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Year of The Ratbags and Their Musty Theme Songs

by Troy Kingi

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Struan Mac
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Struan Mac Brilliant, what an incredible achievement again. Look up prolifically legendary in the dictionary and there you shall see Troy Kingi.
Ka pai tō mahi e hoa 🙂
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doobat This has got to be my most played album of this year. It just tickles something right in the old brain. It's hard to pick a favourite track, they're all so, so good. Favorite track: Freaky A.K..
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Evan Dub A month after release and I'm STILL listening to these musty tracks every day. Every song is catchy in the best kind of way, even the squeal of the pantry door in the first tune sticks in my mind. I love the lyrical depth, I have been on a deep dive of the people the songs are about and have learned a lot. Thanks Troy, I will NEVER boo you! Favorite track: A Little Knowledge Is A Dangerous Thing I.G. (Ft. MACEY).
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kurtly98 Just finished it. Not only is it the greatest album of all time, but its the greatest feat of human endevour! Oh, you thought climbing Everest was good? Try listening to Ratbags. Oh, you thought man on the moon was good? Listen to Ratbags. Oh, you think open heart surgery is a big deal? Get real - LISTEN TO RATBAGS Favorite track: Elephant In The Room M.Z..
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1.
There’s an ordinary family who always mind their business But sometimes things don’t go the way they’re planned When it feels like the world is getting you down Get your frown and turn it upside down We’ll be here beside you To hold you up, for you to trust We are having lots of fun my brother, my sister There are many obstacles good and bad but just say no to drugs When you feel alone Trust Stevie, Stevie with a smile
2.
She was born in Manhattan in 1984 Walked before she crawled Damn that girl performs The photograph it shows them eat together See how she likes french toast Still in a dressing robe Pre Chorus Am I hearing them say my name They’re leading me away Yeah they caught me in Morecome Bay Chorus Been Looking so high Been Looking so Low Been looking for pap paparazzo I know what you see I know what you know I know cause I am pap paparazzo Verse Lucy was on the medicine Neanderthal She showed them all That actions do speak louder Once you drink the powder Put a new face on And keep the scene together I’ll see you at the green room After yah left the red room (Play again) Pre Like a lion and his pray I post you through L.A No matter what you say Chorus I reach for the phone I see you’re alone Hello from the Papparazzo - o Don’t tell me you’re scared I see in your head No Hiding from Papparazzo - o Bridge I already I know - I only work alone Paparazzo im keeping my distance no This is my chance to glow now I’m part of the scene I’m part of the show Chorus Been Looking so high Been Looking so Low Been looking for pap paparazzo I know what you see I know what you know I know cause I am pap paparazzo I reach for the phone I see you’re alone Hello from the Papparazzo - o Ah Don’t tell me you’re scared I see in your head No Hiding from Papparazzo - o
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Age is just Numerical Can you believe in Modern Miracles Don’t you get old or you’ll be a Perishable Just like I said (Age) is just Numerical Verse Should I retire to the mega Boat? Or live forever cause I am the G.O.A.T? Breaking ankles on a holy dime He’s proven clutch sending to overtime Solo Hooping in the Luna light Alley ooping with an appetite Did I Splash or did I make it rain? Or am I only here to entertain? Pre Did I wait too long? To catch my own swan song Starting to feel all the aches when a stand Every little scar on my hands Chorus Age is just Numerical Can you believe in Modern Miracles Don’t you get old or you’ll be a Perishable Just like I said (Age) is just Numerical Verse Nearing my 4th decade I still feel young I better eurostep the Sally Lunn Watching newbies with an attitude Is my humble pie missing the gratitude Overstay our welcome till the tide change Till this winning roster gets the rearrange They picked me number one I gotta go Yes I know I know my fast breaks getting slow Pre They saying health is wealth Making super money just to prove myself You’ve had a good run Stay too long and you’ll be overdone Chorus Age is just Numerical Can you believe in Modern Miracles Don’t you get old or you’ll be a Perishable Just like I said (Age) is just Numerical
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Verse My Dear Blue Star When I move there you are not far behind Why do you walk……in my shoes? Should I Taylor make this Dream for you? Pre Too many roads to pick one right now Just wait to see how it unfolds Don’t put all your eggs in just that basket I’ve seen too much that’s why I ask it Verse This Paragraph It’ll be your epitaph my girl Go break the rules Show them all why the system needs an overhaul Pre First to the eye of the storm is the first to feel The thunder snapping at their heels Rinse the evil from the Golden Temple Blue star it wasn’t accidental Chorus They wanna clip your wings Cause a little knowledge is a Dangerous thing They wanna stamp out Queens Cause a little knowledge is a Dangerous thing No room for a cat to swing Or a bee to find its sting They wanna clip your wings Cause a little knowledge is a Dangerous thing Bridge All that I’ve learned I will save it for you when I return Till the knowledge is passed down There’s no - way to know - if it’ll live on I think I’ll be forgotten if fate allows Cause they stopped asking who what and how There is too many roads to pick one right now Just wait Hold them close cause they’ll remember when youve gone
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Verse Don’t know if I should fight Smile or say goodbye Leave the crowd in tears Or should I leave them terrified Artificially becoming weird Soon I’ll be the guy that never shaves his beard Can I mystify? Pulling wool over your eyes Pre chorus Wanna manipulate the moments Give them some attitude To make them cry would be a bonus Spit on their finger food Chorus Freaky baby I’m freaky But you already know Freaky baby I’m freaky But you already know Wanna be original But only i get the jokes I’m a two man show taking punches for the hoax Turned every stone to save my ass Now I’ve made a bed upon this broken glass We never had a clue Just a bunch of bad reviews Pre chorus Wanna manipulate the moments Give them some attitude To make them cry would be a bonus Get paid for being rude Chorus My cross combo Long ago Bridge Man on the moon I feel like you Disconnected too Cause we don’t think how they think They float well we sink We don’t mind if we don’t please Man on the moon I feel for you If what you say is true It isn’t true
