A Way with Words
Unmasking Charm: Decoding The Proclaimers' 'A Way with Words'
Lyrics
The sentence I threw up
The expression or statement I made
Into a paper cup
Into a disposable container made of paper
Was such a sickly pup
Refers to a weak or feeble idea or statement
When it died
When it was no longer valid or effective
I'd tried and failed to muster
I attempted and failed to gather
The words to bring some lustre
The words to add brilliance or shine
To thoughts that now were dust-er
To thoughts that were now mere dust
So, I sighed
So, I sighed in disappointment
Well a way with words
Having a skillful use of language
Is something to which I would aspire
Is a quality I want to achieve
Though a way with words
However, a skillful use of words
Is usually the first sign of a liar
Is often an indication that someone is dishonest
The captivating calls
The captivating and alluring statements
The verbal golden balls
Artful and persuasive language
The memory recalls
The recollections of memory
With alarm
Causing concern or apprehension
How as you peeled the bandage
While you uncovered the simple and straightforward words
From round the easy language
From the easily understandable language
You really saw the damage
You truly witnessed the harm
Done by charm
Caused by charm or charisma
Well a way with words
Having a skillful use of language
Is something to which I would aspire
Is a quality I want to achieve
Though a way with words
However, a skillful use of words
Is usually the first sign of a liar
Is often an indication that someone is dishonest
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-The sentence I threw up
The expression or statement I made
Into a paper cup
Into a disposable container made of paper
Was such a sickly pup
Refers to a weak or feeble idea or statement
When it died
When it was no longer valid or effective
I'd tried and failed to muster
I attempted and failed to gather
The words to bring some lustre
The words to add brilliance or shine
To thoughts that now were dust-er
To thoughts that were now mere dust
So, I sighed
So, I sighed in disappointment
Well a way with words
Having a skillful use of language
Is something to which I would aspire
Is a quality I want to achieve
Though a way with words
However, a skillful use of words
Is usually the first sign of a liar
Is often an indication that someone is dishonest
Yes a way with words
Yes, having a skillful use of language
Is something to which I do aspire
Is a quality I want to achieve
Though a way with words
However, a skillful use of words
Is usually the first sign of a liar
Is often an indication that someone is dishonest
Liar, liar
Someone who is not truthful
Liar
Someone who is not
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