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I had a really funny conversation about fame and the concept of a British "Dandy" with some friends. It seems that whenever someone gets superstar famous they have a rumor about their sexuality. There's always a friend of a friend who knows someone who... I think the entire concept is curious. This song plays with the notions of closeted stars and curious people.

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I think that you’re kinda wild,
but is that Wilde with an “e”
You’re man enough for the movies,
but you would rather the the…
…ate’er out for the image. Play it up for the crowd
Get a couple drinks in ya and you’re coming out proud
You’re a little bit rough & a little bit randy

(You’re made of much finer stuff)
You are a real Butch Dandy
Lick it down to the center in the hard shell candy
(You got the sugar and spice)
You are a real Butch Dandy

You work it out in the week so you can go to the ball
Where all the teenagers tweak
and they cum when you call
Boy in another direction you’re the director’s boy
Will you return his affection, are you coming off coy CHORUS:

Bridge: With just a hint of a lisp,
you keep the tailoring crisp
It’s written up in the rags
when you’re at home its a drag

You can just blow it off, leave the talk on the shelf
But are you being your image or are you being yourself
You’ve got to smile for the photos,
you might as well have some fun
Just leave behind #2 and look out for #1 CHORUS

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from Live in London, Simple Ingredients, released January 1, 2010

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Mark Aaron James New York, New York

Raised in FL, schooled in TN, polished in NYC & just back from 3 years in London, Mark Aaron James is an acoustic powerhouse. Often playing solo with his guitar & innovative loop pedal, Mark holds the crowd in his hand whether playing critically acclaimed originals or one of 500 popular covers. His quirky, humorous take is firmly in place along with a striking voice and clever wordplay. ... more

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