Blackjacks to Blackout

from Mean Times by The Argyles

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Sometimes we go to this bar
None of us have a car so we bike
It's not downtown, it's a bit of a hike
Always empty and the price is right

And they have pitchers up to here
It's not good beer, it's not even close
But it's still great for making toasts
Did I mention I love you all the most

Little love of mine, I'm starting to hate this city
Little love of mine, it's no good for me, whoa-oh
Little love of mine, I'm starting to hate this city
Little love of mine, it's no good for me
So I'm Blackjacks to blackout again

And every morning is the worst

It kinda comes and goes
I wake up in my clothes on a couch
Dizzy head and a taste in my mouth
Can you tell me the way to my house

But even whispering's too loud
I'm not proud of myself, I'm depressed
But can I help it, I'm a little impressed
I evaded another early death

Little love of mine, I'm starting to hate this city
Little love of mine, it's no good for me, whoa-oh
Little love of mine, I'm starting to hate this city
Little love of mine, it can't be worse
So I'm Blackjacks to blackout again

And every morning is the worst
And I'm cursed, with this thirst that grows as I diminish
Last to start but first to finish, last to start but first to finish
Thirst that grows as I diminish, last to start but first to finish
Last to start but first to finish, last to start and...

Just when I thought I was done
Another night of fun is the pits
And I hate everyone that I'm with
And there's an awful pain in my wrist
But I just don't know what I did
Did I father a kid, d'I get sick
Can I make this lesson stick this time?
Cause I've learned it a hundred times

Little love of mine, I'm starting to hate this city
Little love of mine, it's no good for me, whoa-oh
Little love of mine, I'm starting to hate this city
Little love of mine, it can't be worse
So I'm Blackjacks to blackout again

Blackjacks!
Blackout!
And every morning is the worst

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from Mean Times, released June 26, 2012
Greg McLeod - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Trombone

Written by Greg McLeod
Recorded and Produced by Greg McLeod

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The Argyles are an energetic rock band from Montreal raging at the hazards of life and love as thoughtful and polite young men.

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