This indie rock/power pop song sounds just like Ted Leo, but it isn't him. Could someone identify this?
The point is that someone recorded this song from WHFS between 1985-1987 and didn't know who made it
Here are the lyrics:
\[Verse 1\] I watch TV and I talk to the animals I rule the world as I watch, that's incredible I can't see my future but I do know my fate And when I get there It'll be worth the wait
\[Verse 2\] Now the world just spins with the same fierce intensity But I'll stay here with my new-found identity And no need for pressure, there's no chance to lose Don't make sacrifices, don't pay any dues
\[Chorus\] Nothing is special anymore Nothing is easy, oh for sure
\[Verse 3\] The blind walk in from the bar in the corner The churches hail at the latest disaster I watch from my cradles, I like what I see But I stay unperfected, that's how it should be
\[Verse 4\] The fact that you see me in a state of suspension And I look like I'm some sort of life-long detention No need to worry, no need to feel bad Cause this is the best life that I've ever had
\[Chorus\] Nothing is special anymore Nothing is easy, oh for sure Nothing is special anymore Nothing is easy, oh for sure
(Oh) \[Repeat\]
\[Bridge\] Laughter on hold at the sound of my holler Bankers come to pray, have to put on my dollar I can't understand it, but it's mine just the same I was born this way, it's part of my name There's no dirt in my shoes that I can't even speak of My hands are clean, and my eyes they shine of tulip I'm all good intentions, so what could go wrong? If I ever feel unhappy, it didn't last long I trust no one that's \[used to find\] cause I've got all the answers And if I wanna lose my cool, I've got my share of lawyers I'm a dream come true to a million little minds Some people get to taste it, but I live it all the time I've never had to work a day and I think I never will, I was born to die in royalty, \[no/your media/mania\] for here Now I know this must be the real me 'Cause it's all out here, on my TV
\[Chorus\] Nothing is special anymore Nothing is easy, oh for sure Nothing is special anymore Nothing is easy, oh for sure