People said we couldn't play
They called us foul-mouthed yobs
But the only notes that really count
Are the ones that come in wads

They all drowned when the air turned blue
'Cos we didn't give a toss
Filthy lucre ain't nothing new
But we all get cash from chaos

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E.M.I. said you're out of hand
And they gave us the boot
But they couldn't sack us just like that
Without giving us the loot

Thank you kindly A&M
They said we're out of bounds
But that ain't bad for two weeks work
And 75,000 pounds

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I just wanna play with my hand
Are you good enough for me
Hiya boys, I'm the chosen one
Can't you fucking see?

I'm a jealous god and I want everything
And I love you with a knife
I'll take you if you're ready for me
I'll give you my life

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