Monday Lyrics Blogging

This song is by my favourite band, Pedro the Lion. Frontman David Bazan (who also heads up another band called Headphones) is one of the most amazing lyricists writing songs today. Bazan is brutally honest, economical, cynical, sarcastic as hell and has a knack for writing really great single lines. This song hasn't actually been officially released. It was written for the album Control, but the song didn't make it onto the record. Instead, Bazan used the tune from Millionaire for another song that did make the album: Rapture (which you can download here). Millionaire - Pedro the Lion Working the casino floor Scratching at the corner store A camera crew at my front door Every car crash survived Every new song I write Every sick relative Each word of advice The good doctor gives Or fails to give Tenderly they call my name Singing this sweet refrain A ray of hope That kills the pain Hold on, all is not lost You still might win a million When I was a little boy Nothing filled my heart with joy Like dreaming of the brand new toys That I could afford to buy If my mom and dad should die Or if I won the lottery But either way The point is how statisfied I'd be I know it's hard But just remember That rich men are always Thinking of new ways To cut you in Hold on, all is not lost You still might win a million Just think how great your kids will be When you win a million