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LobsterHello Boston!

  1. (Oh No, What Shall We Do?) Daddy Lost His Head In A Coup
  2. Miracle Baby
  3. Love Power(Blagman/Hartig)
  4. The Captain of the Pinafore(Gilbert/Sullivan)
  5. The Joy of More Hogwash
  6. Cover Girl
  7. No Russians in Russia
  8. It's a Wonderful Life
  9. Bang Your Head(McCartney)
  10. Anyway Goodbye
  11. The Captain of the Pinafore (WMBR broadcast)(Gilbert/Sullivan)

Lobster(Oh No, What Shall We Do?) Daddy Lost His Head In A Coup

Oh no what can we do?
Daddy lost his head in a head in a coup
but he left me the money - between me and you
it'll be all right all right

Oh no what shall we do?
thanks one million for helping us through
we're in terrible trouble, it's too late to sue
it'll be all right all right

My daddy was president until he came undone
his time it came and went
we found your name in his official papers
if he had his say, we know that he'd consent

Oh no what can we do?
Daddy lost his head in a head in a coup
but he left me the money - between me and you
it'll be all right all right

Oh no what shall we do?
woe is me we're sure it is you
I know you'll help us get through
it'll be alright alright

One freezerful of tasty titbits
and some dodgy diamonds found behind a fridge
among the furs I found some worthless papers
and some dirty pix, I'll mail them unabridged

Oh no what can we do
Daddy lost his head in a head in a coup
but he left me the money - between me and you
it'll be all right all right

Right now the money is hot
do you want it or not?
so send us a little, we'll send you the lot
it'll be alright alright

Like presidents the whole world over
he would haggle till he got a good discount
he left his money in an foreign deposit
it's a staggering sum it's a significant amount

Oh no what can we do
Daddy lost his head in a head in a coup
but he left me the money - between me and you
it'll be all right all right

LobsterMiracle Baby

She got a miracle baby
oh, she don't need sex
it came direct from God
she don't even have an ex
well, she just woke up and
baby, there it was –
maybe the daddy was
the wizard of Oz

Well, it's a miracle baby,
it's a miracle!
maybe it came from Mars
in a vehicle
created by a higher intelligence
well, it's a miracle, baby,
and that's where the money went…

Maybe the geezer with the facial hair
sitting on a cloud in the air up there
had a finger in the pie
if you know what I mean –
now there's an odd-toed ungulate
living in her jeans…

Well, it's a miracle baby,
it's a miracle!
or maybe it's an extra terrestrial
that nobody wants
cos it's hysterical
well, it's a miracle, baby,
and that's where the money went…

I heard it on the news
I thought get one too
cos my friends all said it was
the thing to do;
well, the DNA test
came back negative
it must be a miracle
the men of cloth said it
really really really really is

maybe the thing was
a terrible mistake
just a naughty vicar
or a primate on the make
maybe it really was
no gift from God
but if I take it back now
it's gonna look a little odd

Well it's a miracle baby,
it's a miracle!
its rate of growth was phenomenal
just two weeks till delivery
well, it's a miracle, baby,
and that's where the money went…

From behind the fridge
appeared the one she loved the most
– he was all dressed up
just like the Holy Ghost
he had the sandwich of cheese
with the face of the Lord
which finally convinced her
it was all above board

Well it's a miracle baby,
it's a miracle!
maybe it came from Mars
in a vehicle
created by a higher intelligence
well, it's a miracle baby,
and that's where the money went…

Miracle baby,
it's a miracle!
or maybe it's an extra terrestrial
that nobody wants cos
it's hysterical
well, it's a miracle, baby,
and that's where the money went…

Miracle baby,
it's a miracle
its rate of growth was phenomenal
just two weeks till delivery
well, it's a miracle baby,
and that's where the money went…

LobsterLove Power Blagman/Hartig

Love power
I’m talking about love power.
the power of a sweet flower
is gonna rule the earth.
and there’ll be a great rebirth.

Talking about love power

Love power
I’m talking about love power.
the power of a sweet flower
is gonna rule the earth.
and there’ll be a great rebirth.

