i did, like, five dishes, and called it a day
but, hey, i've done far worse-- so don't @ me, okay?
since it's useless to stew in one's own filthy thoughts--
why not take to the seas, try your hand tying knots?
now it's nose to the grindstone
(except when it's not)
'cause sometimes you have reasons --
sometimes you forgot.
if all else still fails
and i'm out of ideas,
don't mind me, i'll be patient;
no more crocodile tears.
i gathered my laundry and left it right there
(there's no part of me in the mood to do stairs)
when the sides of my cheeks hurt from faking my mood,
don't say it's a problem with my attitude:
because i'm skilled at spinning
i've been trained to adapt,
there's something for everyone
everyone's lacked;
so when i'm out of breath
and my joints start to freeze,
feel free to take over
and sing this reprise:
when playing for keeps, the sea's your best bet;
oh, the sea's your best bet when you're playing for keeps.
when playing for keeps, the sea's your best bet;
oh, the sea's your best bet when playing for keeps.
credits
from OPT OUT,
released October 16, 2019
vox/tambourine/lyrics/tune - Susanna Smash
L.A.'s Smokescreens recall the moment when post-punk transformed into indie pop on their David Kilgour-produced full-length. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 3, 2020