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Answering Machine Song

A song I wrote in college -- When I didn't have a radio in my car, coming up with lyrics was the best way to stay awake at the wheel. Please note, the chorus changes slightly each time, so don't just skim past it.
 
 
If you're callin' in the mornin'
just to ruin my day
save your breath
I don't wanna hear
what you got to say
 
If you're callin' after noon
expectin' to talk to me
I'm in school,
you'll have to wait
till an hour after three
 
If you're callin' me at night
and still there's no reply,
honey, I'm busy sleepin'
drinkin' or gettin high
 
Mornings just aren't good for me
I don't like the sight of the sun
I don't feel like dealin' with much
from you or from anyone
 
Afternoons I'm busy
I've always got somethin' to do
I just don't seem to have the time
to stop and talk to you
 
Night times are often lonely
I try to keep occupied
doin' all the wrong things
just to pass the time

If you're callin' in the mornin'
just to ruin my day
save your breath
I don't wanna hear
what you got to say
 
If you're callin' after noon
expectin' to talk to me
I'm at work
you'll have to wait
for a moment when I'm free
 
If you're callin' me at night
and I still ain't answerin'
you'll have to call back later
when I'm back from where I've been
 
Mornings I wake up after ten
dreadin' my woeful day
as I'll wander aimlessly
tryin' to find a way
 
Afternoons I'm goin' to school
or workin' a dead end job
Sometimes I wish I made enough
just to keep on top
 
Night times I'm always searchin'
to fill this emptiness
in the end I just go to bed
alone with loneliness
 
If you're callin' in the mornin'
just to ruin my day
save your breath
I don't wanna hear
what you got to say
 
If you're callin' after noon
expectin' to talk to me
I'm always busy
you'll have to wait
for a moment when I'm free
 
If you're callin' me at night
and I don't pick up the phone
You'll have to leave a message
speak after the tone
Written by harliequin
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