Open for Business (The Council's Cabaret)

from The Ratcatcher by The Crux

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lyrics

Just beyond the crossroads, there’s a tidy little town
A quant place in the county, oh now won’t you come around?
I wouldn’t call it metropolitan, wouldn’t call it colorful
But you’ll have to admit, my friends, it’s kinda wonderful
Shouldn’t it be wonderful?

Now the downtown’s coming back, they’re laying out a railroad track
The architect is glorious, erecting an emporium
With shops and cafes, open air, a marble block of cheese, oh yeah
That’s our image, that’s our brand, that’s my business, consider me your middle man
Ooh! It’s just my frame of mind I guess I’m just artistically inclined
I want your loyalty, and if you need a little more, I can call in the cavalry

This town is open for business, we’re just chomping on our bits
Bring your spouse and your family; bring your darling little kids
We will fill up your belly, we will fit you like a shoe
We open for business with you!

I’ve got a question for you, tell me if my thinking’s wrong
But what that hamlet needs is a brand new Hamlin song
Something fresh and welcoming that shows a little leg
Something bold that shows them that we’re not afraid to beg-in

It’s very wonderful
Ain’t it kinda wonderful?
Couldn’t it be wonderful?
Shouldn’t it be wonderful?

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from The Ratcatcher, released October 31, 2013

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