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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Element of Crime
Element of Crime
Performer
John Cale
John Cale
Keyboards
Sven Regener
Sven Regener
Vocals
Veto
Veto
Bass Guitar
Jakob Ilja
Jakob Ilja
Guitar
Richard Pappik
Richard Pappik
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Cale
John Cale
Composer
Sven Regener
Sven Regener
Composer
Veto
Veto
Composer
Richard Pappik
Richard Pappik
Composer
Eckard Fietze-Fischer
Eckard Fietze-Fischer
Composer
Jakob Friderichs
Jakob Friderichs
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Cale
John Cale
Producer
Dave Young
Dave Young
Recording Engineer
Zuni
Zuni
Assistant Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You had to get rid of your cat
As you said because of lack of food
You ain't got even money for that
You must be in a very strange mood
[Verse 2]
You fucked up your life
You fucked up your life
Your life is a mess
But I wonder why you sit there and smile
Why do you smile?
[Verse 3]
Why did you show me your flat?
To think of it gives me the creeps
It's as dark as an asshole by night
It's so damp and cold, it makes me sad
[Verse 4]
You fucked up your life
You fucked up your life
Your life is a mess
But I wonder why you sit there and smile
Why do you smile?
[Verse 5]
You've always been a very smart child
We always had a lot of plans
We always thought you'd make it in life
Why don't you even wash your hands?
[Verse 6]
You fucked up your life
You fucked up your life
Your life is a mess
But I wonder why you sit there and smile
Why do you smile?
Please, don't you smile
Don't you smile
Please, don't you smile
Don't you smile
Don't you smile
Don't you smile
Don't you smile
Please, don't you smile
Written by: Eckard Fietze-Fischer, Jakob Friderichs, John Cale, Richard Pappik, Sven Regener

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