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Tell Me When

from American Glory by The Stink

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Can you still remember when we met?
Way before the crazy war, the debt, and the internet
You saw me there on your little tv set
Hair slicked back, dressed in black, with a cigarette
You got my records and my photograph
I'd sing you songs, you'd sing along, and laugh, oh the fun we'd have
But looking back on the aftermath
I can see it was me who set you on the path

And what a way for you to come of age
You just wanted to play on the world stage
So i took to the air, i made the world care for you

We went together just like heart and soul
Birds and bees, mac and cheese - America and Rock & Roll
And we were hot even when the war was cold
The more love we made, the more we sold

But you were sought out by other guys
And i was abroad, i didn't realize
You loved how they rhyme, you soon had no time for me

I once was the king
But the kingdom was always yours
And now i'm just the thing that opened the doors
But one day, you'll say you want me back to stay again
Just tell me when

I guess you're happy now with the man you chose
But you were all about your music loud, and shows? He never goes
Sure, you got your jewelry and your pretty clothes
But all just for VIP rooms and videos

Keep buying things 'til it makes you broke
He tries to sing, but he can't take a joke
For all that you have, at least you can laugh with me

Now we've both seen some better days
And I can't tell you that i'll change my ways
But just take my hand, take one more stand with me

I once was the king
But the kingdom was always yours
And now i'm just the thing that opened the doors
But one day, you'll say you want me back to stay again
Just tell me when

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from American Glory, released February 18, 2012

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The Stink New York, New York

In 2010, Dan Kramer and Dave Bunting (formerly of Guyz Nite) formed The Stink with drummer Tim Gramling (formerly of Federal Bison) with the goal of bringing throbbing high voltage rock.

Since October of 2011, The Stink has released 1 full-length album (Royal Sampler) and 3 EPs (American Glory, Beasts, and Trouble). ... more

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