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Mr. Bitter

from Could've Been King by Blair Packham

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The irrepressible, incorrigible Paul Myers and I co-wrote this song, starting with an idea about a friend of ours who was annoying us at the time. However, it soon morphed into a song about--who else?--me. I think my ex-wife was annoyed by the verse about the "sidekick" but I sincerely didn't mean it as an insult. At least, not to her. To me, perhaps.

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words and music by
Blair Packham & Paul Myers

Here comes Mister Bitter
He’s his own best friend
And his own worst enemy
Here comes Mister Bitter:
He’s making plans, he’s in demand
And he wants all the world to see
He’ll be moving and a-shaking
He’ll be making history

He comes with a sidekick
She’s a real safe bet
And she’s anybody’s guess
He comes with a sidekick
She bought the farm with all her charms
A string of pearls and a tiny dress
Now she’s in the bathroom mirror
And she’s also in distress

Mister Bitter loves to gossip
But he can’t afford it if he should get caught
Mister Bitter would just be bittersweet
If he could only be what he is not

He’s a one-note Johnny
Turning dollars into dimes
And wishes into whines
He’s a one-note Johnny
His appetite is never right
His aim is only to deprive
Like a Mormon who gets restless
And starts cheating on his wives

As a grievance collector
Mister Bitter’s at the apex of his art
He’ll hold a grudge forever
And keep it cozy in his cold and empty heart

Here comes Mister Bitter
He’s his own best friend
And his own worst enemy
Here comes Mister Bitter:
He’s making plans, he’s in demand
And he wants all the world to see
He’ll be moving and a-shaking
He’ll be making history

He’ll be moving and a-shaking
He’s his own worst enemy
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© 2004 No. 1 Imperfects {SOCAN}

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from Could've Been King, released January 31, 2004
Blair Packham, electric guitar and vocal. Paul Myers, electric guitar. Craig Northey, another electric guitar. Doug Elliott, bass. Pat Steward, drums and percussion. Simon Kendall, Hammond B3 organ. Harmony vocals by Michael Zweig. Engineered by Colin Nairne and assisted by Mike Rogerson. Recorded at Baker Street, North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Mixed by Jeremy Darby at Canterbury Music, Toronto, ON, Canada.

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New album "The Impossible Dream" coming soon! Thirteen years after 2004’s “Could’ve Been King," Blair Packham returned with a collection of clever and heartfelt songs, called “Unpopular Pop.” A bit Beatle-y, with shades of Elvis Costello, Blair’s songs are undeniably all his. He made the record at home and then called on Ron Sexsmith and ex-Barenaked Ladies’ Steven Page to make vocal appearances. ... more

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