You’re With Stupid Now Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I don't know how to break the news, but
It's pretty clear you'll be asked to choose between
What you lack and what you excuse
In this tug of war
You can't say that they didn't warn you
Though you'd rather that they just ignore you
'Cause your devices are not working for you anymore
[Chorus]
What you want (Want), you don't know
You're with stupid now
[Verse 2]
You don't know how to manufacture
Sturdy bones with a hairline fracture
The crazy will of a Margaret Thatcher
That they've all got
Though you pay for the hands they're shaking
The speeches and the mistakes they're making
As they struggle with the undertaking
Of simple thought
[Chorus]
What you want (Want), you don't know
You're with stupid now
What you know (Know), you don't want to know
You're with stupid now
I don't know how to break the news, but
It's pretty clear you'll be asked to choose between
What you lack and what you excuse
In this tug of war
You can't say that they didn't warn you
Though you'd rather that they just ignore you
'Cause your devices are not working for you anymore
[Chorus]
What you want (Want), you don't know
You're with stupid now
[Verse 2]
You don't know how to manufacture
Sturdy bones with a hairline fracture
The crazy will of a Margaret Thatcher
That they've all got
Though you pay for the hands they're shaking
The speeches and the mistakes they're making
As they struggle with the undertaking
Of simple thought
[Chorus]
What you want (Want), you don't know
You're with stupid now
What you know (Know), you don't want to know
You're with stupid now
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
What you want (Want), you don't know
You're with stupid now
What you know (Know), you don't want to know
You're with stupid now
[Outro]
So on with the show
[Chorus]
What you want (Want), you don't know
You're with stupid now
What you know (Know), you don't want to know
You're with stupid now
[Outro]
So on with the show
About
Genius Annotation
Aimee Mann herself explains this song in the album notes to I’m With Stupid:
Kind of about my past record company situation and kind of about a big fan of mine – I have the most bizarre fans – who’s a politician in England. He’s very dedicated and altruistic. He really tries to do good work and change things and is always frustrated.
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- 3.Sugarcoated
- 5.Superball
- 6.Amateur
- 7.All Over Now
- 9.You’re With Stupid Now
- 11.Frankenstein
- 12.Ray
- 13.It’s Not Safe
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Background Vocals
Cello
Bass
Electric Guitar
Vocals
Percussion
Acoustic Guitar
Released in
1995
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