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Song Released: 1967


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I used to wake up in the morning
I used to feel so bad
I got so sick of having sleepless nights
I went and told my dad

He said, 'Son now here's some little something'
And stuck them on my wall
And now my nights ain't quite so lonely
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  1.  

    willydan
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     Jan 9th, 2009 1:16am report


    I don't see how this song is about masturbation, although everyone says it is.



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    anonymous
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     Oct 16th, 2005 10:14pm report


    Pete Townshend and other members of the band have said this song is about masturbating. (It's pretty obvious)




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