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The Gamer
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Another 'Gambler' parody, about people who can play the GameBoy, and those who can't
parody funny satire
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Parody artist with a penchant for wit and wordplay
This isn't a band, it's just me... I write songs, usually parodies, and occasionally get the chance to record stuff. This seemed like a good sort of site to give people access to the recordings. I hope you like them: I like to think they're kind of funny
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Genre
Podcasts • Comedy
Charts
Peak #52
Peak in subgenre #10
Author
Phil Alexander/Rogers
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Phil Alexander
Uploaded
February 03, 2006
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MP3 3.2 MB • 128 kbps • 3:31
Story behind the song
Well, if you're gonna play the GameBoy, you gotta learn to play it right...
Lyrics
On a warm summer's evening On a train bound for nowhere I came across a gamer Playing his GameBoy Advance I couldn't help a-staring O'er his shoulder at him playing Though many hours were passing I still stood there in a trance He said "Pop, I've made a life Out o' winning competitions An' I can out-play anyone At Super-Mar-ee-o So, if you're really into playing Then lose the inhibitions, and I feel like a laugh, and so I'll let you have a go" So he handed me the gadget And I started on his level Straight off I missed the platform And very quickly died It was not at all impressive I could tell by his expression He said, if you're gonna play the GameBoy You got to learn to play it right You got to know when to jump 'em Know when to thump 'em Know when to run away Know when to duck You never watch your scorin' 'Cause it's most unfashionable But you'll make that high score table With a little bit of luck To cut the story short I kept falling and dying It didn't stop me trying But it still did no damn good I headbutted the bullets And tripped traps like a cretin And I wouldn't mind a-bettin' That wee bastard knew I would You see, my total lack of talent Amused the little blighter And as he giggled, well, I felt The anger rise in me Ah.. this patronizing pipsqueak He's a gamer - I'm a fighter So I made that bloody GameBoy An Advanced supposit'ry You've got to know when to boot 'em Know when to shoot 'em Know what's a power-up Know what's a trap Though it's kind of funny Watchin' someone who's unable Don't laugh: if he's unstable You might end up in the crap You got to know how it's done, too Know where to run to Know when to hit the deck, Know when to miss You never laugh or giggle When you're watching someone playing And if you're hearing what I'm saying You ain't gonna take the piss You got to know when to jump 'em Know when to thump 'em Know when to run away Know when to duck You never watch your scorin' 'Cause it's most unfashionable But you'll make that high score table With a little bit of luck
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