From the recording Tortology
Not a song about my own claims to "self sufficiency" but more of a poke to those who claim to be "self made" who on their demise seek to blame everyone else. It was inspired by a "round the world sailor" who twice got stranded and required our Navy to save his hide, only to arrive here and claim to be "self sufficient".
Lyrics
SELF SUFFICIENT
(B. RALSTON)
Don’t come creeping round me
Trying to confound me
Respect my boundaries please
No point in criticising
I don't want you advising me
Just keep your distance, see
Don’t brook with my resistance
I don’t want your assistance
Just keep your distance, please
I don’t need your help
I don’t need anyone, just me
I can stand alone
I can do it on my own, you’ll see
I’m self-sufficient, I can do it all
I’m self-sufficient, no need to call
I don’t care about family
I don’t need no friends
I’m self-sufficient
I’ll achieve my own ends
I’m self-sufficient
So self-sufficient
I’m self-sufficient
So self-sufficient
Don’t want to risk infection
From your feigned affection
I can’t afford connection fees
“Yes Men” don’t stand beside me
“Do Gooders” you won’t find me
I’m wrapped inside, me, see
I don’t need your help
I don’t need anyone, just me
I can stand alone
I can do it on my own, you’ll see
I’m self-sufficient, I can do it all
I’m self-sufficient, no need to call
I don’t care about family
I don’t need no friends
I’m self-sufficient
I’ll achieve my own ends
I’m self-sufficient
So self-sufficient
I’m self-sufficient
So self-sufficient
(Instrumental break)
I don’t need your help
I don’t need anyone, just me
I can stand alone
I can do it on my own, you’ll see
I’m self-sufficient, I can do it all
I’m self-sufficient, no need to call
I don’t care about family
I don’t need no friends
I’m self-sufficient
I’ll achieve my own ends
I’m self-sufficient
So self-sufficient
I’m self-sufficient
So self-sufficient
Copyright B Ralston 2010