Looking Back
Diane McNamara
Lyrics to
THE CAT
DL McNamara & DJ McNamara
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He’s cool and surly
He’s over thirty
He’ll get ya girl – the cat.
His expertise
Assures to please
Hipster sleaze – the cat
Practiced stalkin’
Experience talkin’
You’re gawkin’ at – the cat.
Mystery lies in those cool green eyes
One long stare and they’ll hypnotize you
As you melt in his searing gaze
Your will is gone, You’re in a daze
You start your pitchin’
Roles are switchin’
Bewitchin’ – the cat
He’s not even tryin’
You find you’re eyein’
Tryin’ to attract – the cat.
Aloof and so alluring
You got him purrin’
Stroke your fur – the cat.
You’re movin’ in ready for the kill
You’re in control, lying low and still
Set your sights, He can’t get away
Then the hunter becomes the prey.
Looking Back
CHILLY HUGS
DL McNamara 2023
Driving through the desert in late October
Parked by the gorge ‘bout to pitch a tent
Gazin’ at the sunset sinkin’ in the northern canyon
Wonderin’ where the last five years have went.
Getting up the courage to ask the question
The same one I asked about a year before,
“Are you gonna marry me in this lifetime?”
You throw your arm around me and begin to snore.
Don’t give me your chilly, chilly hugs
And your cold, cold kisses.
I don’t want your affections if it ain’t heartfelt.
I been tryin’ to light a fire
To thaw your reservations
But I can’t wait forever for the ice to melt.
Sittin’ on the beach in old San Carlos
Time’s siftin’ through my fingers like the hot white sand.
Thinkin’ that I’ll ask you to tell me your intentions.
Are we just playin’, or are you my man?
Out of the ocean you come shining and salty
You cock your head and squint at the sun.
Smile at me in answer to my question
Give me a squeeze and then you shrug.
Chorus
Standin’ in the parking lot in early August
Watchin’ people amble into City Hall.
Checkin’ my watch and wondering what’s the hold up.
If you’re not comin’, well, you better just call.
Yesterday you said you needed time for reflection
Didn’t want to venture if there was any doubt.
Well now honey, while you’re considerin’
The clock is tickin’ and time’s run out.
Chorus
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PHYSICAL ATTRACTION
Diane McNamara & Doug McNamara © 2020
I don’t care if you make a lot of money.
I don’t care if you have a lot of honeys.
I don’t mind if you got my favorite liquors.
All I want is to get into your knickers!
It’s just a physical attraction.
You know, I’m lookin’ for some action.
I don’t want you to get worried,
‘Cause you know I’m in a hurry.
I don’t care to know your name.
I don’t want to play no games.
I won’t ask you, “What’s your sign?”
‘Cause, baby, you know I ain’t got the time!
It’s just a physical attraction.
You know, I’m lookin’ for some action.
I don’t want you to get worried,
‘Cause you know I’m in a hurry. (Oh, yeah!)
It’s just a physical attraction.
You know, I’m lookin’ for some action.
I don’t want you to get worried,
‘Cause you know I’m in a hurry.
I don’t care if you’re a good dancer.
I don’t care if you’re a kinky romancer.
I don’t care what you do for a buck.
I’m just lookin’ for…good luck!
It’s just a physical attraction.
You know, I’m lookin’ for some action.
I don’t want you to get worried,
‘Cause you know I’m in a hurry.
It’s just a physical attraction.
You know, I’m lookin’ for some action.
I don’t want you to get worried,
‘Cause you know I’m in a hurry.
Physical attraction, physical attraction,
Physical attraction, physical, It’s just physical.
(These deep and meaningful relationships are a thing of the past! )
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END OF THE WORLD
Diane McNamara & Doug McNamara ©2023
Markets crashing
Viral bashing
Germ Mutations
Testing rations
Toxic Dumping
Bible thumping
Wall St. jumping
Hopefuls stumping
Cellphone spying
Leaders lying
Masses buying
Hoarding, crying
Deacons yelling Christian ranking
Religion selling Preachers banking
Is this the beginning of the end of the world?
Is this the beginning of the end of the world?
Produce rotting
Food allotting
People starving
Empire carving
Hate stirring
Pain inuring
Dissent quelling
Emotions welling
Forests burning
Hurricanes swirling
Social distance
No one listens
Truth fading Story spinning
Ruin waiting Lies winning
Is this the beginning of the end of the world?
Is this the beginning of the end of the world?
Is this the beginning of the end of the world?
Lines between the truth and lies are blurred
Most revered of icons have been purged
Is this earth destruction well deserved
Is this the beginning of the end of the world
Glaciers melting
Cities sweltering
Earth quaking
Builders faking
Tyrant backing
Morals lacking
Congress trashing
Window smashing
Banks failing
Savers wailing
Adults looting
Children shooting
Armies killing Cyber trolling
Blood spilling Knells tolling
Is this the beginning of the end of the world
Is this the beginning of the end of the world
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