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A track written about the bands departure from NZ to London in 1982.Originally called King and Country after the authoritarian PM at the time Robert Muldoon.

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MY LIFE

6.30 news on the television
I might be watching you but I'm not listening
A parking ticket or two for no reason
Can't get my message across to all these people
Why should I bother to stick around cos' it doesn't matter to me
I just follow the next man stuff the king and country

There must be more to my life I've had enough so I'm leaving
There must be more to my life the politicians are dreaming
So I'm setting myself free now

Then in the papers I find this crummy survey
How the kids of today have gone their own way
I see my life revolve around in circles
Two generations of the same person
Why should I bother to stick around cos' it doesn't matter to me
I just follow the next man stuff the king and country

There must be more to my life I've had enough so I'm leaving
There must be more to my life the politicians are dreaming
There must be more to my life switch off the TV
There must be more to my life this plane ticket can free me now

So I'm setting myself free stuff the king and the country
If my face don't fit I swear to God I'm gonna hurt someone
And if the DJ talks over my record again I'm gonna kill someone
This is my life this is my life...

I've got a plane to catch plans to hatch
Got a feeling' London's where it's at
A cheap suit a last farewell it's an opportunity to see the world
Don't leave guitars or drums behind
Let's see which way this Penknife Glides
It's my life it's my life...

© Cliff 'Skeats' Gravelle/ Steven Gravelle 1980

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from Penknife Glides Live At The Kings Arms, released April 27, 2022
Cliff 'Skeats' Gravelle
Steven Gravelle

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Penknife Glides Sydney, Australia

With the cut and thrust of British pop and a slice of pork pie, the talented song writing team of Penknife Glides have re emerged from the ashes of the 80’s. Join them here by exploring through their extensive back catalogue of hits, myths and beyond.

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