The Proclaimers — A Way with Words

The sentence I threw up Into a paper cup Was such a sickly pup When it died I'd tried and failed to muster The words to bring some luster To thoughts that now we're dust-er So I sighed Well a way with words Is something to which I would aspire Though a way with words Is usually the first sign of a liar The captivating calls The verbal golden balls The memory recalls With alarm How as you peeled the bandage From round the easy language You really saw the damage Done by charm Well a way with words Is something to which I would aspire Though a way with words Is usually the first sign of a liar Oh-oh, oh-oh Oh-oh, ooh The sentence I threw up Into a paper cup Was such a sickly pup When it died I'd tried and failed to muster The words to bring some luster To thoughts that now we're dust-er So I sighed Well a way with words Is something to which I would aspire Though a way with words Is usually the first sign of a liar Yes a way with words Is something to which I would aspire Though a way with words Is usually the first sign of a liar Liar, liar, liar