Co written by mother & son - Donna (lyrics) & Joel (music) Hourigan.
This is a song written by a mum about her son - and then he wrote the music for it!
lyrics
Hey you're a riot yo'ure a son of a gun
Never knew a man who could be so much fun.
When I'm looking for a good time
you go and get me one.
If there's a rumour of some humour,
you give me a tonne.
Then you bring your A game performing your schtick.
I'm laughin' so hard, I thought I'd be sick.
When you get yourself in trouble,
you just keep flappin' your gums.
You're a comic you're a classic,
Sweet funny son of a gun.
But I don't fall for that anymore
You're bringin' me an act but I've seen it before.
You may as well pack up, don't leave your junk on my floor.
Save it for another.
Don't fall for that anymore.
Bet you topped the class in 10 reasons why.
The problem wasn't yours it was some other guy.
Why give into your critics, that wouldn't be any fun.
Master of misdirection, oh yeah, you're number one.
But I won't fall for that anymore.
Giving you the tough love so you know the score.
My feet are firmly planted, layin' down the law.
Make excuses don't bother.
Don't fall for that anymore.
But I don't fall for that anymore
You're bringin' me an act but I've seen it before.
You may as well pack up, don't leave your junk on my floor.
Save it for another.
Don't fall for that anymore.
credits
from The Turnaround,
track released November 14, 2020
Lyrics Donna Hourigan.
Music Joel Hourigan
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