I am an amateur songwriter. Also composing books of children’s rhyming verse & adult humour.
People toil away for all their lives
Reaping what they sow
Earning themselves pride
But my life seemed to take a different tide
Blessed from the beginning
With no time to decide
Wasn’t old enough when I had you
That I could possibly have earned you
Heaven knows I was no Angel child
Oh I’ve had lovers come, and lovers go
But the most perfect love I know
Is unconditional
Yeah, it’s unconditional
And people think I made a sacrifice
While they were buying homes, so many clothes
And taking fancy flights
To pay my dues a lifetime won’t suffice
Oh money’s fine, and money’s nice
But somehow I get by
Cos my life lived for you
Could they not see how I adored you?
Heaven is reflected in your eyes
Oh, lovers come, and lovers go
But the most perfect love I know
Is unconditional
Child, it’s unconditional
Oh people say I’ve nothing for myself
But they don’t get, that what I have
I’d trade for nothing else
And worries they just slide along the shelf
Cos each day is a blessing
I wouldn’t change it for the world
You’ve been my sweetest dream
My lullaby
And I thank God ‘til the day I die
Is unconditional
Oh, it’s unconditional
Say you gon' love me forever
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Been bidin' my time
Don't wanna dismay
But trouble's comin' this way
Baby, not long
Baby, not long
Say we're gon' settle down now
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Tell me what's the use
Of buildin' 'n' nestin'
We'll have no home to rest in
It'll be gone
Baby, all gone
Oh I'm done with lyin'
Doubtin' 'n' hopin'
Time to take off that
Sugar coatin'
Didn't wanna believe
Things were goin' this way
But I see the guns they buyin' up
With my pay
Oh, the moon go wanin'
Moon come waxin'
But they never stop the taxin'
Baby, it's true
Baby, it's true
Say we're gon' raise a family
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Oh we could batten
Down the hatches
But wood never stopped no
Child snatchers
They're gone
Babies all gone
Say you gon' love me forever
Baby you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Been bidin' my time
Don't wanna dismay
But trouble's comin' our way
Really not long
Baby, not long
Oh Lord have mercy
I pray to be saved
From mind subversion
An' bein' enslaved
'Cos round the edges
They're settin' traps in
This ole town's gonna
Start collapsin'
It really don't matter
'Bout your money or wealth
They're comin' for you
In stealth
Baby, not long
Baby, not long
I’m not much of a poet
They tell me and I know it
It’s all I seem to hear
My vocabulary’s basic
I really oughta face it
I’m in the wrong career
My clothes are all outdated
And my songs are overrated
Tell me, how did I get here?
Oh, life is pretty slow
When you’re a loser and you know it
Think I’ll have another beer
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Oh, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
If there’s a rule book, I don’t know it
Just a ten-a-penny poet
And I sing what I hold dear
Wish that I could make a living
But my words have no precision
A song takes me all year
Tried onomatopoeia
And iambic pentameter
Results were pretty clear
That my language skills are tragic
Put me in the trash and bag it
Don’t know why I’m still here
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Oh, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
Even when I’m brassic
And I try to make some magic
Finally appear
My words come out too crass
I’m the bottom of the class
There’s not a single cheer
Just a ten-a-penny poet
I’m Lambrini, never Moët
I can only rhyme with beer
And if it came down to these guys
I’d be sure to win the prize
For failure of the year
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Yeah, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
Just a ten-a-penny poet
I’m a loser and I know it
It’s pitifully clear
Yeah, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
People toil away for all their lives
Reaping what they sow
Earning themselves pride
But my life seemed to take a different tide
Blessed from the beginning
With no time to decide
Wasn’t old enough when I had you
That I could possibly have earned you
Heaven knows I was no Angel child
Oh I’ve had lovers come, and lovers go
But the most perfect love I know
Is unconditional
Yeah, it’s unconditional
And people think I made a sacrifice
While they were buying homes, so many clothes
And taking fancy flights
To pay my dues a lifetime won’t suffice
Oh money’s fine, and money’s nice
But somehow I get by
Cos my life lived for you
Could they not see how I adored you?
