up of laconic guitars, off-kilter arrangements, jumbo hooks and sagacious lyrics, The Solicitors sound is akin to great bastions of the New-Wave scene from yesteryear. Influences ranging from XTC, Elvis Costello, Talking Heads and The Knack.

Their first recording on Popboomerang (the Stiff Records of Australia) 'Made To Measure' pulls no punches, 5 tracks of good old-fashioned rock 'n roll to dance and drink and make out to.

For a limited time, to celebrate the release of the new Solicitors single and debut filmclip, you can get a download of "Quicksand" FREE when you purchase the "Made To Measure" EP

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released January 1, 2000

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Popboomerang Australia

Australian music label founded by Scott Thurling and releasing its first CD in 2002 with over 80 recordings to date.

Specialising in melodic pop, jangle, folk and rock and predominantly working with Australian bands with the aim to building their careers locally & internationally.

Artists include Skipping Girl Vinegar, Georgia Fields, The Aerial Maps, Celadore, Bon Scotts, Tamas Wells & Tim Reid
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