Because m tired of maturity airport insecurity Runnin from the Thought Police fightin' with the go-betweens Hold up let me steal a breath Cause we're dealin' with identity theft (You need an education) I don't see why I got to (You need a good degree) As to assimilate So little time so much to be bored by If no one trod along Harvard lawn no one'd make a nuclear bomb They don't teach you how to care empathisin' if you dare
I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose from the grave to give me life. I know You are the only way to God. So now I want to quit disobeying You and start living for You. Please forgive me, change my life and show me how to know You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
By the way, "Where'd you get that vegan dress, a flea market? Oops, I forgot, you design for Target." was my FAVOURITE line EVER. That is just too hilarious.
She's got this strange 90's accent. Sometimes when I watch period pieces from the beginning of analytic philosophy in the U.S. I get this feeling of strange clarity and familiarity, I get it when I hear her inflection. Really bizarre.
NELLIE McKay is possibly one of the most "undersung" talents around. Great voice, very clever satirical lyrics ... I've followed her career fror several years now and she just gets better and better, Plus the first song I heard was titled "David!" .... and I was hooked.
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nobody NEEDS an education. Still, this is my back t school song. Who kidnapped my videos? Every guy I went to try says I fight him but I can't think why?
@DorisDayFanatic I don't think the reference to Ray Bolger was random. I believe it refers to the fact that he famously played a character with no brain.
The girl has guts and that's one of the best things about her. that is also what makes Visitors such a great album. She isn't concerned about who she offends and at the same time is making fun of herself in the process.
Obligatory Villagers is my least favorite of her albums, but it's still great. This is by far the most stand out song. And I agree with the earlier statements, Nellie is totally awesome when it's just her and the piano, but I like the arranged version of this song more.
While I agree with that on some of Nellie's songs, I have to go against you on this one. The musicianship and arrangements on this album are so exquisite that they can't be duplicated in a live performance, particularly with just Nellie on the piano. It is a totally different experience.
I wasn't referring to Prairie Home Companion. The PHC performance was terrific (and superior to the album) because she had a world class band behind her. But in most of her concerts she performs alone. On many of her songs this works better than the recordings, but I think this song in particular is better with the full orchestration. It's a matter of taste.
They did get a ton of mail about Mother of Pearl. A lot of Garrison's listeners were shocked, shocked, that he would allow someone to sing a song that mentions rape and child molestation in the lyrics.
Thats the point!!! A live performance encompasses so many small attributes. It has the mastery of melody with many small changes, ad-libes and improvisations. When she does a live show w/ a band the musicianship and composition is already there but the musicians personalities portray. I just think this song is better live. The album (which I bought and love) version just sounds to generic for me. That Prarie Home performance is a perfect example.
yes man ,she's real urbane and a damn comedienne...plus , she sweet and honest and purdy and ....yes , i'm a big fan , man...love the beatles cover on here...
I haven't been able to get the lyrics out of my head since I first heard it a month ago. And I try to catch Prairie Home Companion more now just to see if I can "discover" another gem like Nellie.
Oh, yeah - some of the best stuff out there you can catch on PHC. I loved "Bramble and the Rose," GK sang it with AS in November 2008 - the 15th, I think, if you want to catch it on the archive.
This girl is amazing. GOD I HATE THE RADIO, this is someone who's god some real stuff on her mind to say....and thats what real song writing is about!
i first heard this song on the radio, A PRAIRE HOME COMPANION, most NPR stations carry it. lots of non popular music and entertainment to be found there.
"Horny manatee"? A Conan reference?
IAmPlaysWithSquirrel 1 month ago
"I'm tired of being sweet and nice, fuck you once and fuck you twice"
GoodnessILoveYou 2 months ago 3
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If you like Nellie, make sure yo check her out LIVE in NYC on Thanksgiving weekend at the Hiro Ballroom!
HarpPlayer321 3 months ago
greatest ska-punk song ever?!
ExecutionOfAllThings 3 months ago
She's a Genius ... I kid you not.
msginca 5 months ago
it's funny like a nazi camp
:)
GeorgiaGrier28 5 months ago
it's a bummer you cannot put an url of the lyrics here. and you cannot put down all of the lyrics too. only bits and pieces
kangaroe01 6 months ago
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Because m tired of maturity airport insecurity Runnin from the Thought Police fightin' with the go-betweens Hold up let me steal a breath Cause we're dealin' with identity theft (You need an education) I don't see why I got to (You need a good degree) As to assimilate So little time so much to be bored by If no one trod along Harvard lawn no one'd make a nuclear bomb They don't teach you how to care empathisin' if you dare
Euthanize your sense of fair play better to obey
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Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose from the grave to give me life. I know You are the only way to God. So now I want to quit disobeying You and start living for You. Please forgive me, change my life and show me how to know You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
bass109 8 months ago
smart... clever...witty ... very entertaining... and cute as a cut button
JerichoDitch2 9 months ago
idots go to college to get dumbed down!
