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You don't need a record deal to make a record now
Just a laptop and some software, and someone who knows how
And you don't need a manager, you're managing just fine
You just need a search engine, a phone, and dedicate some time

Oh you don't need anybody else
Yeah you can do it all yourself

One day you might have all of those things that you don't need
The record deal, the manager, the whole world at your feet
But if you do it all yourself and get used to it now
It won't be such a culture shock on the way back down

You don't need a publicist to publicise your name
Just play a thousand shows instead, the outcome is the same
You don't need an entourage to pander to your whims
And you don't need a roadie, you can carry your own things

Oh you don't need anybody else
Yeah you can do it all yourself

One day you might have all of those things that you don't need
The record deal, the manager, the whole world at your feet
But if you do it all yourself and get used to it now
It won't be such a culture shock on the way back down
On the way back down

You don't need a rider, mad back stage requests
Just a sandwich and some cider, maybe somewhere to get get dressed
You don't need a driver as long as you can drive,
And you don't need a hotel, your back seat will suffice

Oh you don't need anybody else
Yeah you can do it all yourself

One day you might have all of those things that you don't need
The record deal, the manager, the whole world at your feet
But if you do it all yourself and get used to it now
It won't be such a culture shock on the way back down
You might get the publicist, the roadie and the driver
The entourage of sycophants, the hotel and the rider
But if you do it all yourself and get used to it now
It won't be such a culture shock on the way back down
On the way back down
On the way back down

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from In The Company Of Thieves (digital download only), released December 2, 2013

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