Never Really Been Lyrics

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#From: TJGriffey@aol.com
#Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 00:31:15 -0500
#Subject: never_really_been.crd soul_asylum
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#I have had some more requests for older Soul Asylum. The album version of
#this song does not do it justice. It is an incredible song live and there is
#a live version on the b-side of the "Runaway Train" single. We used to play
#this acoustic, but a 'full' band version is also great. Again,
#questions/comment/requests email me at: TJGriffey@aol.com.
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#Band: Soul Asylum
#Song: Never Really Been
#Album: Made To Be Broken
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#Intro
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#Verse 1:
Sirens are a screaming, shots rang out at night
Movie cameras rollin' in....
And there goes my hero, with his head between his legs
And all this time I believed in him....
Bridge (same as intro)
Verse 2:
Now what is the sound of snow falling down
On a tombstone in the dead of night
And who is the hound at the downtown dog pound
Who speaks English when the watchman's not in sight
And where will you be in 1993?
Still sitting in the same chair
Sitting is for sinners and I'm just a beginner
And I've never really been much else
Verse 3:
Hey ain't it strange how something's never change
Ain't it strange how nothing stays the same
You were thinking I was distressed about some universal press
I was just impressed about my last pinball game
I've learned to accept and to expect
The respect and neglect that I get
And I try not to forget about what hasn't happened yet
And on this I place my last bet
And did you get what you give? Did you get what you give?
But your best shall wear and tell
Winning is for winners and I know 'Luck Street' follows winners
But I've never really been much else
You know it's harder to be nice, when hate becomes your vice
And you can't find peace anywhere
Love is not just for lover's, get off your high horse brother
Drop your fists and get out of here