This song was inspired by the
actions of two individuals who tried to censor our material.
One was an ex-band member who
had to leave the band after refusing to play "Dick Control" and "Porn Queen"
due to their explicit sexual content. He was, and is, a Jehovah's Witness.
He has requested not to be named on the CD. You can hear
his guitar playing on "tv", "Mr. Cheapskate" and "Orbit".
The other was Pradeepa's ex-singing
teacher, who continuously suggested we water down our lyrics. She objected
to rude words and strong political messages.
lyrics
Pradeepa - lead vocals
Clint Healy - bass, vocals
Mark Greig - guitar
Phil Bywater - sax
Adrian Kiraly - drums
LYRICS
©1999 cosmic egg
Have you ever really wanted
to say something
but you held your tongue
Because you were too scared
of what
people would think of you
(x2)
‘Cause if you speak your
mind you’ll offend someone
You’ll rock the boat and
create a scene
So we speak in riddles
and dance around the truth
But when’s the last time
that we said what we mean
Sucked in, you just became
your own –
Sucked in, you just became
your own –
Sucked in mate, you just
became your own –
your own censor – oh yeah
–
you just became your
own
Censorship – no fucking
way!
Don’t try and tell me
what I can say (x4)
I reckon censorship’s
fucked!
Don't say that. They'll
ban the CD!
No they won't. They're
too busy watching pornos in Canberra.
That's rude! If you can’t
say something nice then don’t say anything at all.
But they tried to censor
the internet. They're morons.
You go wash your mouth
out with soap young man.
As if. I’ll say what
I want.
What will people think?
Who gives a shit?
Shhh
Someone might be listening
. . .
Poo Bum Wiss, Poo Bum
Wiss
‘Cause we’re not allowed
to say
Shit Arse or Piss
(x2)
I have no desire to say
what you expect
And don’t give me that
crap about politically correct
Who are we to judge our
thoughts and say what’s right or wrong
Why don’t we make our own
rules up as we go along
Censorship – no fucking
way!
Don’t try and tell me
what I can say (x4)
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