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20% Lyrics by Banfi

The Travel Bands EP

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[Verse 1]
You know there'll always be people you don't like
You know there'll always be things that can't be right
But then there's passengers who lie
And fuck with your entire life
Just 'cause they decided
They deserve to make some new friends in Texas
Talk through bands and enjoy the keynote speech
They'll always be around just as long as
Someone else has dreams

[Chorus]
Sign over
20% for the Shiny Percent Man
Who wobbles around pretending he's in demand
10 more percent for the booker of bandstands
Who wobbles around with your career in his hands

[Post-Chorus]
Remember sunset clauses
They'll want a sunset clause
It's only standard practice
They'll need their sunset clause

[Verse 2]
There'll be some wonders you never get to see
There'll be some lovers you never get to meet
So it's a shame when chance gives you a man
Who thinks he's the next Peter Grant
By forwarding your emails
Dickens' villains are a handy reference
Blending Pecksniff with Uriah Heap
They'll always have an unhealthy preference for
Someone else's dreams

[Chorus]
Sign over
20% for the Shiny Percent Man
Who wobbles around pretending he's in demand
10 more percent for the booker of bandstands
Who wobbles around with your career in his hands

[Post-Chorus]
Remember sunset clauses
They'll want a sunset clause
It's only standard practice
They'll need their sunset clause

[Bridge]
S'not like the 3 of us are close to being saints
And that's a boring picture I would never paint
But then some
Folks have always trusted us
They'll always be there for us
While you're the one who stands there
Thinking you provide a professional service
I'll always wonder how you get to sleep
So lie down and let your empty head rest
On someone else's dreams

[Chorus]
Sign over
20% for the Shiny Percent Man
Who wobbles around pretending he's in demand
10 more percent for the booker of bandstands
Who wobbles around with your career in his hands

[Post-Chorus]
Remember sunset clauses
They'll want a sunset clause
It's only standard practice
They'll need their sunset clause
Credits
Banfi

Banfi

About “20%” by Banfi

Read the complete lyrics to "20%" by Banfi from the album "The Travel Bands EP". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

"20%" is performed by Banfi. from the album "The Travel Bands EP" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "20%", explore more songs by Banfi using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"20%" is credited to Banfi. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"20%" appears on "The Travel Bands EP".

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