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Blow Up The Pokies Lyrics

Artist: The Whitlams
Album: Love This City

There was the stage, two red lights and a dodgy P.A.
You trod the planks way back then
And it's strange that you're here again, here again

And I wish I, wish I knew the right words
To make you feel better, walk out of this place
and Defeat them in your secret battle
Show them you can be your own man again

Don't, don't explain
Lots of little victories take on the pain
It takes so long to earn
You can double up or you can burn, you can burn

And I wish I, wish I knew the right words
To make you feel better, walk out of this place
and Defeat them in your secret battle
Show them you can be your own man again

And I wish I, wish I knew the right words
To blow up the pokies and drag them away
'Cause they're taking the food off your table
So they can say that the trains run on time

Flashing lights, it's a real show
And your wife? I wouldn't go home
The little bundles need care
And you can't be a father there, father there

And I wish I, wish I knew the right words
To make you feel better, walk out of this place
and Defeat them in your secret battle
Show them you can be your own man again, show them you can be your own man again..

And I wish I, wish I knew the right words
To blow up the pokies and drag them away
'Cause they're taking the food off your table
So they can say that the trains run on time

~Another man there was made the trains run on time

Comments/Interpretations
by bob on 5/12/2008 1:55am very sad with lot of meaning to it
by Birdie on 5/15/2008 5:47am Very sad, i played it at my boyfriends funeral last month, he was only 14 but he was hell troubled. he hanged himself and left a note saying no one understodd except me. when i was told that i was handed the note afterwards and all that i could think of was this song, wierd. But a wonderful song. Love it heaps. luv Birdie xoxo ♥♥♥♥ and remember no life is bad enough to give up on, you can always try a little harder to make it better. Help is never as far away as you think, sometimes its right next to you on the couch, smiling back at you. :)
by George Washington on 6/3/2008 5:27am OMG LOOK BEHIND YOU!!!!
by Shelley on 7/1/2008 8:17am I wish we could BLOW UP THE POKIES! They ruin so many lives, not just the addicted, but their families and friends...
by Lucas on 7/22/2008 11:48am Great song, haven't listened to this for a long time, but its got so much meaning. Birdie that is some very wise advice from someone who hasn't had nearly as much life as most other people, but has had to deal with more than many others ever had to. All the very best, take care.
by KISSKISS on 7/31/2008 6:42am I Only Heard About This Song When it Was Shown On Today Tonight And I Was Like I Know That Song From Some Where And I Looked It Up And Now I Cant Stop Playing It,, :]
by Aristocrat on 8/1/2008 6:24pm I work for the leading company in gaming (pokies) Aristocrat, Go figure i love this song! wish i could blow them up! but hey... then i'd be out of a job!
by Brayden on 8/12/2008 5:03am LOVE THIS SONG it has so much meaning and if i could blow up anything..... it would be the pokies

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