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Arcade Boyfriend
03:43
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He calls you up in the middle of the day
“We’re out of school, so throw your homework away.”
The second you step out the door you know what’s in store
He calls you up in the middle of the night
“Don’t tell your parents, I’m waiting outside.”
The second you slip out the door you know what’s in store
And here you’re waiting at his favorite spot in town
You’re still surprised that there are any left around
He drags you to the newest cabinet they’ve got
Your arcade boyfriend’s gonna jam it in the slot
Games one can play, throw all your quarters away!
Arcade boyfriend
He calls you up in the middle of the day
“We’re out of school, so throw your homework away.”
The second you step out the door you know what’s in store
He calls you up in the middle of the night
“Don’t tell your parents, I’m waiting outside.”
The second you slip out the door you know what’s in store
And now you’re waiting at his favorite spot in town
You’re just a face inside the crowd that’s gathered round
Got records set on every godforsaken game
They all go wild but to you it’s all the same
Games one can play, throw all your quarters away!
Arcade boyfriend
Yeah, he’s a show-off, but that doesn’t bother you as such
But if he ever played with you it wouldn’t hurt so much
And as he revels in the victories he’s won
Another night has been surrendered to the sun
It charmed you once but now this love is such a chore
Just wants an audience to watch him claim his scores
Games one can play, throw all your quarters away!
Arcade boyfriend
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Casino Night Zone
03:47
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I’m going out tonight
Won’t tell the wife where I’ll be
She knows the deal, alright
She knows she’s happier without me
Hey, the feeling’s mutual, dear
There’s nothing left for me here
I know the risks involved
And every number for the hotlines
Don’t need a problem solved
I’m in the zone so I’ll be just fine
You think you’re so much smarter than me
But try it once and you’ll see
Pure Nevada Neon running through your glass veins
Final call, you’re off the wall, pulling on the reigns
You may think I’ve been taken for a spin
But I’m aware the second I walk in
I know I’m not gonna win
I’m going out tonight
Won’t tell the wife where I’ll be
She knows the deal, alright
I know she’s happier without me
The feeling’s mutual, babe
There’s nothing left to be saved
Pure Nevada Neon running through your glass brain
Comped a suite and meals to eat but can’t seem to regain
Under-slept and living extra lean
Call for red but still lands on the green
I know I’m not gonna win
You know somebody said to me something strange
“Money puts you through everything, but you won’t change.”
"But it’s not because you’re strong”
“It’s just the person you were all along”
They’re right, they’re right, but what the hell?
Just lock me up and leave me to my cell
Pure Nevada Neon running through your glass veins
Final call, you’re off the wall, pulling on the reigns
Go ahead and laugh if it feels fair
Pretend that it could never be you there
I know I’m not gonna win
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Nathan Clay J Detroit, Michigan
A nervous computer rocker from the Great Lakes State.
formerly known
as:
Champion of Heat Resistance
D'Coolette
Nathan & the Dating Simulator
Available to play your wedding, birthday party, funeral, divorce paper signing, corporate luncheon, and parking ticket hearing.
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