Chasing Payments Song

Initially it seemed like a good idea, just no gags really materialised. But just in case anyone's feeling morose...

To the tune of CHASING PAVEMENTS by ADELE

They've not paid a dime
Loan period's now over
The money should be mine
I am the rightful owner
This ain't just
But a breach of trust

But it's hell in London, they'll never pay enough, 'cause it is the credit crunch
I don't know what I should do to them now, they're o-ver-due

Should I give up or should I just keep chasing payments
Even if it leads nowhere, or would it be a waste
Even if I knew their place should I go right there
Should I give up or should I just keep chasing payments
Even if it leads nowhere

I called the bailiffs and the yobs from my local
Am I willing to break bones to get back the things I am owed?
Finally could this be it?

Or should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing payments
Even if it leads nowhere would be a waste
Even if I knew their place should I go right there
Even if it leads nowhere
Yeah

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Original
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I've made up my mind
Don't need to think it over
If I'm wrong I am right
Don't need to look no further
This ain't lust
I know this is love

But if I tell the world I'll never say enough 'cause it was not said to you
And that's exactly what I need to do if I end up with you

Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements
Even if it leads nowhere or would it be a waste
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there
Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements
Even if it leads nowhere

I build myself up and fly around in circles
Waiting as my heart drops and my back begins to tingle
Finally could this be it

Or should I give up
Or should I just keep chasing pavements
Even if it leads nowhere or would it be a waste
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there
Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements
Even if it leads nowhere
Yeah

I envy your ability to parody songs. Very clever. Good lyrics too, rather Weird-Al-esque.

Thanks for the kind comments Tommy. Found this one hard to write as the original song spends 70% of the time repeating the chorus.

Don't think it's that Weird-Al-esque, as his songs are generally amazing. The Saga begins is pure genius!

Reckon you should have a go yourself, I know you tend to go for more surreal things, but you seem to have an extensive vocabulary, and clear musicality.

I envied your ability to write your own funny song with video as with People don't grow like plants . And the ability to tie together a whole mad sketch so it makes sense.

This is cleverly done, but somehow lacks impact. Perhaps there is a mismatch between the song and the subject matter, or at least the perspective. It is a bit fey for someone prepared to break bones.

Quote: Timbo @ September 6 2008, 11:58 AM BST

It is a bit fey for someone prepared to break bones.

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Excellent point. Made a small alteration but think you're right about the impact.
"Even if it leads nowhere" sums it up at present