Ode to James

To the delightful friend i've got to discover recently (who incidentally also keeps bugging me about this)... I dedicate a re-written version of Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk to you. A lovely song introduced by an ever lovely friend... (and i mean it). You should try singing along to it with the re-written lyrics. i can even accompany you on the piano... ;)

Here are the original lyrics. It would make more sense (for those not in the know).

Cigarettes and chocolate milk > Rufus Wainwright > now re-written as an Ode to James

cigarettes and chocolate milk
these are just a couple of my cravings
everything it seems i like's a little bit stronger
a little bit thicker
a little bit harmful for me

if should buy a keychain
i'd buy an afro one to think of you
everything it seems i like's a little bit sweeter
a little bit different
a little not harmful for me

and then there's those other things
which for several reasons we will mention
everything about you is a little bit nicer
a little bit funnier
a little bit older

it isn't very smart
tends to make one talk so open-hearted

sitting here remembering you
always been a friend made for the city
go ahead, accuse me of just singing about praises
with hot swimmer's bods
and general love of the town
sending me those wonderful songs
takes a lot of sentimental valiums
so expect the world to be your raggedy andy
not running on empty
you little old doll with a smile

we've got to keep in the game
football watching memories facing forward
i suggest a session of some 'fantastic dancing'
or 'last minute writing' or 'late night chatting'

it isn't very smart
tends to make one talk so open-hearted

still i wouldn't trade you for others
holes or a friendly intervention
i'm just a little bit lucky, a little bit cheeky
a little bit tower of pisa whenever i see you
so please be kind if i'm a mess
cigarettes and chocolate milk