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Jelly Beans

from Morrill & The Tramp by Sean Kua

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Inspired by a story my friend told me about her diabetic boyfriend.

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He's asleep now in my bed, face hot and red.
The nurses say he's got enough insulin from that shot he gave himself hours ago.
But I don't believe them, and I don't believe him when he says,
"Baby, don't you dare force feed me jellybeans."
And thankfully I watch enough Showtime's Dexter that if he died
I would know how to hide the body and laugh like nothings happened here.
But god, oh god, why do I say that? He's still in bed and still red hot.
Mama said, 'Don't you play with the bad boys.'
I said, "Ma, I'm fine, he's fine, thanks for the concern but I'm old enough to know what's wrong and what's right and how to save a man's life - force feed him jellybeans when he's passed out on my bed."
Daddy, daddy, don't you be so sad. Your son's gonna be alright.
He's asleep now in my bed, face hot and red.
The doctors says he'll be alright if his blood levels stay the same
But I don't believe them, and I don't believe him when he says,
"Baby, I'm so cold that I can't feel how hot and red I am."
But thankfully I watch enough of Hugh Laurie playing doctor that if he died
I could resuscitate him with all the drugs in the world.
Gimme some while we're at it. I could use some to calm my nerves so when the authorities come and take me away I'll be lost in some psychedelic dream where no boyfriends die from irresponsible lovers.
Oh my god, oh my god it's about time.
The butterflies in my stomach have all died.
My wrinkled face lights up as my lover's eyes begin to flutter.
He's awake now in my bed, face cold and wet.
The nurses and doctors were right all this time, and I have paranoia and trust issues.
And I'm glad I didn't have to hide his body as he begins to ask me,
"Baby, why does my mouth taste like jellybeans?"

© Sean Kua 2012

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from Morrill & The Tramp, released November 12, 2012
Sean Kua: Vocals, piano, lyrics, music
Recorded in Sean's living room in Toronto, Canada
Produced, engineered, and mixed by: Sean Kua

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Sean Kua Toronto, Ontario

I like to listen to music and make music, hey, what a coinkydink!

I'm inspired by many artists both living and dead, and by non-artists also living and dead. I like to write songs about people I encounter, or things that I like, sometimes things that I hate, or how I feel. I really hope you enjoy what you hear and you help feed me! ... more

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