A sorry tale of yearning for forgiveness. Vocals, lyrics and concept by Mister Robert Devore. Music by Guanoman.

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This is a true story, and a universal one. Any truly great cabaret artist will have a similar tale to tell.

You say that I’ve blown it
I’d say that it’s true
But it’s such a tragedy
The one I blew wasn’t you

I’ve lost all perspective
My ethics are screwed
I need a corrective
So give me my due

(Chorus)

Give me one more chance to love you
Give me one more chance to be
The man that you deserve
I’m no monster
I’m not a perv
I’m just a boy who wants to give you his lurrrrve

My heart’s been to Soho
My feet to Tangiers
My boat sailed to Venice
With three gondoliers

(Chorus)

I’m strung out and f***ed up and messed up in you
I’m battered and bruised and haemorrhaging too
My body’s been ravaged by professional freaks
I paid for it – in fact, I saved up for weeks
And I lost the receipt at the exact moment it turns out that I also lost my mind

(Chorus)