The Chicken Shop Blues

Sorry I've not posted much on here in a while.
I've actually been working a lot.. in a chicken shop.
Which funnily enough, was the inspiration for this song.
Hope you enjoy.
Cheers.

Words and Music by me :]

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The Chicken Shop Blues

I staggered through the kitchen through red ribbons went outside
He said "dont go empty handed hen" and I died a bit inside
The rain went in my shoes and I filled them up with paper
I tried to phone you, you hung up, said "we'll take about it later"

A song I hate's on the radio when I go back inside
I just pretend I'm in a film about the worst day of my life
And on the way to work and I tend to look out the window
And often I pretend I'm in my latest video

I can see I am trying to hard to be somebody else
Judy said 'you can only be a first rate version of yourself'

No I won't stop, no not now
Offer me an easy way out
I'll take it, Maybe I'll make it on my own
But I'll contemplate it
I hope that I'll never hurt you, I promise I won't desert you

But I can't spend my days working all week on minimum wage

I swear last week the devil came and sat right next to me
The darkness in his eyes nearly swept me off my seat
Pray I'm never so hollow as those loveless lives
Counting every hour down to death on central drive

Sometimes I wonder in this God forsaken town
Am I the only one with a heart that still pounds
And every time I ask "Any sauce with that?" I die
A little more each time, and if I could I'd cry
I can see I am trying to hard to be somebody else
Judy said 'you can only be a first rate version of yourself'

No I won't stop, no not now
Offer me an easy way out
I'll take it, Maybe I'll make it on my own
But I'll contemplate it
I hope that I'll never hurt you, I promise I won't desert you

But I can't spend my days working all week on minimum wage

And it's getting me down, down, down
I wish I was on top, top, Oh God

I can see I am trying to hard to be somebody else
Judy said 'you can only be a first rate version of yourself'

Stop, no not now
Offer me an easy way out
I'll take it, I'll make it on my own
I'll contemplate it
I hope that I'll never hurt you, I promise I won't desert you

But I can't spend my days working all week on minimum wage.

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[stacey7689]

Awesome song! This is pretty much my theme tune atm =p Your music is some of the best stuff I've found lately - anywhere to download (otherwise I might convert it ;) lol)?

[Catlowman]

@stacey7689 Thanks a lot, really glad you like my music :) You can download stuff here lauracatlow.bandcamp.com if you like x

[stacey7689]

@Catlowman Name your price? That would feel a bit like judging what your music is worth =p What am I supposed to put? Lol x

[Catlowman]

@stacey7689 Haha it's entirely up to you, most people download it for free, so no pressure :)

[kalbasta21]

good job laura! always nice to see a new video pop up - i really enjoyed this one.. v catchy.. keep it up!

[Catlowman]

Thanks a lot x

[stacey7689]

@Catlowman Haha! Well, I'll pay! Reckon any songs that can keep me sane in a piss awful job are worth it =p Good luck!! x

[Catlowman]

Cheers :]

[Catlowman]

A chicken shop, is where they sell chicken :] And thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it x

[Catlowman]

Haha no, no hidden chickens. But thank you, glad you liked it x

[FrankNJsy]

I like it! Keep up the good work.