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MOMMY'S NOT TALKING TODAY

from SONGS FOR PARENTS WHO ENJOY DRUGS by HAMELL ON TRIAL

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Children bring much joy but as my friend Alejandro Escovedo says, "There's a reason why they use sleep deprivation for torture."

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Where did my pills go? (gone) the bathroom doors locked tight (get the axe) the neighborhood it came awake with screaming in the night. (call 911) come here little fella (c'mere) I'll cook and you can play (not the kerosene) You and I are on our own, Mommy ain't talking today (mums the word)

When you pulled the lamp down, (ka-boom) She smiled and swept the mess (whistle while you work) when you got into the paint, she yelled I must confess (only like a banshee) Then you flushed her jewelry (goodbye!) she watched it wash away (that was the straw) Daddy minds the baby, Mommy's M-I-A (that broke the Hamell's back)

Then you shaved the kitty (me-frickin' -ow) Attached it's fur with glue (superglue) All across your face and chest you little rascal you (you need a shave) running naked through the streets (penis) the cops were called today (swat team) Mommy had a melt down, Mommy ain't talking today.

Then you took some pictures, (polaroids) of Mommy in the bath (money shot) How precocious, you scanned that photograph (full frontal nude) sent it over the internet (old friends) shown from coast to coast (new friends) and a great big part of Europe, Mommy's comatose (out like a light).

Playin' with the computer (send) you transferred all our funds, (broke as hell), we keep getting shipments of cereals and guns, (nice shooters), and your bride from Thailand (nice hooters), you're three what can I say, (nice work) I hope she does some laundry 'cause, Mommy wants to move away. (the farther the better), Mommy ain't talking today.

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from SONGS FOR PARENTS WHO ENJOY DRUGS, released October 7, 2013
Hamell: Guitar, Vocals, Keys
Ani; Keys, Backing Vocals

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HAMELL ON TRIAL Austin, Texas

Hamell on Trial is loud, fast music informed by politics, intelligence and a wicked sense of humor.
1995-Mercury Records-Big as Life, The Chord is Mightier Than the Sword.
1997- Choochtown
2003-Righteous Babe Records-Tough Love
2005, Songs For Parents Who Enjoy Drugs.
2007-“The Terrorism Of Everyday Life,” (Edinburgh Fringe Herald Award)
2012-New West Records -The Happiest Man Alive. ... more

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