stepgree 9 months ago
@stepgree I think she's referring to liberty university on that one.
msginca 5 months ago
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jesus this is awful
JazzMac36251 10 months ago
i feel like ur saying katie perry stole this girls personnality just ironic that you put the first song being "Identity theft"
flippadeal 11 months ago 2
Awesome.
kungfuseadog 11 months ago
She is like the female vertion of Robbie Williams
silvia6303 11 months ago
@silvia6303 You gotta be fucking kidding us.
kungfuseadog 11 months ago 3
catchy songXD
dnaivnae 11 months ago
WHERE CAN I FIND BASS TABS OR NOTATION FOR THIS SONG?????
I've looked everywhere and can't find them...
Goatboy44spl 1 year ago
"violence in religion--don't ever play with nuns" LOL!!
Flynnia 1 year ago
Ahhh! Can't stop listening to this. Hilarious.
0315Zuly 1 year ago 3
you know i play the trumpet, this inspiers me :) thumbs up!
thisisspartaomfg 1 year ago
what she say bout effin a rabbit?? lol
bobjubee 1 year ago
She kinda looks like Marina & the Diamonds but blonde.
Jojomatu 1 year ago
By the way, "Where'd you get that vegan dress, a flea market? Oops, I forgot, you design for Target." was my FAVOURITE line EVER. That is just too hilarious.
Anonyfication 1 year ago 2
Oh my god...yes<3
Anonyfication 1 year ago
She's got this strange 90's accent. Sometimes when I watch period pieces from the beginning of analytic philosophy in the U.S. I get this feeling of strange clarity and familiarity, I get it when I hear her inflection. Really bizarre.
daftrhetoric 1 year ago 3
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daftrhetoric 1 year ago
this song is SO FUNNY!!!
NamePlease101 1 year ago
SHES A PURE GENIUS! Where has society gone these days?! We need more of HER!epicness!
PhyscoA 1 year ago 4
Ugh! Where can I download this song?!
JohnnyTie 1 year ago
4 people have had their identity stolen.
DarkVoidHonchkrow 1 year ago 4
I love Nellie's songs! I also like The Dog Song. she is fantastic! The in Crowd is funny, in an ironic, sarcastic sort of way
kpapaya 1 year ago
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Folsom Prison Blues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ProzorVerloc1 1 year ago
Folsom Prison Blues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ProzorVerloc1 1 year ago 3
Yes! and she sneaks in "don't ever play with guns....".which of course...
inandoutoflife 1 year ago
NELLIE McKay is possibly one of the most "undersung" talents around. Great voice, very clever satirical lyrics ... I've followed her career fror several years now and she just gets better and better, Plus the first song I heard was titled "David!" .... and I was hooked.
david melbourne oz
davidjd 1 year ago 2
Because I'm tired of being sweet and nice
Fuck you once and fuck you twice <3
NaturalMystic101 1 year ago 4
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1 day ago DONT READ THIS PLEASE
Body: DONT READ THIS Cause It Really Works. YOU WILL GET KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. HOWEVER IF YOU DONT POST THIS COMMENT TO AT LEAST 3 VIDEOS YOU WILL DIE WITHIN 2 DAYS. NOW UV STARTED READIN DIS DUNT STOP THIS IS SO SCARY. SEND THIS OVER TO 5 VIDEOS IN 143 MINUTES WHEN UR DONE PRESS F6 AND UR CRUSHES NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREEN IN BIG LETTERS
dragonsrock69able 1 year ago
Her voice is so Holly Golightly!
I would be in heaven if I met a woman with even 3/5 of her talent, intelligence, beauty and ethics and charm!
Uncommonsense89101 1 year ago 2
i deserve it I suppose, reckless fingers
Ecdysiast96 1 year ago
nobody NEEDS an education. Still, this is my back t school song. Who kidnapped my videos? Every guy I went to try says I fight him but I can't think why?
Ecdysiast96 1 year ago
Pluto's still a planet
mtailgator 1 year ago
She's fantastic!!! =D
And I love the random Ray Bolger reference haha!
