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Hermit McDermitt Lyrics by Split Enz

The Rootin Tootin Luton Tapes

1979

CHORUS
I'm Hermit McDermitt, if there's a better way I'll learn it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, my irregular ways confirm it
I'm Hermit McDermitt, in my tower of ivory
If you find me, I'll burn it, you won't see me for dust
There's no one I trust, a Hermit I must be

I won't be your criminal, I don't want your laws
Your taxi cabs and cheap kebabs and dingy dancing halls
No, I don't want your wedding bells, no top notch salary
It's a cabin in the hills or a cottage by the sea for me

CHORUS

You treated me like an afterthought, and after all I'd done
Subjected me to ridicule, that's your idea of fun
Oh, city full of promises and citadels so grand
I said goodbye to you and yours, and left for no-man's land

CHORUS

Living in the wilderness brings out the beast in me
I know I'm not the only one, whose scent is on the breeze
Some of us have broken hearts or a price upon our heads
One day soon we'll all return and kill you in your beds

Whoa
I'm Hermit (yeah) McDermitt (yeah), if there's a better way I'll learn it
I'm Hermit (yeah) McDermitt (yeah), my irregular ways confirm it
I'm Hermit (yeah) McDermitt (yeah) in my tower of ivory
If you find me, I'll burn it, you won't see me for dust
There's no one I trust, a Hermit I must be

I'm Hermit (yeah) McDermitt (yeah)
I'm Hermit (yeah) McDermitt (yeah)
I'm Hermit (yeah) McDermitt (yeah)
I'm Hermit (yeah) McDermitt (yeah)
I'm Hermit McDermitt
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About “Hermit McDermitt” by Split Enz

Read the complete lyrics to "Hermit McDermitt" by Split Enz from the album "The Rootin Tootin Luton Tapes" in 1979. 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.

"Hermit McDermitt" is performed by Split Enz. from the album "The Rootin Tootin Luton Tapes" in 1979 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 "Hermit McDermitt", explore more songs by Split Enz 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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"Hermit McDermitt" is credited to Split Enz. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Hermit McDermitt" appears on "The Rootin Tootin Luton Tapes" in 1979.

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