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Artist: Curriculum | Album: Flunking Out | Label: Blacklight Records
No. Title Length
1. "Keep Moving On With Our Own Lives"    
2. "Bombings"    
3. "Marigold Mornings"    
4. "Idyllic"    
5. "Industry Pop"    
6. "Why Can't I Be Your Husband?"    
7. "British"    
8. "I Wish A Bitch Would"    
9. "Who Do You Love?" (Whitney Houston cover)
(Spotify bonus track)
 

Keep Moving On With Our Own Lives[edit source]

Sonically sounds like this.

Gregory Preston
All
All [Chorus]

Moving on soon...

In a perfect world, me and you are so close
I feel your touch, I hear your voice,
that's what I want the most

But if we start to crunch numbers
Are we too old?
Are we too far?
But if we do the arithmetic
How old are we?
How far are we?

I just start to grow up
While he is settling down
Different heights
My head...is in the clouds
He's on solid ground
But we'll keep moving on with our own lives
Though I wanted you all of my life
Forever, ever and a night

I was at a stalemate
He moved to the breeze
He stands on his two feet
While I'm brought to my knees

And if we start to figure out the dates
Am I too late?
Is it too soon?
And if we figure out the time
Is it too late?
Please come on soon

I just start to look down
While he starts to climb up
Different heights
I'm on the...solid ground
As he moves mountains
But we'll keep moving on with our own lives
Though I wanted you all my life
I thought we would be alright

I hold on to what ifs
He says whatever
I hold on to what ifs
But its whatever

[Instrumental]

And for once, we have come to an understanding
We're on the same level
We're on the same landing
And we keep moving on with our own lives
And end the strain and strife
I wanted you all my life...
(And now you're here)

[Instrumental]

Bombings[edit source]

Sounds like this sonically.

Gregory Preston
Phillip [Chorus]
Wyatt
Dana
All [Chorus]

[Instrumental]

Just a little I sense
A little bit of condescendence
That's how know you feel nothing for me lately
As always I blame it on me

You were supposed to love me
You were supposed to care
Put no one else above me
You said you wouldn't dare
So what changed your mind and your heart...
...and everything else

(Insecure, accusatory, victim, stop)

How does it feel when the (bombs) blow in your head
And you're filled with rage
And you're filled with dread
How does it feel with shrapnel
Of a shattered heart and a twisted mind

You were my everything
Especially when I needed something
Give me attention and love but no you gave me nothing
You leave me behind as I'm languishing

Weren't you the crazy
Wasn't I just wrong
Now the details get hazy...

(Anger, blame games, dramatics, stop)

How does it feel with the (bombs) blown in your head
And you're filled with rage
And you're filled with dread
How does it feel in the aftermath
Of a shattered heart and a twisted mind

Everyone's turn their backs on me
They all hate me
Even though...it's not my fault
Everyone's abandoned me
Lost interest
But I won't rest
Until I get them back...
...in my war

How does it feel when the bombs blow in your head
And you're filled with hate
And you feel dead
How does it feel it all burn
Your shattered heart and your shattered mind

[Instrumental]

Marigold Mornings[edit source]

Sonically sounds like this.

Gregory Preston
Phillip and Gregory Preston
Phillip
All [Chorus]

Marigold...

Marigold...

Marigold...

See
What had happened
Was that my world was stuck in night
All I had were dark skies
Not even one hint of twilight

Then you came along
And you brought me the sunlight
And with your warmth
You dragged me into the light

Marigold mornings
Complete with the sunrise
Wake up in the morning
And all see in sunshine

Wait
I didn't tell you how much
You really meant to me
I could never thank you enough
Don't you believe me

Damn
What happened you appeared
My sadness disappeared
I could never thank you enough
So won't you stay with me here

See
What had happened
Was that my world was black and white
Monochrome with no love
No sign of life even in sight

Then you came along
And you splash paint all on me
And with your vibrance
I could see life differently

Marigold mornings
Complete with golden sunrise
Wake up in the morning
And all see in gold sunshine

Marigold mornings
Complete with golden sunrise
Wake up in the morning
And all see in gold sunshine

Wait
I didn't tell you how much
That you really mean to me
I could never thank you enough
I hope you believe me

Damn
What happened when you arrive
My whole world comes alive
I could never thank you enough
So please baby stay with me

Please baby stay with me
Please baby stay with me
Please baby stay with me
Please baby stay with me

You got me waking up in marigold mornings

You got me waking up in marigold mornings

Idyllic[edit source]

Sonically sounds like this.

