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Suckerfish (Girly-Sound Version)

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Suckerfish (Girly-Sound Version) Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Don't give me that suckerfish shit, your love life ain't that hurting
And you always seemed to get what you wanted without flirting

You're not the only one who's used to playing dirty
And all I ever wanted from you is to leave me alone

[Verse 2]
So don't give me that suckerfish shit 'cause I'm not that strong a swimmer
But I'm not afraid to be moving in a slower river

You're not the only one who used to watch Speed Racer

[Chorus]
The the very first car in a race around the world (Go Speed Racer!)
Is somewhere in the middle of a race around the circle (Go, go, go Speed Racer!)
And the very first car in a race around the world (Go Speed Racer!)
Has got to wipe out somewhere
Well, that somewhere isn't me

[Verse 3]
So don't give me that suckerfish shit 'cause I'm not getting younger
And I'm not a floatable to keep you from going under
And you're not the only one who used to watch Speed Racer

[Chorus]
And the very first car in a race around the world (Go Speed Racer!)
Is somewhere in the middle of a race around the circle (Go, go, go Speed Racer!)
And the very first car in a race around the world (Go Speed Racer!)
Has got to wipe out somewhere
Well, that somewhere isn't me

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This song first appeared as “Suckerfish” on the third of three cassettes recorded by Phair under the name “Girly-Sound” in 1991. It was later released as “Speed Racer” in 2010 as part of the disc of Girly-Sound songs accompanying the physical release of Phair’s sixth studio album, Funstyle.

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