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Motivation Lyrics by Tommy Stinson

Village Gorilla Head

2004

[Verse 1]
Yeah, you ought to see yourself
Through the eyes of anyone ever knew you when you were more useful
There used to be no place
For anyone who wanted to come play around your backdoor
Now they're sneakin' through your cat hole
[Verse 2]
Yeah, you got a lot of nerve
It ought to be illegal, always takin' up so much space
They never see you come
They'll only see you leavin' 'cause you always got your hands full
You even steal all the shadows
[Chorus]
Ain't the lies, ain't the freaks
Ain't your mother
But what's your motivation?
It ain't the wine ain't the creeps
Ain't your father
Tell me, what's your motivation?
Your motivation
[Verse 3]
Yeah, you said you knew me when
I was easier to be around, knew me like we were really friends
You let me wear your hat
When all I really wanted was to know why you wake up
Tell me where you hide your makeup
[Chorus]
It ain't the lies, ain't the freaks
Ain't your mother
But what's your motivation?
Ain't the wine ain't the creeps
Ain't your father
Tell me, what's your motivation?
Your motivation
[Post-Chorus]
I never see you without it
Tell me, what's your motivation?
I never see you without it
Tell me, what's your motivation?
[Saxophone Solo]
What's your motivation
[Verse 4]
Yeah, I saw your monkeycat
He's dancin' on the corner with a brother and his moonshine
Yeah, they're buzzin' like a beehive (Ah-ah)
[Chorus]
Oh, ain't the lies, ain't the freaks
Ain't your mother
But what's your motivation?
Oh, ain't the wine ain't the creeps
Ain't your father
Tell me, what's your motivate—
Ain't the lies, ain't the freaks
Ain't your mother
But what's your motivation?
Ain't the wine, ain't the creeps
Ain't your father
Tell me, what's your motivation?
[Outro]
Your motivation
What's your motivation
Your motivation
Your motivation
What's your motivation
Credits
Tommy Stinson

Tommy Stinson

About “Motivation” by Tommy Stinson

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