All
All [Chorus]

You awoken me
With a kiss
It feels good to be alive like this

You're my sweet sunrise
You're my sunny day
You're my blue and white sky
My April and May

And if we played outside
And felt the breezy air
Fresh and crisp and brisk as it
Flows through our hair
And we say nothing but green
From the grass and leaves
We fall in a field of flowers on our knees

You guide me, holding my hand
A picnic we have near a lemonade stand

You're my walk in the park
You're my pastel colors
You're my scent of lavender
Tulips and primrose

And if we played outside
And felt the breezy air
Fresh and crisp and brisk as it
Flows through our hair
And we say nothing but green
From the grass and leaves
We fall in a field of flowers on our knees

(Ad-libs)
You're my March, April, and May
You're my sunshine
You're my rain showers of joy
You are all mine

And if we played outside
And felt the breezy air
Fresh and crisp and brisk as it
Flows through our hair
And we say nothing but green
From the grass and leaves
We fall in a field of flowers on our knees

And if we played outside
And felt the breezy air
Fresh and crisp and brisk as it
Flows through our hair
And we say nothing but green
From the grass and leaves
We fall in a field of flowers on our knees

[Instrumental]

Industry Pop[edit source]

Sonically sounds like this.

Phillip
Phillip and Wyatt [Chorus]
Gregory Preston
All [Chorus]

[Instrumental]

Let's pluck somebody off the street
Let's make him over, he'll look neat
He's a star
He'll go far

Industry pundits says he'll flop
But I think he's the next king of pop
Honestly
He's pop royalty

Industry pundits says he'll flop
But I think he's the next king of pop
Honestly
He's pop royalty

AutoTune my heart and Melodyne my mind
Because good strong, talented man is so hard to find
Pitch correct my thoughts and GSnap me back in shape
So I can get closer to you despite the cassette red tape

So what if he goes so off-key
As long as he is making much money
Awards are for whores

Billboard and the OCC
Will make his singles so damn happy
Honestly
I'm all for bribery

AutoTune my heart and Melodyne my mind
Because good strong, talented man is so hard to find
Pitch correct my thoughts and GSnap me back in shape
So I can get closer to you despite the cassette red tape

[Instrumental]

If you certify my heart of gold
How was my soul sold
And if you I'd gone platinum
My my, I've gone numb

It's the rise and fall and rise of me on the chart
I make singles and albums and hits, not just work of art

AutoTune my heart and Melodyne my mind
Because good strong, talented man is so hard to find
Pitch correct my thoughts and GSnap me back in shape
So I can get closer to you despite the cassette red tape

AutoTune my heart and Melodyne my mind
Because good strong, talented man is so hard to find
Pitch correct my thoughts and GSnap me back in shape
So I can get closer to you despite the cassette red tape

Love the industry

Why Can't I Be Your Husband?[edit source]

Sonically sounds like this.

Gregory Preston
Phillip
Phillip and Gregory Preston
Wyatt (speaking in an exaggerated Dutch accent)
Dana (speaking in a casual European accent)
All (speaking)

[Instrumental]

I always wanted you like Christmas morning
I didn't care you were his
I always thought you very engaged
All I wanted was your kiss

What happened next was my favorite accident
Your love was the best mistake
In bed and behind his back, we had incidents
If that's what you call the love we'd make

I fell in love
You fell in love
You pushed away and said enough
From relations to romance
All I wanted was a chance

Why can't I
Why can't I
Why can't I be your husband?
Why can't I
Why can't I
Why can't I be your husband?

