Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Anticlimax Lyrics by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis

0

Now, my gift of crude invective is astonishingly high,
And I've quite a flair for fierce vituperation,
But I have to sit and watch the precious moments drifting by,
Just because my countrymen seek moderation.
But, ah, what verbal lightnings round my foeman's head might play
If I once became a freeman of the candid U.S.A.

Now 'a partly vocal crea puff with a taste for comic song'
Seems forced and weak and unimaginative;
While an 'economic shyster' I consider far from strong
In an artist with a claim to be creative.
I'd surely think of terser terms, original and tense
To fling abroad, while keeping to the strict Pickwickian sense.

For I have walked with bullockies back of the far Barcoo;
I've drunk with shearers, hit the track with stockmen;
And surely there is none upon the earth, I don't care who,
More famed for epithets that truly shock men.
Oh, I could 'trade a line of talk' to sting a heart of wood
Or blister brazen monkeys - well, I mean, I think I could.

Yet, when I reconsider it and con my lessons o'er,
I begin to doubt these mighty reputations;
Robbed of their scarlet adjective, their minds seem but a store
Of long outworn and crude reiterations,
And the fiercest trick of speech that these, my mates, can teach me now
Is to shake the ambient ether with, 'Oh, 'im? They silly cow!'
Credits
Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis

Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis

About “Anticlimax” by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis

Read the complete lyrics to "Anticlimax" by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis. 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 Non-Music, Literature.

"Anticlimax" is performed by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis. 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 "Anticlimax", explore more songs by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis 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.

View all songs and biography for Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Anticlimax" is credited to Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

Album information for "Anticlimax" is not available in our database yet. You can still read the full lyrics on this page.

Visit the Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis artist page at /artist/clarence-michael-james-stanislaus-dennis for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

A change of Air
A Bouquet
A Ballad of Freedom
A Blind Man in the Street
A Bush Christmas
A Ballad for Elderly Kids
A Beauty Hint
A Case for Kings
Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features

Company

About

Artists

Trending

Legal

Privacy

Terms

Copyright

Support

Contact

Features

Charts

© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.