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Stones In My Shoes

from Good Morning Midnight by Richie Syrett

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In the spirit of rock n’ roll
I quit my job and claimed the dole
And hoped I’d land a big break

All my traits they keep me slow
Keep me sleeping in my clothes
And waking up with a head ache

And when a fortnight comes round
I’ll sit and wait my name call
With pockets bare and dry
See the broken looks and hear the heavy sighs

And I’m gonna run late
If you’re gonna make me hurry
And I’ll be slow to move if you make me run with stones inside my shoes

So hey hey hey, what’s that you say? Oh boy...

Still I’m playing high and low
In dirty joints where no-one goes
And bars with no name

And my lady does protest
She says “you’re getting too much rest”
And “sleep is making you lame”

So I’ve been serving cold beers
And waiting on tables
Shit the tips are mean and the pay was better when I was 17

And I’m gonna run late
If you’re gonna make me hurry
And I’ll be slow to move if you make me run with stones inside my shoes

So hey hey hey, what can you say? Oh boy...

I’ve been caught out back nailed down to the floor
The wind is up but the sails are down
Maybe slip soon under the sheets
But still there’s time for one more song

So hey hey hey, what can you say? Oh boy...

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from Good Morning Midnight, released December 12, 2011

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Richie Syrett Manchester, UK

Richie Syrett is a singer/songwriter whose melodic yet ragged style makes a grateful nod to a wide range of rootsy influences whilst retaining its own distinctive sound - not least through his inimitable vocal.

Make your own comparisons and draw your own conclusions but be sure to take note of an upcoming artist fast approaching their prime.
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