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(M Laurent)

I don’t want to write good songs
I’m trying hard to write bad songs
‘cos that’s the way to be popular these days
it’s no good to have a positive expression
big frown, aura of depression
it’s so twee to be happy anyway
and I’ve got my image to think about
I’ve got my image to think about
I’ve got my image to think about.

In the magazines and on the tv
people tell me the way I’m supposed to be
You’ve got to wear this and you’ve got to drink that
Well I’m committed, I’ve got the passion
but I don’t have the budget to keep up with the fashion
I’ll mortgage my house for that new pair of jeans
‘cos I’ve got my image to think about
I’ve got my image to think about
I’ve got my image to think about.

But who made the rules? Who made the rules?
Well if it wasn’t me, I think it might’ve been you.

So here I am on the big stage
though it might not appear that way
I’m stepping out like it just might be
And I wonder what you might be saying
about my hairdo, about my playing
Oh what in the world does the world think of me?
‘cos I’ve got my image to think about
I’ve got my image to think about
I’ve got my image to think about
I’ve got my image.

but who made the rules? Who made the rules?

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from Background, released March 27, 2001

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Mark Laurent Auckland, New Zealand

I've been a professional guitarist/singer/songwriter for 40 years, & I've recorded & worked on many albums. I'm also an author with 4 collections of poetry & an illustrated children's storybook published, & I've written articles & reviews for various magazines. I live in Auckland, New Zealand. As well as cafes, concerts & churches I also do a bit of busking to keep in touch with the 'real world'. ... more

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