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jahbulon
I love this song, but can't quite make it all out. Anyone got the words? Thanks.
Charlotte
Well My old mans a provo with a beret and a gun
I haven't seen him lately he's always on the run
he looks so really trendy With his shoes and DM boots
Far cooler than those other dads In ties and shirts and suits

The Brits and police all ask me Each time that I go out
They ask me if i've seen me dad and if he's been about
I say mind your own business Just leave me alone
You shower are only jealous You've no fathers of your own

Chorus

On RTE last friday night A chap came on to say
Please give us information About the I.R.A.
He showed a provo unit As cruel as he coud be
I know one was me daddy Cause he stoped and waved at me

Chorus

Me da has got me worried I think he's going soft
There's half a ton of fertilizer Stored up in the loft
Are you gonna be a farmer da I ask him just for fun
He said dont be an eijit Pass the coffee grinder son

Chorus

At Christmas time its lonely Me da is not at home
The police are watching everywhere They've even taped the phone
Last chrismas eve They staked out all our indows and our doors
Then climbing down our chimny Came a Provo Sant Claus

Chorus

Me da is up in Long Kesh To me its just not right
I say a special prayer for him When I go to bed at night
Today it was his birthday I sent him in a cake
With Semtex in the candles He'll be out before I wake
Irelands_Son
He showed a provo unit As cruel as he coud be

this is actually

He showed a provo unit on security TV

ph34r.gif Up Charlotte
Charlotte
I believe you.
Personally, I just copied and paste as I do not have this song.
Rab
QUOTE (Irelands_Son @ Feb 8 2004, 06:55 PM)
He showed a provo unit As cruel as he coud be

this is actually

He showed a provo unit on security TV

ph34r.gif Up Charlotte

I thought it was:

He showed a provo unit, clear as clear could be
Werewolf
Well singers sometimes either forget the words or use artistic liberty, but the original lyrics actually say CCTV (Closed Circuit TV, security cam)
Irelands_Son
wacko.gif pick your own and sing it, cause no matter what you sing its still an awesome song!

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jahbulon
well, regardless of the disputed accuracy of one line, thank you charlotte for helping me out.
Werewolf
QUOTE (jahbulon @ Feb 24 2004, 09:00 PM)
well, regardless of the disputed accuracy of one line, thank you charlotte for helping me out.

Looks like someone's taking the Michael. Our quest for perfection and accuracy in all matters may seem trivial to some, but it is a holy quest none the less. laugh.gif
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