Banzai

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Banzai

Written by Paul / Skeel
Vocals - Jim with Cat

Let us imitate the Japanese, after all they're imitating us
No not the transistor radio, maybe the espionage

It's a hard time in the free marketplace, where the big 3 were king
telling the public what they want, we built ourselves out of the game

Well the Japanese believe in some book of rings, and parents in industry
it's foolish to think we could work this way, We in the land of the free

Let us imitate the Japanese, after all they're imitating us
No not the transistor radio, just the automobile we drive
It's a hard time in the land of the immigrant, where the union was king
Asking for more while giving less, we priced ourselves out of the game

Well the Japanese believe in some book of rings, and parents in industry
We independent people of the world, we are the mercenary

We are the mercenary

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from Effect of Excess, released May 11, 2014

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Short-term Memory Kansas City, Missouri

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Short-term Memory Record 6 "official" DIY releases from 1983 to 1993. Originally a 3 piece "electronic" collaborative effort featuring Kevin Dooley, Jonathan Paul and Jim Skeel. These 6 releases reflect a continually shifting lineup of musicians and the change in sound with the departure of Kevin. More to come? ... more

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