David Watts, The Jam (1978), The Kinks (1967)

“I am a dull and simple lad
Cannot tell water from champagne
And I have never met the queen …”

Kinks:


 
Jam:


 
(I loved the Jam more than life itself, back in my days of imaginary Mod utopia.)

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I am a dull and simple lad
Cannot tell water from champagne
And I have never met the queen
And I wish I could have all that he has got
I wish I could be like David Watts

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And when I lie on my pillow at night
I dream I could fight like David Watts
Lead the school team to victory
And take my exams and pass the lot

(Wish I could be)
Wish I could be like David Watts
(Wish I could be)
Wish I could be like David Watts
(Wish I could be)
Conduct my life like David Watts
(Wish I could be)
I wish I could be like David Watts

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He is the head boy at the school
He is the captain of the team
He is so gay and fancy free
And I wish all his money belonged to me
I wish I could be like David Watts

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And all the girls in the neighborhood
Try to go out with David Watts
They try their best but can’t succeed
For he is of pure and noble breed

Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like
Wish I could be like

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2 thoughts on “David Watts, The Jam (1978), The Kinks (1967)”

  1. The Jam. Wow. Take me back to the best time of my life(until I met my wife).

    “Its funny how you never knew what my name was.
    Our only contact was a form for the election.
    Now you got yourself in trouble.
    Now you want me to help you out.”
    –Little Boy Soldiers.

    Thanks for the clip.

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