Rapid Randy fell in love with the girl next door, literally!
She worked at the local mall and she made several appearances in songs but "Lose That Dude" and "Marilyn" tell the story of how she was in a serious relationship with one of his best friends. So, he wrote her songs instead of making a move. Once they broke up, he brought her the demos for her to hear. She wasn't that impressed and it would be many years later before they shared their one and only kiss. She's now happily married.
lyrics
If you wanna have fun with me, girl, you gotta lose that dude.
I wanna see you at the party. Does he have to come with you?
Dude, I'm real sorry 'bout the things I'm doing. I got it bad for your girl.
I tried not to let it get out of control but I can't hold back any longer.
Will you hang out with me without him? Girl, you gotta lose that dude.
I wanna see my number on your speed dial. Girl, you gotta lose that dude.
Brains, smile, and sex appeal, yea, she's everything you'd want of a girl.
She's sweet as a strawberry smoothie and I would give her my world.
Girl, you gotta lose. You gotta lose. You gotta lose that dude.
Way too young to settle down. Girl, you gotta lose that dude.
How long will he stick around. Girl, you gotta lose that dude.
You should do what makes you happy even if you stay with him.
I think we would make a great team like cheese and nacho chips.
Girl, you gotta lose. You gotta lose. You gotta lose that dude.
credits
from Born Again,
track released March 1, 2007
Rapid Randy - Guitar / Vocals
Neeta - Keyboard / Vocals
Neesie - Bass Guitar
Mike Gault - Drums
Written by Rapid Randy and performed by Backseat Virgins
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