Don't Panic
14 Dec 2010, Music for the Blind, track 42
Make a song about not panicking
-sloth
running for the line
you let your ankles intertwine
as you're distracted by a thought that makes you scowl
opposition present
the coincidence unpleasant
your misjudgement is interpreted as foul
you haven't left the oven on
you haven't lost your keys
but you already let them devastate your tread
you shouldn't be distracted
while your challenge is retracted
for the stripy man is showing you the red
your reputation's shot
and your career's gone to pot
and you are known around the world as mister trip
your income's now a trickle
and your lady's acting fickle
this is all all from just a momentary slip
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CHORUS
follow what the chemicals
are saying to your mind
and your reaction to events will be volcanic
providence may bring
events where crazy is the thing
but chances are it's in your interests not to panic
(don't panic
no, don't panic)
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a shadow overhead
fills you with paralysing dread
as you cast your eyes above to see the sky
for all the reassurance
of this sunny day's endurance
you're reminded of the storms from last july
you're not the only one here
who would much prefer the sun
but there are those who are convinced that you are acting
for every time the word is said
your face goes pale, your eyes go red
just saying "rain" will guarantee reacting
we all know how it feels
to feel what your countenance reveals
but listen here, my friend, anxiety's undue
when things don't go your way
just shrug it off - you'll be okay
if you remember what it is you have to do
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CHORUS
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the world is full of little things
you mustn't let annoy
you shouldn't worry about everything you see
never let it get to you
that horse may be from troy
'cause either way, you're better off
if you stay calm
and follow me
'cause if you
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CHORUS
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