Name: WHEN I USED TO BE A KING 08-17
Duration: P00H03M15S
Description: Track 20 in a series. This is a reworking of PLASTICS and with vocals. I'd always intended on singing on this one so I did and renamed it. It's kind of about bygones and things not remembered and past lives. Free download but any donations go to The Okra Project. Fight the good fight! Love y'alls.

WHEN I USED TO BE A KING 08-17

by Roddy Bottum

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Track 20 in a series. This is a reworking of PLASTICS and with vocals. I'd always intended on singing on this one so I did and renamed it. It's kind of about bygones and things not remembered and past lives. Free download but any donations go to The Okra Project. Fight the good fight! Love y'alls.

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GAVE A GIRL A THOUSAND T SHIRTS
SHE WAS PLEASED AND I BELIEVE HER
NOW I GOT NO MEMORIES OR
TRIGGERS THAT REMIND ME OF MY YESTERDAYS

WHEN I USED TO BE A KING
I REMEMBERED EVERYTHING
AND NOW ITS JUST A BLUR

I BEEN PLAYING WITH MY PUPPETS
ONE I PUT MY FINGERS UP IT
ONE I PULL THE STRINGS AND WATCH IT
IS IT HIM OR IS IT ME OH I DONT KNOW

WHEN I USED TO BE A KING
I REMEMBERED EVERYTHING
AND NOW ITS JUST A BLUR

TOOK MY SHOES OFF CAUSE MY FEET HURT
TRIED TO GET BACK ALL MY T SHIRTS
SAID SHE LEFT EM ON THE STOOP AND
PEOPLE FROM MY NEIGHBORHOOD Now WEAR MY CLOTHES

WHEN I USED TO BE A KING
I REMEMBERED EVERYTHING
AND NOW ITS JUST A BLUR

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released August 18, 2020
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Roddy Bottum New York, New York

I am a man. I'm aware of my genders limitations and troubled affiliations. I strive to be better. I play music in Faith No More, Imperial Teen, MAN ON MAN, Nastie Band and CRICKETS. I'm making a vow to share more. Starting now.

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