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Pattycake Lyrics by ​sElf

Gizmodgery

2000

[Verse 1]
So they sucked the life out of you
So now what the hell do you do?
(Hey!) So your train ran off of its track
Back when Michael Jackson was black

[Pre-Chorus 1]
What you gonna prove, how you gonna prove it?
There's no need to waste your life, shatter and abuse it
Babe, I'm talking 'bout a time when a dime bag was a dime
No need to dwell upon the here and now, baby

[Chorus]
Let's pretend It's 1978
We're playing pattycake and baker's man
Let's pretend
The popsicles we ate all gave us stomach aches on our neighbor's lawn

[Verse 2]
So you called the chief of police (this is the pig, this is the pig)
And told him what to do
Called the zoo and the justice of peace
And told them what to do

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Sold your house and home, told your boss to screw it
Bought a time machine, grabbed the wheel and flew it
Way, way back into a time when a dime bag was a dime
No need to spend another moment here, baby

[Chorus]
Let's pretend It's 1978
We're playing pattycake and baker's man
Let's pretend
The popsicles we ate all gave us stomach aches on our neighbor's lawn

[Bridge]
Hello operator, please give me number nine
And if you disconnect me, I'll kick your fat-
Behind the refrigerator, there was a piece of glass
Miss Susie sat upon it and broke her little-
Ask me no more questions, I'll tell you no more lies
The boys are in the bathroom, they're zipping up their-
Flies are in the city and bee-stings are a crutch
The boys and girls are necking and asking you just

[Pre-Chorus 1]
What you gonna prove, how you gonna prove it?
There's no need to waste your life, shatter and abuse it
Babe, I'm talking 'bout a time when a dime bag was a dime
No need to dwell upon the here and now, baby

[Chorus]
Let's pretend It's 1978
We're playing pattycake and baker's man
Let's pretend
The popsicles we ate all gave us stomach aches on our neighbor's lawn
Let's pretend It's 1978
We're playing pattycake and baker's man
Let's pretend
The popsicles we ate all gave us stomach aches on our neighbor's lawn
It's 1978, we're playing pattycake and baker's man
The popsicles we ate all gave us...
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​sElf

​sElf

About “Pattycake” by ​sElf

Read the complete lyrics to "Pattycake" by ​sElf from the album "Gizmodgery" in 2000. 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 Pop.

"Pattycake" is performed by ​sElf. from the album "Gizmodgery" in 2000 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 "Pattycake", explore more songs by ​sElf 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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"Pattycake" is credited to ​sElf. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Pattycake" appears on "Gizmodgery" in 2000.

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