Rule of Thumb

from Dirty Protest by EX-WIFE

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Rule of thumb

Let me give you a rule of thumb…
If you’re on a family fun day
Queuing in the sun
When some old bloke breezes up
And slips into the front
If you’re unsure what to think
Here’s a rule of thumb
If he really acts like that
He’s probably a cunt

If one day you’re dining out
Quietly tucking in
And some fat bloke start’s talking loud
Treating staff like shit
If you’re unsure what to think
Here’s a rule of thumb
If he really talks like that
He’s probably a cunt

Self-obsessed and selfish
Self-satisfied and numb
I’m not altogether certain
It’s just a rule of thumb

Show some respect – don’t let them off
Show some respect – don’t let it go
Show some respect – don’t let is pass
Show some respect – don’t let them through

Rule of thumb

Tootling down the 370
Steady fifty on the clock
When some bearded bloke appears from behind
Roars by then cuts you up
If you’re unsure what to think
Here’s a rule of thumb
If he really drives like that
He’s probably a cunt

Self-obsessed and selfish
Self-satisfied and numb
I’m not altogether certain
It’s just a rule of thumb

Show some respect – don’t let them off
Show some respect – don’t let it go
Show some respect – don’t let is pass
Show some respect – don’t let them through

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from Dirty Protest, released May 1, 2022

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EX-WIFE are Billy Barry and Steve Meat

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