"Absolutely Obsolete" lyrics

"Absolutely Obsolete"

You used to tell me that you loved me, but now I know
You have been trying to get rid of me from the word go
I wasn't so surprised to know an app could do my job
You'll find me in the bargain bin at the Oxfam shop
I'm…

Absolutely obsolete
Please shut the door and take a seat
We're sad to say that you're completely
Absolutely obsolete - absolutely obsolete
We know that you'll land on your feet
Clear out your desk and leave discreetly
Absolutely obsolete

I always thought we had a funny relationship
I would do the work that made the money, and you'd spend it
And though I know I was a lowly cog in your machine
You said that I was still a vital member of your team
I'm…

Absolutely obsolete
Please shut the door and take a seat
We're sad to say that you're completely
Absolutely obsolete - absolutely obsolete
We know that you'll land on your feet
Clear out your desk and leave discreetly
Absolutely obsolete

If I could only turn the clock back to a better time
When the world was black and white
And we all had roles to play
Now it's all just shades of grey

I'm obsolete…


Writer(s): Neil Hannon
album: "Office Politics" (2019)
The Divine Comedy - Office Politics album cover
Whistle For A Wind
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
The Swallow
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
The Conquering Heroes
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Fighting Swallow
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
The Amazon Pirates
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
The Parley
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Better Drowned Than Duffers
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Let's Make The Best Of It
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Navy Stroke
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Like Robinson Crusoe
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Titty's Dream
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
The Conquering Heroes, Victory Chorus
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
The Black Spot
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
The Parley - Flint's Apology
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
Swallows And Amazons Forever
(Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)