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Modern Boy

from Love You To Death by Grawlixes

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lyrics

Modern Boy


Now I have a weakness for younger men
The way I can guide them to their rightful pens
You were dressed like a detective but swallowed my lines
I picked up your licence and saw a 90’s child

Watching black and white movies, you’re pulling my greys
Trying to assure me you’re mature for your age
Now I know you well enough, you don’t need to lie
Tell me again, who pays your rent each fortnight?

‘Cause you’re a modern boy, you only think of yourself
Scared by the first sign of trouble, when I was expecting help

Roasted myself on the fire, I’ve sat in limbo
Today I’m covered in blankets of snow
Not that you’d notice, we haven’t spoken in days
There are no directions through this maze

I’ve suffered your arrogance, I’ve settled your bets
Now I know your weakness, let the games commence
I wanna meet you in the middle, wipe the smirk from your face
I need someone who’s my own age

‘Cause you’re a modern boy, you only think of yourself
Scared by the first sign of trouble, when I was expecting help
You’re so sophisticated, totally of the times
And I’m trying to forgive you when you can do no right

A mind all logic is like a knife all blade
And I’ve cut these hands trying to get my own way
Now I’m hiding in my heartache
And I want a clean slate

‘Cause you’re a modern boy, you only think of yourself
Scared by the first sign of trouble, when I was expecting help
You’re so sophisticated, totally of the times
And I’m trying to forgive you when you can do no right
When you can do no right at all

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from Love You To Death, released July 15, 2021

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Grawlixes Wellington, New Zealand

Grawlixes are an existential folk-pop band from Wellington, New Zealand, who will sear themselves in your brain with raw, wry and infections songs about doomed relationships, not being invited to parties, and wanting to murder each other.

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