Probably the weirdest of the bunch, the basic progression for Don't Smile... had probably been around circa mid 2010 when Pocket Rocket, Bedridden Chic etc was written. The final version with completed lyrics was finally demoed in mid 2011.
lyrics
Gross profit going up everyday.
Seeing fruits but it's really just hand grenades.
Spend a lifetime thinking bout what to say.
Turn left turn right turn around but it's really just all the same.
So you're no longer young.
Blame the setting sun.
But why can't you see.
Buy 5 get one free.
That man downstairs with the thirty six.
Chemicals and junk food make your body itch.
Losing friends and soulmates to some evil witch.
Turn left turn right turn around but you'll never ever fill the fridge.
So you're no longer young.
Blame the setting sun.
But why can't you see.
Buy 5 get one free.
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