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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Teardrop Explodes
The Teardrop Explodes
Performer
Julian Cope
Julian Cope
Vocals
David Balfe
David Balfe
Keyboards
Gary Andrew Dwyer
Gary Andrew Dwyer
Drums
Michael Neil Finkler
Michael Neil Finkler
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Julian Cope
Julian Cope
Composer
Gary Andrew Dwyer
Gary Andrew Dwyer
Composer
Michael Neil Finkler
Michael Neil Finkler
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Clive Langer
Clive Langer
Producer
Alan Winstanley
Alan Winstanley
Producer
Hugh Jones
Hugh Jones
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[PreChorus]
I've been living through changes, and I could swing for you
I can see the veins in my hands are showing through
But if you disguise what these things are doing to me
If you criticize them, I'll know that you can see
[Chorus]
Until you realize it's just a story
Until you realize it's just a story
[Verse 1]
Consequently, my reaction's getting rather strange
I can see your course of action leading to a change
[Verse 2]
You've gotta get ready for me
Is it real, or is it treason?
Is it treason?
[PreChorus]
I've been living through changes, it's not the same thing every day
I hope it's not my age, but I wouldn't like to say
Mirror-hopping days are a coarse reaction, oh, it's very hard to fight
I tried to find a plan of action, but I couldn't get it right
[Outro]
Until you realize it's just a story
Until you realize it's just a story
Until you realize it's just a story
Until you realize it's just a story
Oh, until you realize it's just a story (Till you realize, just a story)
Until you realize it's just a story (Till you realize, just a story)
Until you realize it's just a story (Till you realize, just a story)
Until you realize it's just a story (Till you realize, just a story)
It's just a story (Till you realize, just a story)
Written by: Carl Anthony Dwyer, Gary Andrew Dwyer, Julian Cope, Michael Neil Finkler

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