There’s a burglar in the building
I don’t know who let him in
He must have climbed through the window
Like a cat through a flap
Who left the door open?
He must have come through there
Why did no-one lock the garage?
There’s valuables in there!
There’s a burglar in the building
So you better hold your bags
There’s a burglar in the area
Better watch your backs
There’s a murderer in the room
Better not let him stab you
She must have come via the lift
Why did no-one see her
I warn you in the concert hall
don’t die here tonight
Imagine the price we’ll pay
For the insurance bill
[Chorus]
credits
from A Negative Loss,
released August 25, 2008
Words & music: Robert Heart
Bob Heart & Jonty 'Jazz' Bagshaw, from 1986-1989 were The Bob Experience. Their debut album (featuring drum programming by Bill Pippen) was remastered by Heart in 2012. RIP Jonty. Bill & Bob
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