There’s no point in passing sentence

There’s no need to exact vengeance

They’re just fools in a drunken stupor

So ignore all the laddish humour

Stay away from the wrong ‘uns

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LINGER TOO LONG

AND THINGS WILL GO WRONG

THEY’RE DEGRADING CONSTANTLY

LINGER TOO LONG

YOUR PAY PACKET’S GONE

YOU DON’T THINK IT’S TIME TO LEAVE

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There’s no feel in the moment

And they’re running out of patience

There’s a chance you’ll lose control

End up on some loser’s pole

The party is on but

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LINGER TOO LONG

AND THINGS WILL GO WRONG

THEY’RE DEGRADING CONSTANTLY

LINGER TOO LONG

YOUR PAY PACKET’S GONE

YOU DON’T THINK IT’S TIME TO LEAVE

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When those voices are silenced

They bring paralytic violence

Rush in where angels fear to tread

Should be going home to your bed

You’ve got to be strong cos

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LINGER TOO LONG

AND THINGS WILL GO WRONG

NOW THEY’RE BAITING CONSTANTLY

LINGER TOO LONG

YOUR INNOCENCE GONE

SHOULDN’T SELL YOURSELF SO CHEAP