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Written by Louis Barabbas
Recorded at WR Audio

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So you got new laws
You think may cause
Some civil wars
Well don't you worry
There's all to gain
Check the weathervane
You bring the rain
I'll bring the brolly
Shatter those taboos
What have you really got to lose
It's a good day to bury bad news

There is no need to lie
It's easy as pie
Believe me I
Can share your burden
Boy take heed
And follow my lead
'Cos all you need's a good diversion
Celebrity accused
Of giving somebody a bruise?
It's a good day to bury bad news

You want to legislate
But fear they'll hate
Your police state
Well don't be concerned
Doubts are raised
But we're not fazed
Check the final page
'Cos there you'll learn
When the world blows a fuse
Chaos ensues
That's a good day to bury bad news

This ain't no joke
'Cos we're the folk
Who shine the mirrors and pump the smoke
Don't be mistook
Take a closer look
'Cos what's a dagger without a cloak?
Military coups
Must I really give you clues?
It's a good day to bury bad news

I'm not afraid to say
Mistakes were made
But in all good faith
Well ain't that something?
It's our job
To see through the fog
While the drains are clogged
With yesterday's bunting
Sit back and choose
From all the menus
A good day to bury bad news

Beneath the mechanism
Of the political position
A problem has arisen
That demands a new revision
This eternal terrorism
Leads to untenable schism
And the people's decision?
Sign a new petition!

Power abused?
Fetch my thumbscrews!
It's a good day to bury bad
A good day to bury bad
A good day to bury bad news

Dig a hole
Dig a hole
Dig a hole hole hole
It's a good day to bury bad news
Fill it in
In in in
It's a good day to bury bad news
Dig a hole
Fill it in
You're on a roll
If you can spin
Why choose a bitter pill
When there's sweet medicine
While the people enthuse
And the journalists snooze
It's a good day to bury bad news

credits

from Project Fear: Four Songs About Modern Politics, released July 13, 2016
Louis Barabbas - Writer, Vocals
Biff Roxby - Bass, Vocals
Fran Lydiatt - Piano, Vocals
Tom Cleghorn - Drums
Dan Watkins - Engineer

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Louis Barabbas Manchester, UK

Louis Barabbas is a writer, performer and firefighter, best known for caustic love songs and energetic stage shows.

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