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University Of Lousiness
00:56
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Verse 1:
Welcome to the
University of Lousiness.
Verse 2:
I can't stand
everyone here.
Chorus:
From the teachers to
the fellow students.
I wish that I can transfer
to a different school.
Outro:
It doesn't even make
sense why I'm here.
It doesn't even make
sense why I'm here.
It doesn't even make
sense why I'm here.
It doesn't even make
sense why I'm here.
It doesn't even make
sense why I'm here.
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2. |
Cliques To Join
03:13
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Verse 1:
Can you suggest me Cliques To
Join because I am still struggling
to fit in to a certain group because
I don't know where I truly belong.
Verse 2:
It's the first day of the school and
I am yet to make new friends.
But I'm not sure if people will like
me so Solitude for me once again. Once again
Chorus 1:
I can't wait
for the bell rings.
Dismissal time.
It's time to Ride
my Skateboard.
Verse 3:
There are Cheerleaders, Jocks and
Nerds well none of them are cool.
Recess and Lunch. I go to the
cafeteria. I eat all by myself.
Verse 4:
There's this beautiful girl
walking in the lobby.
I said "Hi" and she
just ignored me.
To be honest it shattered
my ego well that's
just the way life goes.
Life is Unfair.
Chorus 2:
I can't wait
for the bell rings.
Dismissal time.
It's time to Ride
my Skateboard.
Rebellious
Type of Student.
I don't follow the
Flawed and Lousy Rules.
Instrumental
Chorus 3:
I can't wait
for the bell rings.
Dismissal time.
It's time to Ride
my BMX Bike.
Rebellious
Type of Student.
I don't follow the
Flawed and Lousy Rules.
(Repeat Chorus 2)
Outro:
Can you suggest me Cliques To
Join because I am still struggling
to fit in to a certain group because
I don't know where I truly belong.
I don't know where I truly belong.
I don't know where I truly belong.
Because I don't know where I truly belong.
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3. |
Girl Crush
03:10
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Verse 1:
Staring at the hands of the clock.
It is really boring in this classroom.
I want to do something else
other than school works.
Verse 2:
I can't wait to go outside.
I can't wait until dismissal.
The professor makes me fall
asleep while he teaches
Chorus:
I want to see my girl crush.
She is in another classroom.
I am taking chances
just to know her name.
She is such a popular student.
Every pesky boy wants to date
her so badly. I need to do
something so she can be mine.
Verse 3:
I really like the way she wears her hair
and of course the way she dresses.
I can't help it but stare at her blue eyes.
Verse 4:
I want to help her carry her books
and her notebooks. I want to
whisper something in her ear.
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
Ever since last year
I already have a crush on you.
You were a transferee student
from Stockholm, Sweden.
I love the way you speak English
with your Swedish Accent.
(Repeat)
I am in a state of Euphoria
every time I talk to you.
(Repeat)
(Repeat Chorus twice)
(Repeat Verse 1)
Outro:
You're My Girl Crush.
I like you so much.
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4. |
Indestructible
02:22
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Verse 1:
Indestructible is what I want to be.
Expendable is what you think of me.
Chorus 1:
You underestimate my abilities.
There's so much more that I can offer.
I rather be silent instead because
arguing with you is pointless.
Verse 2:
You have your opinions
while I have mine.
At least I am not shoving
them down to your throat.
Chorus 2:
I want to go outside to see
the spectacle of the rising sun.
I want to watch the planes as
they fly over the clouds
Bridge:
After 5 minutes,the plane passengers
will do a parachute stunt.
They are not terrified at all.
It takes a lot of courage to do
what they are doing.
They take a lots of risks.
Chorus 3:
I want to hear the Angels sing
while they're playing their trumpets.
They are there for a reason
to protect us from harm.
(Repeat Verse 1)
Outro:
And I don't care what you think of me.
I will go on living my life.
And I don't care what you say about me.
You go live your own lie.
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5. |
Scolded
02:06
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Verse 1:
My professor has
scolded me again.