Talking about love power

Love is a flower that is fine.
when I’m walkin’ with my darlin’ and we’re holding hands,
and life is fine, ’cause she understands.
walking down the sunny street
givin’ pretty flowers
to the people that we meet.

And I give a flower to the big fat cop,
he takes his club and he beats me up.
I give a flower to the garbage man,
he stuffs my girl in the garbage can.

And I give it to the landlord
when the rent comes ’round
he throw it in the toilet
and he flush it down.

It goes into the sewer
with the yuck running through her,
and it runs into the river that we drink.

Hey world, you stink!
ah, man it’s later than you think
girl you got just one more chance.
come on baby, while I dance.

Talking bout love power

Love power.
I’m talking ’bout love power
the power of a little flower

LobsterThe Captain of the Pinafore Gilbert & Sullivan

My gallant crew good morning
(sir – good morning)
I hope you're all quite well
(quite well and you sir?)
I am in reasonable health
and happy
to meet you all once more
(you do us proud, sir)
Then give three cheers
and one cheer more
for the hardy captain
of the Pinafore!
then give three cheers
and one cheer more,
for the captain of the Pinafore!

I am the captain of the Pinafore!
(and a right good captain, too!)
you're very, very good,
and be it understood,
I command a right good crew
(we're very, very good and
be it understood,
he commands a right good crew)
Though related to a peer,
I can hand reef and steer,
and ship a salvagee
I am never known to quail
at the fury of a gale,
and I'm never, never sick at sea!
What, never? No, never
What, never? Well, hardly ever
he's hardly ever sick at sea!

Then give three cheers
and one cheer more,
for the hardy captain
of the Pinafore!
then give three cheers,
and one cheer more,
for the captain of the Pinafore!

I do my best to satisfy you all
(and with you we're quite content)
you're exceedingly polite,
and I think it only right
to return the compliment.
(we're exceedingly polite,
and he thinks it's only right
to return the compliment)
Bad language or abuse,
I never, never use,
whatever the emergency;
though “bother it” I may
occasionally say,
I never use a big, big D
What, never? No, never!
What, never? No, never!
What, never? Well, hardly ever!
Hardly ever swears a big, big D

Then give three cheers,
and one cheer more,
for the well-bred captain
of the Pinafore!
Then give three cheers,
and one cheer more,
for the captain of the Pinafore!

 

LobsterThe Joy of More Hogwash

Oh, not more guitar wizardry
that hits you in the gizzard
when you least expect it
it leaves you wrecked in a blizzard of notes
with a flurry of quotes
and a handful of lines you can use in your biog
and it ain’t no crime, I do it all the time
and it’s not for the dosh
it’s all for the love of the joy of more hogwash

The joy of more hogwash
the power of the bish bash bosh
oh gosh, it’s pop tosh
the joy of more hogwash

Oh no, there went flower power,
look at me ma I can fly
I’m a fruit I’m a vegetable
god I feel terrible, maybe there’s
something in the brown acid
hold up now – it’s all gone flaccid
so much for macho
look out – here comes punk
are you looking at me, you swine?

The joy of more hogwash
the power of the bish bash bosh
oh gosh
it’s earwash
the joy of more hogwash

Oh no, it’s the same old junk I saw an hour ago
on the late night show
they were the next big thing
way back when
now we know they’re yesterday’s men
its a brave new world with such things in it
who cares if we win it, it’s not for the dosh
it’s all for the love of the joy of more hogwash

The joy of more hogwash
More joy of hogwash

LobsterCover Girl

You've seen the cover girl, she's looking kinda cutie -
initial reaction is oh, what a beauty in her way. She looks so brave
NORMA SHADY
I've seen the cover girl for sale at the news stalls -
I'm appalled at what I see, they're no good for you or you or me.
No no no good.
I find the cover girl so different from the other girls.

