Track 05: dust on the lens
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Dust on the lens
Very allegorical and all too true… the slide guitar’s a bit flat in places but I think that just adds authenticity…
words and music by Martin Stirrup 2006
A
I got this camera once cost me nearly a grand
E
But now it’s held together by a postman’s red rubber band
And though it still kind of functions I think it must be nearing the end
A
I can’t see through the viewfinder, I think I must have dust on the lens
I got this body, I used to think it was pretty fine
But now it’s getting shoddy, I think it’s in entropic decline
And though I still keep it moving, I know it’s all deceit and pretence
So if my vision gets shaky I think I must have dust on the lens
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D E A
I’m gonna have to face it, gonna have to put some cash on the line
D E A
And it’s bound to be an upgrade cos things get better all the time
D E A
So why can’t I do the same for this ephemeral flesh
D
I may not have 6 million dollars, you know I’m not that blessed
B E
But if they offered me bionic well I’d put it to the test
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So next time you see me coming, look out for that glint in my eye
Check out my brand new equipment you might even like to give it a try
With my re-engineering I’ll not be short of friend
I’ll keep it polished and gleaming – there’ll be no more dust on my lens