Lookin' Ok

from EP I by The SelfSames

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Composed By James Alexander Bell
Recorded, Produced and Mixed By Paul Bannister

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In her jeans, it’s a squeeze: you can see that she’s got it to burn.
Seventeen and she knows it’s a show and she’s willing to learn.
But she looks at herself and she hides, she covers her smile.
What she had, well he took it away: it’s been gone for a while.

But you know it’s true.
(I) Tell you every day.
How can you say that you’re not when you’re lookin’ OK?
And you know I do.
(It’s) All I ever say.
How can you say that you’re not when you’re looking so great?
When you’re lookin’ so great.

Getting looks as she goes, oh she’s got it: she’s getting along.
And it’s easy for her cos she’s got it; but they’ve got it all wrong.
When she closes her eyes she can hear what he said in her mind.
What she had, well he took it away: it’s been gone for a while.

But you know it’s true.
(I) Tell you every day.
How can you say that you’re not when you’re lookin’ OK?
And you know I do.
(It’s) All I ever say.
How can you say that you’re not when you’re looking so great?
When you’re lookin’ so great.

You’re looking so great: believe me.
Looking so fine.
I hate when you’re late, never leave me.
You’re always there on my mind.

Getting looks as she goes cos she’s got it, and she’s getting along.
And I’m looking as she goes and I know I’m not the only one.
She’s no longer the girl that she was, that I knew her to be.
What we had, well she threw it away, and she ain’t looking at me.

Now you know it’s true.
(I) Told you every day.
How could you say that you’re not when you’re lookin’ so great?
All I’d ever do.
All I’d ever say.
How could you say that you’re not when you’re lookin’ so great? (x2)

When you’re lookin’ so great.
When you’re lookin’ so great.
When you’re lookin’ so great.

credits

from EP I, released January 17, 2012
Vocals - Simon Howell
Backing Vocals - Manolis Manoli
Rhythm Guitar and Bass - James Alexander Bell
Lead Guitar - Paul Bannister
Drums - Sam Lee

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