11/12/09 - Potato Hermits

Another blast from the past.  The Potato Hermits explain their name like this:
"It all started back in the mid '90s when – whilst we were at school – we started writing and recording songs about our teachers using the school's four-track recorder. However, due to the fact that half of us couldn't sing for toffee, we used to record our voices at a slower tape speed than the backing track, then bounce the final mix down at the higher tape speed again, resulting in silly chipmunk voices."

Thus, Potato = Chip and Hermit = Monks (Chipmunks).  They are a group from the UK and a lot of their songs look like they deal with London problems, but this one has to do with a girl breaking up with a male chauvinist  who can't do anything for himself in the style of a boy band.  Pretty funny.

So, here's "Why Did You Leave Me?" by the Potato Hermits

LYRICS
Since we've been apart my clothes had started creasing,
There's a stain in my best shirt that won't come out, yeah.
The kitchen stinks, and the pots and pans are piling up,
The scum around the hobs is turning green.

You left me all alone, now you're not here to help me.
I need you back now babe, so switch the frigging oven on.

Why did you leave me?
I need you here with me
So you can cook my tea.
Oh, please baby.
Will you come back to me now dear
'Cause I'm running out of beer?

Babe, I must confess: you never were good-looking,
But I miss you so much now without you cooking.
Oh baby, I don't understand: I loved you and respected you,
But now you've left the washing up to me.

I always helped you out by putting down the bog-seat.
Please babe, don't be so mean, it really needs a thorough clean.

Why did you leave me?
I need you here with me
So you can cook my tea.
Oh, please baby.
There's a blotch on the settee
And dust on the TV.

Why did you leave me?
There's no washing powder left
And a tea stain on my vest.
Oh, please baby.
Will you come back to me now dear
'Cause I'm running out of beer?