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We Should Talk About Money

from The Goodbye EP by James Bell

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"We should talk about money," she said
With a flash of the eye and a tilt of the head
And an ever so mischievous smile
She reached out fingers, and all of the while
A thin strip of sunlight was marking her shoulder
Reserving her services, plotting a course
From the white cotton blouse
To the warmth of her skin
"We should talk about money," she said with a look
"Why not email me dates that you're in?"


When she talked about money she glowed
Like putting the top down and hitting the road
Maybe she had a figure in mind
But I don't think the pound signs were making her blind
I don't think she was anything less than sincere
Her whole body relaxed as she leaned in her chair
From the nape of her neck
To the shape of her frame
I'm sure if she talked about chocolate or liquor
She would have behaved just the same


So I put in a song where my mind goes
It's the only safe place for it now, heaven knows
Aware so soon after the crash
That I shouldn't be writing a cheque I can't cash
I can't make guarantees but I'll do what I can
I explain as I lamely attempt the right thing
Out of temptation
The cradle of sleep
But if this fiscal winter gets chillier still
Here's a girl who could make me dig deep

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from The Goodbye EP, released November 4, 2013
Words and Music by James Bell (December 2011).

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James Bell Oxford, UK

Recording artist. Singer. Guitarist. Songwriter. Producer. Performer of traditional English music. Not interested in being famous. Very interested in making good music. Prone to stubbornly ignore the advice of friends in the pursuit of a singular and unique artistic vision, only to admit in a couple of years that, yeah, okay, that particular thing didn’t really work. ... more

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