Let it be known that I hate shuffles (except the Brian Downey shuffle. The Rosanna shuffle also gets a pass) so this song really shouldn't even exist. What's next? Ska!?!
Anyway, it's a fun song, decidedly 80's in its groove and vibe, and who wouldn't want to sing along to both Frank AND Billy Ocean? At the same time!
lyrics
Well I'm all for pretence
I'm firmly on the fence
About just about everything
Catch me in a lie
I'll pass the buck with a smile
And make you think of some other guy
Designer shades and a Hugo Boss sweater
Skin tight pants made of crocodile leather
I stroll around in my Björn Borg loafers
Sing along to Frank and Billy Ocean
And I've got nothing left to lose
Or choose
I've got it made
Intoxicated
Paid in full
When it comes to a fight
I'm neither left nor right
I care a lot about not a thing
Cuz I'm all for pretence
I'm firmly on the fence
About just about everything
Designer shades and a Hugo Boss sweater
Skin tight pants made of crocodile leather
I stroll around in my Björn Borg loafers
Sing along to Frank and Billy Ocean
And I've got nothing left to lose
Or choose
I've got it made
Intoxicated
Paid in full
credits
from Simple Songs,
track released July 24, 2020
Jeff Vicario: music, lyrics, arrangement, vocals, all instruments
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