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Nice Guy

from Under The Sun by Rory Newman

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Hey man, now why’s it got to be this way?
Don’t pretend that she’s the one to blame
Hey man, it’s a sad and sorry game you play
And I know ‘cause I’ve played it much the same

You’re always trying to be the gentleman
But your designs are on a different end
You’re only waiting for to make your move
You’ve got something to prove

But kindness is not a form of currency
You fork out just so everyone can see
Hey man, if you’d ditch the negativity
Then you’d see you’re barking up an empty tree

And you’ll get nowhere baying like a cur
Your endless litany of empty slurs
The darker corners of your rich inner world
Are not impressing her

You’re no nice guy
You keep on saying that you are
But I can see it in your eyes
You got two faces
And a one track mind
Whole lotta nerve
But you got no spine

Hey man, why you acting like a little boy?
Like the world has gotta make it up to you?
Hey man, I know it makes you real annoyed
But we all have got the right to pick and choose

I hope one day you’re gonna get real tired
Of playing Pierrot in this pantomime
‘Cause Harlequin got Columbine every single time
While that clown watched on and pined

You’re no nice guy
You keep on saying that you are
But I can see it in your eyes
You got two faces
And a one track mind
Whole lotta nerve
But you got no spine

So why don’t you come clean?
A woman’s not some kind of a vending machine
Dispensing love at the push of a button
She never promised nothing
To you

You’re no nice guy
You keep on saying that you are
But I can see it in your eyes
You got two faces
And a one track mind
Whole lotta nerve
But you got no spine

You’re no nice guy
You can repeat it and repeat it
But it still remains a lie
You got two faces
And a dead end road in your mind
But you got no spine

credits

from Under The Sun, released May 31, 2020
Recorded at Rolling Stock Recording Rooms, Collingwood, Victoria.
Mixed & Mastered by Myles Mumford.

Vocals, guitars and keys - Rory Newman
Bass and vocals - Sean Connolly
Drums, percussion and vocals - Matt Salisbury

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Rory Newman Melbourne, Australia

Hailing from Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Singer songwriter Rory Newman is now based in Melbourne, Victoria, and is joined by Sean Connolly on bass and Matt Salisbury on drums. Rory’s songs combine thoughtful lyrical storytelling, a unique voice and a musical style that has its roots in the Americana and rock ‘n roll of yesterday, but which nonetheless feels fresh and contemporary. ... more

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