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Hot House Ball Lyrics by Bruce Hornsby

Hot House

1995

We've lived around here most all of our lives
Did most anything we wanted to do
We will celebrate every 4th of July
Just a little tamer than most of the rest of us do

Don't light a match, don't play with fire
Pull down easy on the gas lighter
There's a shelter down at the veteran's hall
Living in the shadow of the hot house ball

We can dance in the streets any night or day
The big ball men built such a nice old park
One day we'll celebrate every halloween
Our faces as masks everyone glow in the dark

Don't light a match, don't play with fire
Step real lightly round the barb wire
Keep the noise down to hear the meltdown call
Living in the shadow of the hot house ball

Temper's hot, better pray for rain
Better watch out now for the gamma rays
Party time at the government gate

Don't light a match, don't play with fire
Pull down easy on the gas lighter
There's a shelter down at the veteran's hall
Living in the shadow of the hot house ball

About “Hot House Ball” by Bruce Hornsby

Read the complete lyrics to "Hot House Ball" by Bruce Hornsby from the album "Hot House" in 1995. 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 Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock.

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"Hot House Ball" is credited to Bruce Hornsby. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Hot House Ball" appears on "Hot House" in 1995.

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