Heaven is reflected in your eyes
Oh, lovers come, and lovers go
But the most perfect love I know
Is unconditional
Child, it’s unconditional
Oh people say I’ve nothing for myself
But they don’t get, that what I have
I’d trade for nothing else
And worries they just slide along the shelf
Cos each day is a blessing
I wouldn’t change it for the world
You’ve been my sweetest dream
My lullaby
And I thank God ‘til the day I die
Is unconditional
Oh, it’s unconditional
Say you gon' love me forever
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Been bidin' my time
Don't wanna dismay
But trouble's comin' this way
Baby, not long
Baby, not long
Say we're gon' settle down now
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Tell me what's the use
Of buildin' 'n' nestin'
We'll have no home to rest in
It'll be gone
Baby, all gone
Oh I'm done with lyin'
Doubtin' 'n' hopin'
Time to take off that
Sugar coatin'
Didn't wanna believe
Things were goin' this way
But I see the guns they buyin' up
With my pay
Oh, the moon go wanin'
Moon come waxin'
But they never stop the taxin'
Baby, it's true
Baby, it's true
Say we're gon' raise a family
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Oh we could batten
Down the hatches
But wood never stopped no
Child snatchers
They're gone
Babies all gone
Say you gon' love me forever
Baby you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Been bidin' my time
Don't wanna dismay
But trouble's comin' our way
Really not long
Baby, not long
Oh Lord have mercy
I pray to be saved
From mind subversion
An' bein' enslaved
'Cos round the edges
They're settin' traps in
This ole town's gonna
Start collapsin'
It really don't matter
'Bout your money or wealth
They're comin' for you
In stealth
Baby, not long
Baby, not long
I’m not much of a poet
They tell me and I know it
It’s all I seem to hear
My vocabulary’s basic
I really oughta face it
I’m in the wrong career
My clothes are all outdated
And my songs are overrated
Tell me, how did I get here?
Oh, life is pretty slow
When you’re a loser and you know it
Think I’ll have another beer
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Oh, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
If there’s a rule book, I don’t know it
Just a ten-a-penny poet
And I sing what I hold dear
Wish that I could make a living
But my words have no precision
A song takes me all year
Tried onomatopoeia
And iambic pentameter
Results were pretty clear
That my language skills are tragic
Put me in the trash and bag it
Don’t know why I’m still here
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Oh, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
Even when I’m brassic
And I try to make some magic
Finally appear
My words come out too crass
I’m the bottom of the class
There’s not a single cheer
Just a ten-a-penny poet
I’m Lambrini, never Moët
I can only rhyme with beer
And if it came down to these guys
I’d be sure to win the prize
For failure of the year
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Yeah, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
Just a ten-a-penny poet
I’m a loser and I know it
It’s pitifully clear
Yeah, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
Lick me up
Like liquorice
I wanna do all sorts
Wanna see my trix
My pick n mix
My panky bedroom sports?
Shoulda paid attention
When your mama say
Them girls don’t like fool games you play
You gotta romance me
Sweeten me up
A little goes a very long way
JUST
Sprinkle on a little love powder, HEY
Sprinkle on a little love powder
If you wanna be mine
Come on, Spend some time
Just Sprinkle on a little love
(LOVE HONEY SUGAR DUST)
AH
AH
Look at you, Yo
Like a ho ho hoe
With your pretty maids all in a row
I don’t play that way
Ain’t messin’ with ya
But boy you got to know
That ain’t my style
I take my time
It’s a long way to my heart
If you wanna get on this
I’m just being honest
This is how you make a start
Just
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on, Baby
That dirty mouth talk as you jerk
Just ain’t gonna work
With a real lady
Just
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on, Baby
But make it real smooth as you move
With a honey groove
Yeah and then we’ll see
You long to get on
My lil skimpy thong
Your teeth all in my string?
Wanna suck these nips
Like chocolate chips?
Sweet nothin’s don’t cost a thing
In my lingerie
It might be today
But first I’m gonna make you work
Boy when it comes down to
Tricks of the tongue
You know you better be well versed
SO
Sprinkle on a little love powder, Sugar
Sprinkle it on, Don’t stop
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle on a little love
(LOVE HONEY SUGAR DUST)
You wanna squeeze my rolls
Like cookie dough, Yo
Then pour some cream on top
Sweeten it up, Don’t stop
Gotta make this ping go pop
Rub me up like pastry
Know there ain’t nothin’ so tasty
Stir it into a paste-y
Get your hands out and just baste me
OH
Sprinkle on a little love powder, Sugar
Sprinkle it on, Don’t stop
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on me
AH
AH
Sprinkle on a little love powder, Baby
Sprinkle on a little love powder
Fill my cup, Come on
Butter me up
Sprinkle on a little love
(LOVE HONEY SUGAR DUST)
People toil away for all their lives
Reaping what they sow
Earning themselves pride
But my life seemed to take a different tide
Blessed from the beginning
With no time to decide
Wasn’t old enough when I had you
That I could possibly have earned you
Heaven knows I was no Angel child
Oh I’ve had lovers come, and lovers go
But the most perfect love I know
Is unconditional
Yeah, it’s unconditional
And people think I made a sacrifice
While they were buying homes, so many clothes
And taking fancy flights
To pay my dues a lifetime won’t suffice
Oh money’s fine, and money’s nice
But somehow I get by
Cos my life lived for you
Could they not see how I adored you?
