Little Camus

from The Pandemic Songs by HAMELL ON TRIAL

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No denying I'd be lyin' and seen a lot of times
Ups and down circus clown, yes m'am I been around
Take a hit, never quit, chompin' at the bit
Took a fall, seen it all, I was wrong there on that call
Fightin' gloom in a room, anticipatin' doom
Bringing waste, sharing tastes, toptoeing just in case
Trying to cope, finding hope, the big man is a dope
I can mope but I joke, and we're running out if a soap.

(Chorus)
If I got to be locked up, quarantined
If I got to see the craziest times I ever seen
If I got to soak my hands and wear a mask
Who'd I wanna do it with? You don't have to ask. It's you. My little Camus. I'd face a plague or two. With you.

Well its simple there's a chimp who is spreading disease
There's a rat with a gat and he's got toxic fleas
There's a slob touched door knob and I didn't bring my gloves
There's a hoarder in the corner and his carts filled with suds
When you give me my delivery and you're risking it all
Nurses best with no rest on 24 call
Refrigerator what had ate her and they ain't got no space
And I'm muzzled and I'm puzzled when I see your face

How you copin'? We ain't open, though some say do
Wanna pally at the rally cuz they don't have a clue
A spastic demographic with a hat shiny red
Let 'em touch, miss you much from a hospital bed
TV's on, food is gone and I make a run
Barely clear, only here with a big sale on guns
I surmise, when it flies reprioritize
Hold tight for the gaslight and election lies

(CHORUS)

If I got to get locked up quarantined
If I got to spend my days avoiding Covid19
Getting trampled getting groceries that is my fate
There's only one person I'd want for my cellmate
It's you. My Little Camus

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from The Pandemic Songs, released June 9, 2020

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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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