Crash Test Dummies - Thick Necked Man Lyrics






We're talkin' about a thick necked man in the city
Build a pub a blood and sweat
Swears by God he'll stand by justice
He aint stood by justice yet
He gets them drunk and gets their money
They cash their welfare checks for stout
Now he throws them into the street
He's sucked you in, he'll spit you out

[CHORUS]
This money-minded S.O.B.
Will not a penny lend
And all I can do is pray to God
He'll suffer in the end

We're talkin' 'bout thick-necked man in a three-piece
Killing from his office desk
The many places he has been
And many more he'll visit yet
Without his mommy's pride & kisses
Without his country's confidence
Without the dying man's permission
Without no guilt or consequence

This bloody-minded S.O.B.
Has not a wound to mend...

Now we're talkin' 'bout a thick-necked man in a fist fight
Losing lots of blood
It's not his night, his boss is uptight
His face and name are covered in mud
He watches T.V., all star wrestling
Slams a six of ale
Hits his wife, wrecks the car
And spends the long dark night in jail
Well the Preacher man, he comes and asks him
Does he know the mess he's in?
He says he'll turn to Jesus if he'll
Bail him out and buy him gin





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  1. N.... B....

    Is this supposed to sound like Fennigans wake?

    N.... B....

    Ah, yes, there is an Irish-sounding similarity between the two songs.
    Here is one rendition of Finnegan's Wake (by The Irish Rovers):
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S5UTbUSiLM

    N.... B....

    David R. Purnell, MA makes me like it more

  2. n.... t....

    man i cant remember the last time i heard this. but damned if it isnt better than anything they put out today

    n.... t....

    @neo the one: Yeah, it certainly IS terrific.

  3. T.... B....

    This one of those songs that I'll go years without hearing, then I'll get it stuck my head for a godamn week.

  4. H.... ....

    I haven't heard this song for almost 10 years now and damn it if I didn't jump right into singing right along with it like I've been listening to it for years.  Amazing how you remember the lyrics the moment you start listening to it.   CTD was one of my favorite bands back in the "Hay Day" and This CD and God Shuffled his Feet CD were 2 of my favs.   Not a bad song on either CD.

    H.... ....

    @HurriShane00: Yes, it IS amazing the way song lyrics sleep in our memories for years, and then, leap forth in full recall when opportunity presents itself! "The Ghosts that Haunt Me" is one of my most-loved CDs, and I have many.

  5. D.... R....

    @bethdrivas: I agree! "Puts ya in an instant good mood!"

  6. B.... D....

    I love this song. I love every ctd song ever made, and this one of my favorites. A great driving song. When I put this on my toddlers go nuts and dance around like they are right now! Puts ya in an instant good mood!