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Are you an imitator or an emulator? Authenticity A personal creator, my views are mine Not looking to redefine Withdrew…… I left all that I new behind Only to find…… I was fine just looking for confirmation not a redesign. (Too much to get done but..) There’s not…… enough……./time (Sax) Not until…. I stopped thinking bout how others think About me…(pause) could I start to be Chorus True……… but now, ideas are lost somehow Waiting for the train in my brain to track uncharted terrain Manipulate my - words…… to have themtaken from my mouth and used as yours, no remorse - will I find a new wave Be happy driving auto , to the sound of your own tune, cause the only one to impress is you
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Swoop right in with minimal work Take the bag and all that it’s worth I know you’ve done it before Leave the pop but without the fizz Use my thoughts and sell them as his The Blonde on the Labrador Pre How could you ever eat off my name ( always waiting for the acclaim ) I wasn’t looking for fame Just some recognition Chorus They took my light For their own Ray of Sunshine They took my soul For their own Ray of Sunshine Heard my words coming out of his mouth Something I said when I travelled down south I did the time but you got all the wealth Oh no you’re draining the dough Have you got one original bone in your body? Cause everything you do sounds a lot like me Oh no I’ve said it before Pre How could you ever eat of my name (Always looking for the acclaim) Wasn’t in it for the fame Cause I hate being known Chorus Pre How could you ever eat of my name Shame shame shame shame I wasnt looking for fame Just some recognition Chorus
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They caught me running from the queen Been under her thumb far to long Now I can breathe open air but my breath is a poor mans Move over the ocean Loosen these chains from my feet Could I ever be a normal human being that’s fallen for someone? Pre chorus We’ve been kings since we made the crown But the gold only weighs you down Yes I wanted out of the exclusive club Cause I fell in love Chorus I’ll never be your first in line But I could never wait my turn anyway Don’t want my Crown Jewels on display It’s only part of my genetic resume Verse2 Give up all the comforts For a little taste of the unknown Cause now you can’t eat all the fruit from the trees that your grandma has grown Pre chorus Bride Beautiful lah lah love This love will pull this kingdom apart X5 (My royal etiquettes gone down the tube) Chorus
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Verse 1 Don’t speak Don’t make a sound Coyote cries a morning song for pastel skies Blank photograph Yosemite Sam My perfect aperture ready for the the solar flares Who lives in the Abyss? Sharp focus Im hanging to the edge of the cliff When the world aligns Almost stopping time I find myself out of my depth I’m aiming unaware the golden hours disappeared Chorus Bridge I’m walking in your tracks now Trying to picture your view One things becoming clearer Only you are you But I am I Chorus
10.
Verse 1 I was born into your media storm In the shadow of a unicorn Followed the calling of the silver screen I saw my daddy on a magazine Pre chorus Happy not to play a major part I’m only in it for the art Chorus If I find ways to be you I’ll play pretend If you recommend But if there ain’t no paper on the table Forget about it I’m leaving lickity split After chorus Beyond exposure Ain’t no pocket for your petty cash Won’t eat your leftovers Ain’t no pocket for your petty cash Verse 2 Remain mysterious if you wanna lead Cause your little cameo is easy to read Don’t quit your job if your paying the bills Might find yourself addicted to pills Pre chorus Happy not to play a major part I’m only in it for the Art Too many politics to centre yourself Where have all the artist gone Chorus Bridge Random chords After chorus
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Verse It’s Future…….Computer Designed in a square Electric Affair The Blue Billionaire Distraction ……. No interaction Or movement outside these glazed over eyes The new great divide Pre Few fight the tide To be glorified But Will he be satisfied? Chorus Can we stay muted without zoom The Buffalo in the room Quit Riding Circuit Sonic Booms The Buffalo in the room Verse Attention…………Invention He doesn’t care How he gets there His screen is impaired Its Social……. Ridicule Browsing at things We’ll never need Its time that recedes Pre Few fight the tide To be glorified But Will he be satisfied? Chorus Bridge I wanna be Who I was before I don’t know who am anymore It’s hard to ignore This program will never restore The stems that we lost Disconnection has come at a cost Im Out of touch This Glass is between Us I don’t know why we are wired wired wired why?????????
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Why did he shoot…… my love Something I gave freely I never judged Theres no way he…. Lives without regret Now he’ll never see a clear sunset Pre Let him go - cause he left a piece of his soul behind The Show…. It must go on so somebody stop the time This Path Is laid before me & nobody’s waiting in line My choice - got no……thing else Chorus When my mind has failed My heart takes over He lost his self It makes me wonder Here we are……again my friends Scrolling through the memories just before the end I see where it all went wrong I kept the mirrors & the smoke but it fooled no one Pre Let him go - cause he left a piece of his soul behind The Show…. It must go on so somebody stop the time This Path Is laid before me & nobody’s waiting in line My choice - got no……thing else Bridge (Though) Speed - I fake my dreams If I go fast this thing might last Years won’t let me rest But there ain’t no reason to 2nd Guess Chorus When my mind has failed My heart takes over He lost his self It make me wonder

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released October 7, 2022

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Troy Kingi Auckland, New Zealand

Troy Kingi (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui)

Described by the New Zealand Music Commission as “Our Northland Treasure”, Kingi rose to fame after the release of his first two multi-award-winning albums ‘Guitar Party at Uncles Bach’ and ‘Shake That Skinny Ass All the Way to Zygertron'. ... more

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