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Frankly, Mr. Shankly Lyrics

Frankly, Mr. Shankly, this position I've held
It pays my way, and it corrodes my soul
I want to leave, you will not miss me
I want to go down in musical history

Frankly, Mr. Shankly, I'm a sickening wreck
I've got the 21st century...

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    anonymous
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     Jan 5th, 2011 1:02am report


    I have no evidence to back this but I thought he was attacking Robert Smith.



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    anonymous
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     Jan 21st, 2008 1:10am report


    This Song is an outcry the head of Rough Trade and his position in the release of the album.




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