Heaven is reflected in your eyes
Oh, lovers come, and lovers go
But the most perfect love I know
Is unconditional
Child, it’s unconditional
Oh people say I’ve nothing for myself
But they don’t get, that what I have
I’d trade for nothing else
And worries they just slide along the shelf
Cos each day is a blessing
I wouldn’t change it for the world
You’ve been my sweetest dream
My lullaby
And I thank God ‘til the day I die
Is unconditional
Oh, it’s unconditional
Say you gon' love me forever
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Been bidin' my time
Don't wanna dismay
But trouble's comin' this way
Baby, not long
Baby, not long
Say we're gon' settle down now
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Tell me what's the use
Of buildin' 'n' nestin'
We'll have no home to rest in
It'll be gone
Baby, all gone
Oh I'm done with lyin'
Doubtin' 'n' hopin'
Time to take off that
Sugar coatin'
Didn't wanna believe
Things were goin' this way
But I see the guns they buyin' up
With my pay
Oh, the moon go wanin'
Moon come waxin'
But they never stop the taxin'
Baby, it's true
Baby, it's true
Say we're gon' raise a family
Baby, you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Oh we could batten
Down the hatches
But wood never stopped no
Child snatchers
They're gone
Babies all gone
Say you gon' love me forever
Baby you're wrong
It's comin' for you
And me
And it won't be long
Been bidin' my time
Don't wanna dismay
But trouble's comin' our way
Really not long
Baby, not long
Oh Lord have mercy
I pray to be saved
From mind subversion
An' bein' enslaved
'Cos round the edges
They're settin' traps in
This ole town's gonna
Start collapsin'
It really don't matter
'Bout your money or wealth
They're comin' for you
In stealth
Baby, not long
Baby, not long
I’m not much of a poet
They tell me and I know it
It’s all I seem to hear
My vocabulary’s basic
I really oughta face it
I’m in the wrong career
My clothes are all outdated
And my songs are overrated
Tell me, how did I get here?
Oh, life is pretty slow
When you’re a loser and you know it
Think I’ll have another beer
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Oh, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
If there’s a rule book, I don’t know it
Just a ten-a-penny poet
And I sing what I hold dear
Wish that I could make a living
But my words have no precision
A song takes me all year
Tried onomatopoeia
And iambic pentameter
Results were pretty clear
That my language skills are tragic
Put me in the trash and bag it
Don’t know why I’m still here
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Oh, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
Even when I’m brassic
And I try to make some magic
Finally appear
My words come out too crass
I’m the bottom of the class
There’s not a single cheer
Just a ten-a-penny poet
I’m Lambrini, never Moët
I can only rhyme with beer
And if it came down to these guys
I’d be sure to win the prize
For failure of the year
CHORUS
Oh, I’m a ten-a-penny poet
I try hard not to show it
But it’s pitifully clear
Yeah, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
Just a ten-a-penny poet
I’m a loser and I know it
It’s pitifully clear
Yeah, everybody knows it
And when I take the mic, they say
We don’t want your kind here
Lick me up
Like liquorice
I wanna do all sorts
Wanna see my trix
My pick n mix
My panky bedroom sports?
Shoulda paid attention
When your mama say
Them girls don’t like fool games you play
You gotta romance me
Sweeten me up
A little goes a very long way
JUST
Sprinkle on a little love powder, HEY
Sprinkle on a little love powder
If you wanna be mine
Come on, Spend some time
Just Sprinkle on a little love
(LOVE HONEY SUGAR DUST)
AH
AH
Look at you, Yo
Like a ho ho hoe
With your pretty maids all in a row
I don’t play that way
Ain’t messin’ with ya
But boy you got to know
That ain’t my style
I take my time
It’s a long way to my heart
If you wanna get on this
I’m just being honest
This is how you make a start
Just
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on, Baby
That dirty mouth talk as you jerk
Just ain’t gonna work
With a real lady
Just
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on, Baby
But make it real smooth as you move
With a honey groove
Yeah and then we’ll see
You long to get on
My lil skimpy thong
Your teeth all in my string?
Wanna suck these nips
Like chocolate chips?
Sweet nothin’s don’t cost a thing
In my lingerie
It might be today
But first I’m gonna make you work
Boy when it comes down to
Tricks of the tongue
You know you better be well versed
SO
Sprinkle on a little love powder, Sugar
Sprinkle it on, Don’t stop
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle on a little love
(LOVE HONEY SUGAR DUST)
You wanna squeeze my rolls
Like cookie dough, Yo
Then pour some cream on top
Sweeten it up, Don’t stop
Gotta make this ping go pop
Rub me up like pastry
Know there ain’t nothin’ so tasty
Stir it into a paste-y
Get your hands out and just baste me
OH
Sprinkle on a little love powder, Sugar
Sprinkle it on, Don’t stop
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on
Sprinkle it on me
AH
AH
Sprinkle on a little love powder, Baby
Sprinkle on a little love powder
Fill my cup, Come on
Butter me up
Sprinkle on a little love
(LOVE HONEY SUGAR DUST)
I am an amateur songwriter. Also composing books of children’s rhyming verse & adult humour.
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