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Crooked Third Wheel

from Fortress Sessions by The Future Laureates

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"Crooked Third Wheel"

Music and Lyrics by Danny Surico

Arranged by The Future Laureates


Here we go with the stories, the same damn stories he told seven months ago.

And I could’ve lied and pretended I cared, but that ain’t so.

Now we’re bombarded with tales of the dolphins and whales that he swam with in Mexico.

And I could’ve feigned the faintest of interest, and he’d never know.



Here I am, a crooked third wheel. Can’t you see the spokes in my teeth?

Goaded by the elephant grinning, dancing on the table and

Maybe, Amy, do you think we were wrong the night we tempted our love?

It’s driving me crazy. I really think we oughtta…hey!



If he were my brother, I’d tell our mother I hate this stupid asshole.

But he ain’t kin, so I’ll let him win this trival pursuit.

You’re the girl on his sleeve but attracted to me. I can see it in the way you move.

I’ve got a bone to pick with you, Amy. We ain’t through.



Here I am, a crooked third wheel. Can’t you see the spokes in my teeth?

Goaded by the elephant grinning, dancing on the table and

Maybe, Amy, do you think we were wrong the night we tempted our love?

It’s driving me crazy. I really think we oughtta…hey!



Take me back to that evening on State Street.

Buried under covers, you made me promises that you wouldn’t keep.

You lied so sweetly.

Amy, why did you invite me today?

He needs to be put in his place.

I’m really gonna make him pay, pay, pay

For my bubble tea.



Here I am, a crooked third wheel. Can’t you see the spokes in my teeth?

Goaded by the elephant grinning, dancing on the table and

Maybe, Amy, do you think we were wrong the night we tempted our love?

It’s driving me crazy. I really think we oughtta…hey!

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from Fortress Sessions, released May 12, 2012

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The Future Laureates’ EP, Here and After, is a showcase of vibrant and mature songcraft. With the help of producer Chris Grainger (Wilco, Switchfoot, Sixpence None the Richer, and Kopecky Family Band), TFL has finally captured the unabashed energy of their live shows on record, pulling from their influences in modern rock, classic pop, rhythmic folk, and 60’s soul. ... more

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