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I Told You I Was Ill

from Who Dares Penguins by Flat Back Four

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The opening track is an irreverent celebration of optimisman, with a dose of Spike Milligan thrown in.

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Don’t let, fear intimidate you
Hold on, dreams motivate you
It’s a world of possibilities
For those who choose to think it is, so…

Work hard, living life, no regrets
Move on, try what you’ve never done
There are places to go and people to see
To book your place in history

Why don’t you leave it all behind [You know you want to]
Do something interesting instead of watch TV
Why don’t you leave it all behind [You know you want to]
Do something interesting instead of bothering me

Look at all the helpless souls afraid to meet a test,
And the desperate wives who love alone and wallow in regret,
The future’s bright, I’m telling you
We’re passed the worst and coming through

[Stronger] than the bodies by the wayside
[Faster] than memories we left behind
[Harder] for the knocks we took
[Higher] for the ale we supped, so…

Why don’t you leave it all behind [You know you want to]
Do something interesting instead of watch TV
Why don’t you leave it all behind [You know you want to]
Do something interesting instead of bothering me

When I look back, I’ll take a sense of satisfaction
From the knowledge I was one of those who saw some noble action
With a cheeky grin, I’ll play a joke on my grandchildren
I’ll tell you on my deathbed that I told you

I told you I was ill
I told you I was ill

Why don’t you leave it all behind [You know you want to]
Do something interesting instead of watch TV
Why don’t you leave it all behind [You know you want to]
Do something interesting instead of bothering me

When I look back, I’ll take a sense of satisfaction
From the knowledge I was one of those who saw some noble action
With a cheeky grin I’ll play a joke on my grandchildren
I’ll tell you on my deathbed that I told you

I told you I was ill
I told you I was ill
I told you I was ill
I told you I was ill

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from Who Dares Penguins, released October 26, 2006

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Flat Back Four Saint Helens, UK

Flat Back Four are a punk band from St Helens in England, formed in 2004. They play fast, aggressive songs that combine punk and metal influences, with plenty of melody and sing-along hooks.
They have played more than 400 shows across 11 countries. ... more

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