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Mr. Meaner Lyrics by Dan Lyons

SubSuburbia

2020

In between a bright idea
And a cardinal sin
I wondered maybe would you join me here?
I don’t know where to begin

Will you do my dishes babe?
Will you scrub my floor?
Will you take my broken hand
For now and ever more?

It’s not like that!
He takes good care of me
It’s not like that!
We’re a happy family

You’ve been taken too far, pushed to the limit
Everybody knows your heart’s not in it
Close that book, cover your face with your hands and make plans to make plans

Dream big, live long, sing a mama papa love song
Dream big, live long, sing a mummy daddy lovе song

My, sleeper, you haven’t slept in a whilе
And big deceiver, you’re learning how to smile
Oh day dreamer, you haven’t dreamt in a while
Mr. Meaner, give us another smile

I am the lonely prophet waiting in the wings
I am the substitute for grandeur that you’ve always dreamed about
This is a wholly useless neurotic exercise
In love made as a product for dewy helpless eyes

The mystics they have told you on 0800 lines
That love will surely find you some where, some place, some time
You look whiter than a sheet in this early morning sun
Where did you put your ego?

It’s not like that
We’re a happy family

My, sleeper, you haven’t slept in a while
And big deceiver, you’re learning how to smile
Oh day dreamer, you haven’t dreamt in a while
Mr. Meaner, give us another smile
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About “Mr. Meaner” by Dan Lyons

Read the complete lyrics to "Mr. Meaner" by Dan Lyons from the album "SubSuburbia" in 2020. 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 Indie Rock, Independent, Aa (Check Description).

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"Mr. Meaner" is credited to Dan Lyons. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mr. Meaner" appears on "SubSuburbia" in 2020.

Visit the Dan Lyons artist page at /artist/dan-lyons for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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