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Ruby Dream

from Bedroom Tapes 2 by Ruth Po!

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Draft version of song later recorded on Po! Ducks and Drakes album

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Dream Ruby Dream
Under the melon tree
Mummy’s pinning all her hopes on you
Anyone can see
You’re a prodigy
Peace and comfort smiling down on you

The thing she always wanted vanished with her luck
She’s got an occupation
Mummy now and Granny when you

Dream Ruby Dream
Under the wishing tree
Take a look at Ruby history
Babies come for free
A teenage shopping spree
Patterns keep repeating can’t you see

The thing she always wanted vanished with her luck
She’s got an occupation
Mummy now and Granny when you

The thing she always wanted vanished with her luck
She’s got an occupation
Mummy now and

Dream Ruby Dream
Under the weeping tree
You can cry for anything you need
Underneath the frills
The pastel pink and glee
Your blood is full of nicotine and speed
Dream Ruby Dream
Dream Ruby Dream
Dream Ruby Dream
Dream Ruby Dream

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from Bedroom Tapes 2, released August 15, 1990

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PO! Leicester, UK

Ruth Po! set up her own record company and writes incisive songs from an ordinary female perspective. Themes are often dark yet the tunes are singable, jangly and very English-sounding.First formed in 1987 with punk roots and an indie-pop style, PO! is not a typical band. After a Peel session and an NME single of the week, Ruth gave it all up 1999-2016 but the band are back with new songs! ... more

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