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T'Internet Dates

from Sheffield Made by Steel Songbirds

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Written by Emily Eastwood and Marilla Homes, this is the song that started the duo writing and performing together.

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1. T’Internet Dates
© Emily Eastwood and Marilla Homes
17th April 2017. Sheffield.

There comes a time in a single’s life when friends are settling down;
They’re getting married, having kids, they’re moving out of town.
So what to do, to find a mate, to have a go myself?
Somebody suggested t’internet to climb down off this shelf.

Chorus:
I’ve had a go at Tinder, I’ve tried my hand at Match.
Ok Cupid! Don’t be stupid, where do I find my catch?
I’ve tried to flirt with Roger, I’ve batted my eyes at Matt.
I’ve met every Tom, Dick and Harry –
My efforts have all fallen flat.

Peter was getting quite desperate so eHarmony was his game.
He answered the questions and surveys
but forgot to put in his name.
So Rachel suggested Speed Dating,
but 3 minutes is never enough!
It’s far too infuriating to sift through the bluster and bluff.

Elite Singles gave Liz a good challenge,
she met a young man name of Rick.
Turns out he quite liked taking photos,
which starred his … old coin collection.
She turned to LinkedIn for some solace,
and tried to apply for a job –
But Rick was there ready and waiting,
with plenty more pics of his … coins.

Dave checked out Guardian Soulmates,
but it turns out he’s too cheap to pay.
So he stalked his fair maiden on Facebook,
but good news, the bub’s on the way.
I’ve thought about Christian Connections
but he might not forgive me the lie!
I do like to be a good sinner –
Oh God! Oh Jesus! I cry.

So when you’re single in your thirties
– or forties or fifties or more…
I’ve tried young and old, shy and bold,
skinny and fat, enough of that…
I’ve had it! I’m done – no more crap!

… Oohh, sod it I’ll just get a cat!!!

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from Sheffield Made, released February 15, 2019
Emily Eastwood and Marilla Homes (Steel Songbirds)

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Steel Songbirds Sheffield, UK

Steel Songbirds are Marilla Homes and Emily Eastwood. A comic and poignant musical duo based in Sheffield UK. Blending acapella voices, with occasional fiddle or bouzouki, these girls know how to laugh!

Steel Songbirds were dug from the soil of Australia & England, forged in Sheffield UK, tempered in the swimming pool of life & sharpened on the wit of singledom in the folk/pub/archaeology worlds. ... more

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