I can't help it the
traffic is really heavy.
Verse 2:
If only I can teleport
from my house to this
University of Lousiness.
Chorus:
I rather stay home.
Most of the subjects are boring.
Most of the cliques are lame.
I rather sleep instead so
I can't be bothered by the
sound of an alarm clock.
Verse 3:
My professor has
scolded me again
for submitting my
homeworks overdue.
Verse 4:
The bully students
are picking on me again
just because I am different.
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
I rather stroll at the park
to feel the windy air from
the leaves of the maple trees.
I rather watch the sunrise
and the sunset.
I can't imagine life
without nature.
Verse 5:
The security guard
has scolded me again.
He told me that it's
forbidden to skate
at the park.
Verse 6:
It doesn't make sense at all
That park is an open space.
There are barely people there.
(Repeat Chorus twice)
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6. |
Merlynx Twist
03:19
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Verse 1:
Do you still wear the Ramones Tshirt
that I gave you 7 years ago?
Do you still listen to the CDs
that I gave you back then?
Chorus:
Hey Merlynx Twist.
How's life there at Canada?
Do you still remember me?
But it seems like Amnesia
has struck you.
Verse 2:
I have lots of chances
for you to become my
girlfriend but i blew it.
If only I have a guts to say
"I love you" and to
kiss you in person.
(Repeat Chorus Twice)
Bridge:
Amnesia has struck you so bad.
Do you still remember me?
Amnesia has struck you so bad.
Do you still remember me?
Verse 3:
Where is the closure
that I deserve?
I've been asking you
that 4 years ago.
Don't leave me
hanging on this thread.
(Repeat Chorus twice)
Outro:
It seems like Amnesia
has struck you so bad.
Do you still remember me?
It seems like Amnesia
has struck you so bad.
Do you still remember me?
Do you still remember me?
Do you still remember me?
But It seems like Amnesia
has struck you.
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7. |
Not Worth Vying For
02:38
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Verse 1:
The prize is not
worth vying for.
The contest was
rigged from the start.
The winners are predictable.
They conspire with
the organization.
Verse 2:
Your Ex-Girlfriend is
not worth vying for.
She already trade
you for a rich man.
He's the son of a politician.
What will you do just
to win her back?
Chorus 1:
What will you do?
Do you want want
to stay in your lane
before you go insane?
There are things
that are worth losing.
Verse 3:
Your motorcycle is
not worth riding no.
The tires are flat.
The engine is broken.
You will either fix it
or just buy a new one.
Verse 4:
The pancake is not
worth cooking no.
The ingredients
are already expired.
Just like an unrequited love.
Things will come to an end
Chorus 2:
What will you do?
Do you want want
to stay in your lane
before you go insane?
There are things
that are worth losing.
(Repeat)
Instrumental
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Chorus 3:
What will you do?
Do you want want
to stay in your lane
before you go insane?
There are things
that are worth losing.
What will you do?
Do you want want
to stay in your lane
before you go insane?
There are things
that are worth losing.
There are things
that are worth losing.
There are things
that are worth losing.
There are things
that are worth losing.
Outro:
The prize is not
worth vying for.
Your Ex-Girlfriend is
not worth vying for.
Your motorcycle is
not worth riding no.
The pancake is not
worth cooking no.
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8. |
Seatworks
00:33
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[Verse 1]
Do you think that doing seatworks
is just a waste of time?
We should be resting instead.
When we go home.
[Verse 2]
But We have to do it
anyway in the library
while we are cramming.
Before the class starts.
[Chorus]
Monday is the day I hate.
I cannot wait until friday night.
Monday is the day I despise.
I cannot wait until friday night.
(Repeat)
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Verse 1:
Is it really possible to fold
the paper 7 times?
Is it really possible to
travel using teleportation?
Refrain 1:
I know that you
think that I'm silly.
But who cares?
let's try to do these things.
Chorus:
These are all
undiscovered possibilities.
We are all scientists
in our own ways.
Our thinking ways
is ahead of our time.
