That's What You Get - Kevin Ayers

Daggers and knives that have started to rust

One more battle fought in the name of love

Tears and blood splattered over the wall

Broken bits and pieces up and down the hall

Take 'em up to bed

And stick 'em all together again

That’s what you get for following dreams

Never turn out how they should it seems

That what you get for losing yourself

That’s what you get, babe

That’s what you get, babe

That’s what you get, babe

A bottle of wine, dinner for two

You know me better, I’m learning 'bout you

Two blue candles burn with the flame of love

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One day soon will come a shake up time

But, baby tonight, loving you feels fine;

I hold yours, and you hold mine, it’s warm again

That’s what you get for loving this way;

Say it loud when there’s something to say;

That’s what you get for taking a chance

That’s what you get, babe

You give your heart away

And most of your time

Sign away your freedom

On some dotted line

Stick to the rules

You’re guaranteed peace of mind, babe…

Believe it, or leave it

You do as you please

There’s no such thing as guarantees

Life doesn’t hold any certainties except dying…