Snowball In Hell

from Then: The Earlier Years by They Might Be Giants

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Avalanche or roadblock
I was a snowball in hell
Avalanche or roadblock
A jailor trapped in his cell
Money's all broke, and food's going hungry
If it wasn't for disappointment
I wouldn't have any appointments
Side effect or drug trip
Don't tease me with all of your might
Side effect or drug trip
My panacea's in a Xerox shop
Have a nice day, you want it when?
Have a nice day, have a nice day
"I didn't expect to find a salesman drinking coffee this late in the morning.
How long you been here, Joe?"
"Oh, I don't know, I guess 30, 45 minutes maybe. Why do you ask?"
"You must be making a lot of sales, piling up a good income."
"Oh... uh... I'm doing all right.
I could do better, but... Ohahaha - I get it Paul.
Back on that old 'Time is Money' kick, right?"
"Not back on it, Joe, still on it."
Avalanche or roadblock
I was a snowball in hell
Avalanche or roadblock
A jailor trapped in his cell
Money I owe, money-iy-ay
Money I owe, money-iy-ay
Avalanche or roadblock
I was a snowball in hell
Yes, I was a snowball in hell
Yes, I was a snowball in hell

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from Then: The Earlier Years, released May 1, 2020

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