Plastic Pink Flamingos

from Twilight Songs by Andrew Rodger

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Johnny loves Ruby.
Ruby loves Johnny.

But, Johnny always has big dreams, says the wrong things and burns breakfast.... His love for Ruby is never-ending though - heck, he'd even share his last soda with her!

Written in 2002 while living in North Vancouver, BC, this is a unique version of the classic Stop Yelling hit from back in the day.

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The pancakes need turning
Ruby the toast is burning
The newspaper man forgot our door again
The pilot light is out this trailer’s like hell frozen over
I’m sorry Ruby I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings
Cause waking up next to you is like a little piece of heaven
Just don’t think sometimes and I say things that I shouldn’t
Well Ruby I’ve ruined breakfast
The most important meal of the day
I can only hope we don’t feel sluggish by high noon
Oh Ruby stay in bed for a while
I’ll get it right this time
For a while now I’ve been meaning to talk with you

Here comes the chorus
Now I’m falling on my knees
I’m asking Ruby please
Will you be
Be my girl
I’d share my last soda with you

I’m not Johnny who works on the docks
No I’m Johnny from the factory
Maybe you know it it’s the one on St. Pierre Avenue
And Ruby she’s my girl
I stay with her at her trailer park
I don’t make much money at the plastic pink flamingo factory
Ruby remind me again how close are we to buying that island
And moving somewhere warm South of the Equator
Ruby why are you crying
I know I am a dreamer
Just want to take you somewhere that’s as beautiful as you

Here comes the chorus
Now I’m falling on my knees
And I’m asking Ruby please
Will you be
Be my girl
I’d share my last soda with you
Oh I’d share my last soda with you

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from Twilight Songs, released March 27, 2021
Written and performed by Andrew Rodger

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Andrew Rodger Braeside, Ontario

Maker of sadly-optimistic Canadian indie folk music, 90’s style ambient electronica, outlaw country, and uplifting kids’ music.

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