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    1. Drink Poverty History

    From the recording Go Long (2015)

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    Wouldja look at that Bono on TV again?
    He's Bob Geldof with a costume change
    And there's still no snow in Africa this Christmastime
    And good, 'cause wouldn't that be strange?
    Who does this Russell Brand guy think that he is?
    Isn't he just another self-important poseur?
    I get my kicks lookin' at chicks
    And hanging out with you hosers

    Drink poverty history
    Drink this thing into the black
    Drink to the things that you wish you were rid of
    They'll be there for you when you get back

    The afternoon world, with a two-beer shine's
    'Bout as perfect as anything can be
    And if you can keep it right there on the line
    You're a much better person than me
    It's partying with you, then it's partying alone
    Then it's do you even have to ask?
    Some people got video games and pizza
    I got a case and a flask

    Wouldja switch up the channel? I can't stand the news
    Saying the whole country's broke
    While I'm going in the hole just tryin' to make a living
    Someone's making a killing I know
    But they still take my card right here at the bar
    So I say just keep 'em coming
    There's still a sunset to ride off into
    As long as they keep the taps running

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