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Substitute
album cover
Substitute was released on July 8, 1987 by UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) as a part of the album Another Scoop
July 8, 1987
LabelUMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
LanguageEnglish
BPM
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Lyrics

You think we look pretty good together
You think my shoes are made of leather
But I'm a substitute for another guy
I look pretty tall but my heels are high
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just back-dated, yeah
So substitute lies for facts
See right through your plastic mac
I look all white but my dad was black
My fine-looking suit is really made out of sack
I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth
North side of my town faces east, which faces south
And now you dare to look me in the eye
The crocodile tears are what you cry
If it's a genuine problem, you won't try
To work it out at all, just pass it by, pass it by
So substitute me for him
Substitute my Coke for gin
Substitute you for my mum
At least I get my washing done
I'm just a substitute for another guy
I look pretty tall but my heels are high
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just back-dated, yeah
I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth
North side of my town faces east, which faces south
And now you dare to look me in the eye
The crocodile tears are what you cry
If it's a genuine problem, you won't try
To work it out at all, just pass it by, pass it by
So substitute me for him
Substitute my Coke for gin
Substitute you for my mum
At least I get my washing done
Substitute lies for facts
See right through that plastic mac
I look all white but my dad was black
My fine-looking suit is really made out of sack
Written by: Pete Townshend
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