The Stanza

from RATBOY by Ratboys

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lyrics

I have a history of loving all the wrong guys
In high school we studied Stalin, said I love that guy
But I am cursed, oh yeah I'm cursed all right
In high school we studied Marx, yeah he had pretty eyes

But I wonder why and where we have to go

I have a tendency of biting my nails when I'm bored
Sit on my computer for nothing, writing I'm so bored
But I am trapped beneath my bed, oh lord
Sit on my computer for something to occupy my time

But I wonder why and where we have to go

I have a penalty that I like to pay at night
In high school I got yelled at by one of the wrong guys
But I am first, oh yeah I'm first in line
In college someone told me that I have pretty eyes

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from RATBOY, released April 1, 2011

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Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC)

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May 2

Roadrunner

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May 3

Brooklyn Paramount

Brooklyn, NY
May 4

College Street Music Hall

New Haven, CT
May 6

History

Toronto, ON
May 7

Stage AE

Pittsburgh, PA
May 8

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Philadelphia, PA
May 10

The Anthem

Washington, DC
May 11

DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

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May 12

The Eastern

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Majestic Theatre

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May 15

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May 17

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St Louis, MO
May 18

Riverside Theatre - WI

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May 19

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Ryman Auditorium

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May 31

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Brixton, UK
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The Joiners

Southampton, UK
Jun 4

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Nottingham, UK
Jun 5

The Rum Shack

Glasgow, UK
Jun 6

Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen

Leeds, UK
Jun 7

Best Kept Secret

Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
Jun 28

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North Adams, MA
Jul 12

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Bend, OR
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Oakland, CA
Jul 14

The Bellwether

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Jul 15

The Bellwether

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Mission Ballroom

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Jul 24

Sandy Amphitheater

Sandy, UT
Jul 27

Spokane Pavilion

Spokane, WA
Aug 2

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Bellingham, WA
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Remlinger Farms

Carnation, WA

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