Why can't I, why can't I, why can't I...

Since you went away and married him on the shore
In a white dress
I wanted you more
With diamond ring and gold band on your finger
I could love you better

Wish you would divorce him
I wish you would divorce him

Remember when you would call me late at night
Crying 'cause nothing was right
You'd come over and I'd comfort alright
Did so in bed 'til sunlight

I gave you a son
I gave you a daughter
But you sent hopes right to the slaughter
Said you were done
You had your fun
I won't accept I'm not the one

Why can't I
Why can't I be your husband?
Why can't I
Why can't I
Why can't I be your husband?

Why can't I, why can't I, why can't I...

Since you went away and married him in Vegas
What happens stays there
You break my heart with no care
With a gold band on your finger
I could marry you better

Wish you would divorce him
I wish you would divorce him

Why can't I
Why can't I be your husband?
Why can't I
Why can't I
Why can't I be your husband?

Why can't I, why can't I, why can't I...

[Fade]

British[edit source]

Sonically sounds like this .

Gregory Preston
Phillip
Phillip (speaking)
Wyatt (speaking)
All [Chorus]

Hail the queen
Hail the queen
Keep calm
And just hail the queen

'Cause he loves the British
Hugs the British
Wants to bed the British
And Canadians as well
And then acts so British
Thinks he's British
Wants to be so British
'Cause Americans are lame

Uncle Sam called
He had supper with Union Jack
They ate al fresco
In Londontown, they went shopping all over the place including Tesco

Uncle Sam asked "why are we not apart of the Commonwealth?"
Union Jack said "you're obese and your
culture's not good for our health"

I asked for a biscuit, they gave me a cookie instead
And then argued over zee when still said zed
WTF do you mean I'm a Yankee?
Gov'ner this is Britain can't you see?

'Cause he loves the British
Hugs the British
Wants to bed the British
And Canadians as well
And then acts so British
Thinks he's British
Wants to be so British
'Cause Americans are lame

Hail the queen
Hail the queen
Keep calm
And just hail the queen

Oh
I met a chav
He was so suave
He was dressed in Burberry
Took me to the pub
And then the club
He said "come with me to Derry"

I'm so in like with his swagger
I gave up miles for kilometers
And then he said nice to meet ya
As he dropped me off at ASDA

'Cause he loves the British
Hugs the British
Wants to bed the British
And Canadians as well
And then acts so British
Thinks he's British
Wants to be so British
'Cause Americans are lame

Hail the queen
Hail the queen
Keep calm
And just hail the queen

Where are we now?
How the hell did we end way up here in Glasgow?
I'll did my nails
I got distracted while doing them too
Oh so that's why we're in Wales

We are all being deported by the Prime Minister
The president called, he said its because we mispelled the word 'colour'

'Cause he loves the British
Hugs the British
Wants to bed the British
And Canadians as well
And then acts so British
Thinks he's British
Wants to be so British
'Cause Americans are lame

'Cause he loves the British
Hugs the British
Wants to bed the British
And Canadians as well
And then acts so British
Thinks he's British
Wants to be so British
'Cause Americans are lame

Hail the queen
Hail the queen
Keep calm
And just hail the queen

Hail the queen
Hail the queen
Keep calm
And just hail the queen

[Fade]

I Wish A Bitch Would[edit source]

Sonically sounds like this.