Being so creative is not a sin.
Verse 2:
Is it really possible to travel
back in time by entering
the Flashback Machine?
Is it really possible to record
our dreams everytime
that we fall asleep?
Refrain 2:
There's gotta be more to life.
But who knows? let's try
to do these things.
(Repeat Chorus)
Guitar Solo
Verse 3:
Is it really possible to bring
back what is permanently lost?
Is it really possible that we are
not alone in this universe?
(Repeat Refrain 1)
(Repeat Chorus)
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10. |
Walk On Air
02:57
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Verse 1:
Here I am Attempting to
suffice my wants and needs.
I don't comprehend it. But is
it a 30 something mid life crisis?
Why others can easily achieve
something in a nick of time?
Chorus 1:
All I want is to walk on air
without depending on a tightrope.
I need to get away from this town,
The people seem conformists.
All I want is a breathe of fresh
air. I need to ride the 4 wheel plywood.
That thing and the music is my only
escape from incessant stresses.
Verse 2:
Here I am coping with too
many tasks to do. It's like I'm
underwater holding my breath.
I struggle to tread above.
And I don't want to suffocate.
Chorus 2:
All I want is to walk on air without
depending on a tightrope.
I need to get away from this town
The people seem conformists.
I'm sick and tired of the neighbors'
questions. I need to ride
the 4 wheel plywood.
That thing and the music is my only
escape from incessant stresses.
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11. |
Library
03:18
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Verse 1:
I want to read more
interesting books
other than my school subjects
just to pass the time.
Verse 2:
Guinness Book of Records
and Music Related Books.
Thank God for this library.
Refrain 1:
Thank God for this.
Chorus 1:
This library has a Pull Out Couch
and an Air Conditioner.
Who doesn't want to hang out here?
This is also where I review
lessons before examinations.
This is where I take a
nap when I'm exhausted.
Verse 3:
Library is also a place
where I listen to my CD
Player with my headset on.
Verse 4:
I am prudent because there
are student librarians who
peek on everyone. I might
get scolded once again.
Refrain 2:
Once Again
(Repeat Chorus)
Instrumental
(Repeat Chorus twice)
Outro:
Let's hang out at the library.
It's a rad place there.
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12. |
Battery Exam
00:15
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[Verse 1]
Are you ready for a battery exam.
It's like we're fighting a big boss
[Verse 2]
In our favorite video games.
It is needed to be done.
[Chorus]
It is needed to be done
for the sake of graduation
Coz It is needed to be done.
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13. |
Graduation Night
02:23
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[Verse 1}
Welcome To this
graduation night.
It is the night that everyone
is saying their goodbyes.
[Refrain 1]
To the teachers and to
the fellow students.
I never had Latin Honors.
Nevertheless I still graduated.
[Chorus 1]
Please go to that stage and March.
Receive your diploma and
take a selfie with your whole family.
Hey kid Congratulations to you.
[Verse 2]
After college, what do
you want to become?
A lot of students want to
become Lawyers and Engineers.
[Refrain 2]
But all I wanted was to be a musician.
Form my band so I can write more honest songs.
[Chorus 2]
I also want to be a Skater.
Even though I'm not as good as Tony Hawk,
Rodney Mullen and Bucky Lasek.
A Simple Ollie and couple of Flip Tricks.
I'm already satisfied for attempting to land those.
[Bridge]
What about you?
What do you want to become?
This is the real me
I don't want to be fake everyone.
[Chorus 3]
So be always you, Don't try to please others.
Do what you really love. It doesn't matter
what others say. Just always be you so be you.
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Jeremy S. Asuncion Manila, Philippines
My name is Jeremy Asuncion I'm an Acoustic Musician/Songwriter from Manila,
Philippines.
Music is my passion ever since I was a kid. My music is heavily influenced by Avril Lavigne, Blink-182, Green Day, Sum 41, Allister, MxPx, Gob, The Beatles, etc... I'm into Punk Rock, Pop Rock, Pop Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock. I used to be in several underground
bands.
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