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from Songs (20th Anniversary Edition) by Ali George

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lyrics

I want to write a song about nothing
But a man said a song had to be a political gesture
I want to write some words that only few would understand
But a man said they have to be obvious to everyone

Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they want to be

I want to write a song about a nice cup of tea
But a man said a song had to be a political gesture
I to want a song about our poor old rabbits
But a man said a song had to be a political gesture

Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they want to be

I want to write a song that would seem mad to you
So that’s what I’m going to do
Just you wait and see

Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they want to be

Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they wanna be
Songs should be free to be about what they want to be

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from Songs (20th Anniversary Edition), released July 1, 2003
Written by Ali George. © Ali George 2003.
Produced by Patrick O'Brian.
Recorded in Mells, Frome, UK.

Ali George - Vocals, guitar
Jim Hopkins - Bass guitar

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Ali George Bath, UK

Ali George is a British singer-songwriter with a distinct fingerstyle guitar technique, mellow vocals, and an earthy songwriting style. Inspired most deeply by Bon Iver, Nick Drake, and John Martyn, he has been active in the southwest English folk scene for 20 years. His new album “Watchful Days” will be released in July 2023. ... more

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