Cover girl, you can take me anytime.
I'll do anything for that vacant smile,
and it's done, and it's done and it's oh no, no, no.
I have admired you now for quite sometime
alone in the privacy of my own home (my residence).
Alone
My home
I think I will write a letter to you to make me feel better

Cover girl, you can take me any time
I really would throw my wife away - it seems that you are my lifelong dream;
although you find it hard to see,
that's real superiority.
Though all those other men, they covet you and view your charms,
I am sure that it's me that you want
in your arms tonight
I'm right for you
NORMA SHADY
But now it's gone on for far too long.
My conscience tells me that it's really quite
wrong to act this way.
Too bad.
So sad I find the cover girl so
different from the other girls.

Cover girl, you can take me anytime.
I'll do anything for that vacant smile.
You're really getting to this heart of mine.
We're gonna be together now for quite a while.
I think your greatest asset is your vacant smile.
You look as sweet as sugar, almost Tate & Lyle.
Pay homage at your front door, to you all heil.
I'm sure that all my friends would like you, everyone.
A mistress of disguise, but you're deceiving none.
BOOP BOOP!

LobsterNo Russians In Russia

There are no Russians in Russia,
there are no Yanks in LA.
There are no Chinese in China,
I guess they've all gone away.
There are no Arabs in Egypt,
there are no French in Paris.
There are no Turkeys in Turkey -
the whole affair's Greek to me.
There are no Serbs in Croatia,
there are no Poles in the sea.
There are no Celts in the Caymans.
(Did you honestly expect there to be?).

There are no Spanish in Malta,
there are no Scots in Peru.
This state of affairs will not alter
no matter whatever we do.

There are no Russians in Russia.
There are no Russians in Russia.
(There are no Russians in Russia).
There are no Russians in the USSR.

LobsterIt's a Wonderful Life

My boats are moored on the Med,
lovelies recline on my bed –
and to rejuvenate my karma,
I call my pal Dalai Lama.
I see something nice and I buy it
without even wanting to try it,
and later on (but the same day),
I'll most probably throw it away.

So come on, come on, come on in.
Come on, come on, come on in.

Around me are my works of art.
My people are terribly smart.
My fortune is indestructible
cos everything is deductible.
I'm friends with the rich and the famous
(the famously ignoramus).
Consumption is why I exist
(consumption and getting pissed).

So come on, come on, come on in.
Come on, come on, come on in.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, life.

Come on in, it's a wonderful life.

LobsterBang Your Head (aka Nod Your Head) Paul McCartney

If you really love me baby
Better then stayin in bed
If you really love me baby, bang your head

If you really love me baby
Til you fall down dead, she said
If you ever wanna make it, bang your head

Bang it up, bang it down
Side to side, round and round

If you ever wanna prove it
Then you hang it on a thread
If you ever wanna shake it, bang your head

If you think the life your leading
Is better then the life you lead
If you like the life your livin'
Bang your head

Well bang it up, bang it down
Side to side, round and round
Round and round

If you really love me baby
Better then stayin in bed
If you really love me baby, bang your head

LobsterAnyway Goodbye

The cat stayed out all night again
the kids were left in the pouring rain
the milkman says he’s ain’t coming back
the postman’s had a massive heart attack
we’re overdrawn at the bank again
while you were out the bailiffs came
the car’s not taxed and the roof’s got a hole
yesterday we burned the last bit of coal

And I have had about as much as I can take
it’s the final step we’re ever gonna make
please don’t take good care of yourself
don’t be concerned about the state of your health
cos the fact of the matter is I now know why
what I wanna say to you is anyway -

Goodbye
anyway, goodbye
yeah yeah yeah yeah goodbye
that’s pretty goodbye

Don’t eat healthy
avoiding sleep
forget about looking before you leap
don’t check regularly
the state of your health
spending money improves your wealth
Take fewer vitamins
don’t do sport
keep off yoga
and stay overwraught
avoid meditation just as
much as you can
use the zebra crossing only on the red man

And I have had about as much as I can take
it’s the final step we’re ever gonna make
please don’t take good care of yourself
don’t be concerned about the state of your health
well the fact of the matter is I now know why
what I wanna say to you is anyway -

Goodbye
anyway, goodbye
yeah yeah yeah yeah goodbye
that’s pretty goodbye

LobsterAnd then once again The Captain of the Pinafore (WMBR broadcast)

 

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