Gregory Preston
All [Chorus]

My oh my
I sit and ask why
I freefall
When you've done it all

I saw you at the club
I saw you from the bar
You are young and wild and free
Life in the fast lane like a car

I saw you at the club
I saw you from the bar
You are young and wild and free
Life in the fast lane like a car

And just how old are you?
Having a drink or two
You obey and don't give a fuck
All you do all day is party and fuck

I wish I were you
I wish I had you
I wish you were in my mind
But your eyes is unkind

I've never been so fascinated
In all of my life
Your eyes and smile got me enchanted
You act like have control of the knife

I wish a bitch just like me would get the courage to say
Baby I'll baby I'd really wanna go your way
I wish a bitch, wish a bitch, I wish a bitch really would
Honey if I had the courage to say I could

I've never been so fascinated
In all of my life
Your eyes and smile got me enchanted
You act like have control of the knife

I wish a bitch just like me would get the courage to say
Baby I'll baby I'd really wanna go your way
I wish a bitch, wish a bitch, I wish a bitch really would
Honey if I had the courage to say I could

[Instrumental]

I could kiss you right now
Make out with you somehow
Maybe I'm envious
You're living life to the fullest

I could kiss you right now
Make out with you somehow
Maybe I'm envious
You're living life to the fullest

I could kiss you right now
Make out with you somehow
Maybe I'm envious
You're living life to the fullest

I'm the first to admit I'm a creep
But I hope it is your memory I keep
Party and dance all night for me baby
And then I'll think about it maybe

I wish a bitch just like me really would get the nerve to
Take you home, lay you down, obviously sleep with you
You set my heart on fire, your lifestyle is my desire
Really I wish a bitch would
Honey if I really could

I wish a bitch just like me really would get the nerve to
Take you home, lay you down, obviously sleep with you
You set my heart on fire, your lifestyle is my desire
Really I wish a bitch would
Honey if I really could

It is always the pretty ones...
It is always the devastatingly beautiful drop dead gorgeous one...
Oh oh oh

[Fade]

Who Do You Love?[edit source]

  • [Whitney Houston cover]
  • [Spotify bonus track]

Sounds exactly like this.

Gregory Preston
All

[Instrumental]

Who...do you love, do you love, love, love
Who...do you love, do you love

I got a feeling you're the girl for me
I bet your love can set me free
I feel a love thing coming on
It started weak then got oh so strong

Strong enough to rock the world
Straight up I want you to be my girl
So I keep praying to the stars above
That it's me who you're gonna love

Am I the one?

Is he the one?

Who do you love?

Who do you love?
I wanna know
Could it be me
Won't you tell me so
Who do you love
You've got to say
Don't want to go
Why can't I stay

I keep pushing so you'll be mine
We'll be loving baby over time
My sensitivity gets so high
It keeps me dreaming that I'm your guy

Then I have to stop and check myself
Could it be that you love someone else
I can't give in to jealousy
So touch me now if you love me

Am I the one?
Is he the one?
Who do you love?
Am I the one?
Is he the one?

Who do you love?
Am I the one?
Is he the one?

Who do you love?
Am I the one?
Is he the one?

Who do you love?

Who do you love?
I wanna know
Could it be me
Won't you tell me so
Who do you love
You've got to say
Don't want to go
Why can't I stay

Who do you love?
I wanna know
Could it be me
Won't you tell me so
Who do you love
You've got to say
Don't want to go
Why can't I stay

Who do you love?
I wanna know
Could it be me
Won't you tell me so
Who do you love
You've got to say
Don't want to go
Why can't I stay

Who do you love?
I wanna know
Could it be me
Won't you tell me so
Who do you love
You've got to say
Don't want to go
Why can't I stay

[Fade]
Who do you love?
I wanna know
Could it be me
Won't you tell me so
Who do you love
You've got to say
Don't want to go
Why can't I stay

(Liner notes)[edit source]

  • Lead vocals: Gregory Preston Olivier
  • Backing and additional lead vocals: Phillip Mandelbaum and Wyatt van Cleef.
  • Additional backing vocals: Dana Breckenridge.
  • All instruments by Gregory Preston Olivier, Phillip Mandelbaum, Wyatt van Cleef, and Dana Breckenridge.
  • "Why Can't I Be Your Husband?" samples "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" by The Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield; "British" samples "Models" by Girls Aloud.
  • Recorded at studios in London, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
  • Executive Producers: Curriculum.
  • (c)2014 Blacklight Records. All rights reserved.