DorisDayFanatic 1 year ago 5
@DorisDayFanatic I don't think the reference to Ray Bolger was random. I believe it refers to the fact that he famously played a character with no brain.
diamonddog13 1 year ago 10
@diamonddog13 Wow, very true...I never looked at it like that. =)
DorisDayFanatic 1 year ago
you can tell shes having i great time its cool
ariaslayergirl 5 months ago
Where'd you get that vegan dress? A FLEA MARKET!?
coffeebeaner 1 year ago
uncorrupted?
hgeldenhuys 2 years ago
The girl has guts and that's one of the best things about her. that is also what makes Visitors such a great album. She isn't concerned about who she offends and at the same time is making fun of herself in the process.
mrpsychoteacher 2 years ago 42
Obligatory Villagers is my least favorite of her albums, but it's still great. This is by far the most stand out song. And I agree with the earlier statements, Nellie is totally awesome when it's just her and the piano, but I like the arranged version of this song more.
SecondPlaceYuya 2 years ago
i like this girl, she has guts :)
Dharmonium 2 years ago 6
awesome lyrics!
royalicecream 2 years ago 5
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ImmigrationL 2 years ago
While I agree with that on some of Nellie's songs, I have to go against you on this one. The musicianship and arrangements on this album are so exquisite that they can't be duplicated in a live performance, particularly with just Nellie on the piano. It is a totally different experience.
diamonddog13 2 years ago
I heard Nellie perform this song on Prarie Home Companion and it was 10x better than the recording. She is amazing
Laroosco 2 years ago 2
I wasn't referring to Prairie Home Companion. The PHC performance was terrific (and superior to the album) because she had a world class band behind her. But in most of her concerts she performs alone. On many of her songs this works better than the recordings, but I think this song in particular is better with the full orchestration. It's a matter of taste.
diamonddog13 2 years ago
Very true!!! That show was insane, I love the intro - Garrison - "We can't wait for all the mail we are going get for our next guest..."
maheinicke 2 years ago
They did get a ton of mail about Mother of Pearl. A lot of Garrison's listeners were shocked, shocked, that he would allow someone to sing a song that mentions rape and child molestation in the lyrics.
diamonddog13 2 years ago
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Thats the point!!! A live performance encompasses so many small attributes. It has the mastery of melody with many small changes, ad-libes and improvisations. When she does a live show w/ a band the musicianship and composition is already there but the musicians personalities portray. I just think this song is better live. The album (which I bought and love) version just sounds to generic for me. That Prarie Home performance is a perfect example.
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ImmigrationL 2 years ago
hahahaha dammmmmmmmmmmmmm
FunRunTime 2 years ago
My God!
This is Badass!
philbotodude16hecka 2 years ago 5
Pluto's still a planet!
idalillebostad 3 years ago 45
@idalillebostad
It is. It's classified as a dwarf planet, along with Ceres, Haumea, Makemake and Eris.
Eivyll 1 year ago
@idalillebostad Unlucky to be top rated comment now... poor neglected pluto.
graymalkin1234 9 months ago
not since paul simon have i sat up and taken any notice of anyones lyrics ,,,,the bonus is her voice is sincere even though she portays sattire
milk115 3 years ago
yes man ,she's real urbane and a damn comedienne...plus , she sweet and honest and purdy and ....yes , i'm a big fan , man...love the beatles cover on here...
nedmanxxx 3 years ago 2
ignorance is a right, not a privilege! XD
jbuhls 3 years ago 2
"Shun violence and religion, don't play with nuns"
xD!!!!!
geekoftexas 3 years ago 7
This song is addictive. :3
chasesbutterflies 3 years ago 4
I haven't been able to get the lyrics out of my head since I first heard it a month ago. And I try to catch Prairie Home Companion more now just to see if I can "discover" another gem like Nellie.
WaAdJe 3 years ago
Oh, yeah - some of the best stuff out there you can catch on PHC. I loved "Bramble and the Rose," GK sang it with AS in November 2008 - the 15th, I think, if you want to catch it on the archive.
jbuhls 3 years ago
I have had:
"Show your passport get that stamp, funny like a Nazi camp"
In my head since I 1st heard this song.
Govtflu 3 years ago 2
Sweet.
AlbertMondback 3 years ago 2
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this reminds me of
"because i got high"
caitlink60 3 years ago
"F you once and f you twice Show your passport, get that stamp Funny like a nazi camp.."
Go Nellie
Govtflu 3 years ago 5
This girl is amazing. GOD I HATE THE RADIO, this is someone who's god some real stuff on her mind to say....and thats what real song writing is about!
xodusattack 3 years ago 6
i first heard this song on the radio, A PRAIRE HOME COMPANION, most NPR stations carry it. lots of non popular music and entertainment to be found there.
einredbird 3 years ago
Ray Bolger? Awesome.
thisperfectworld 3 years ago
euthanize your sense of fair play
CPunk1703 3 years ago
LOL I love Nellie. :)
shanel1975 3 years ago
This song defines Nellie very well. She managed to put all of her beliefs in one song.
doomtints 3 years ago 3