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Artist/Band: XTC
Lyrics for Song: I Bought Myself A Liarbird
Lyrics for Album: Fuzzy Warbles, Vol. 1 [1999]



I bought myself a liarbird

He came with free drinks just to blur

The lies falling out like rain

On an average English summer's afternoon



I bought myself a new notebook

Sharpened my guitar and went to look

If this biz was just as bongo as the liarbird made out



All he would say

Is ''I can make you famous''

All he would say

All he would say

''Just like a household name'' is

All he would say



Methinks world is for you

Made of what you believe

If it's false or if it's true

You can read it in your bible

Or on the back of this record sleeve



I bought myself a liarbird

Things got more and more absurd

It changed to a cuckoo

And expanded filling up with all I gave



I bought myself a big mistake

He grew too greedy, bough will break

And then we will find that liarbirds

Are really flightless on their own



All he would say

Is ''I can make you famous''

All he would say

All he would say

''Just like a household name'' is

All he would say



Methinks world is for you

There's no handing it back

If it's false or it's true

You can read it in your prayer book

Or on the side of a cornflake pack



I gave away a liarbird

A couple less drinks and now I've heard

The truth shining out like sun

On an average English winter's afternoon


I Bought Myself A Liarbird

Released on XTC's 1999 compilation Fuzzy Warbles, Vol. 1, this track exemplifies the band's enduring commitment to poetic lyricism and experimental soundscapes. The song features the distinctive vocal delivery of Andy Partridge, blending melodic sensibilities with the band's characteristic blend of art rock and new wave influences. It stands as a testament to XTC's ability to maintain creative relevance decades after their initial breakthrough, offering a listening experience that balances accessibility with intellectual depth. The recording captures the nuanced production techniques that defined their late-career output, showcasing a matured approach to songwriting that continues to resonate with fans of progressive rock and alternative music.


Album Lyrics: Fuzzy Warbles, Vol. 1 [1999]


XTC
"Fuzzy Warbles, Vol. 1 [1999]"


1. Complicated Game
7. That Wave
9. Everything
11. Goosey Goosey
12. Merely A Man
15. Miniature Sun
16. I Bought Myself A Liarbird
18. Space Wray
19. Rocket