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Bitter End
95
Rock
Bitter End was released on August 1, 1980 by Rhino/Warner Records as a part of the album Cross Talk
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Release DateAugust 1, 1980
LabelRhino/Warner Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM184

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Pretty Things
The Pretty Things
Performer
Jon Povey
Jon Povey
Keyboards
Phil May
Phil May
Vocals
Wally Allen Waller
Wally Allen Waller
Bass
Skip Alan
Skip Alan
Drums
Dick Taylor
Dick Taylor
Guitar
Peter Tolson
Peter Tolson
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jon Povey
Jon Povey
Songwriter
Phil May
Phil May
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jon Astley
Jon Astley
Producer
Phil Chapman
Phil Chapman
Producer

Lyrics

They say that bearing crosses is a religion in itself
But honey the strain I'm under, it's ruining my health
When we first met as lovers, we walked together hand in hand
But now that bridge of love has shattered, I'm such a lonely man
I'm not gonna be your monkey
I'm not gonna be your fool
I'm not gonna stand round waiting
While you're out there trying to be cool
At the bitter end
Well you listed all my virtues honey, and you charged a real high price
Well given this set of circumstances, I don't think that's nice
I'm not gonna be your monkey, I'm not gonna be your clown
I'm not gonna stand round watching as they lower you down
In the ground
At the bitter end
I'm like a knight in shining armour, honey do I detect some rust?
I'm moving one step higher, honey tell me, honey tell me, honey you must
Well I gave you all my confidence, and you gave me back just lies
I recognise amongst our best friends, most of them are spies
With all this poison in the system, love was murdered from the first
And though I practiced eastern logic, I just cannot break the curse
Well I'm not gonna be your monkey
I'm not gonna dance any jig
I'm not gonna stand round waiting
As you're taking your lunch with the pigs
At the bitter end
Written by: Jon Povey, Phil May
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