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Courting – Grand National (2021) | Track profile | Dork

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Courting
Grand National - EP
Grand National

TRACK

Grand National

Release date: 8th April 2021

From Grand National - EP

Track 1

3:33

Alternative Music

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About This Track

"Grand National" is a track by Courting, from the album Grand National - EP, released 8th April 2021. The track is 3:33 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 20 articles about Courting.

About the Artist

Courting

Courting

Lyrics

Grand National

It's just a question of sport, we're all just setting the course
We're all just cracking the whip with some incredible force
Well, that's one hell of a trip
It's not quite justified
Well, I don't care if it dies, it's entertainment
Don't call it cruel, define exploitation
Well, that's one hell of a quip
Not quite biding well

And I wouldn't place a bet if you paid me
I'd always end up losing my money
On some stupid horse again
I'm not here to makе friends
Can't you comprehend?
It's just not all that grand

Wе all gather on our artificial lawns
Discussing chemtrails and the problems at our schools
It's not my fault, you can't tell me that I'm wrong
Well, I don't care for anything apart from my returns
And if I bet my 401k, what's the harm?
Got to tuck my kid in in a new five-bedroom home
Don't wanna hear you complain about your loans
You're just not qualified

I wouldn't place a bet if you paid me
I'd always end up losing my money
On some stupid horse again
I'm not here to make friends
Can't you comprehend?
It's just not all that grand

And this is not my hill to die on
This is not my hill
Ugh

Grand, Grand National
Grand, Grand National
Grand, Grand National
Grand, Grand National
Grand, Grand National
Grand, Grand National

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Track details

From Grand National - EP

3:332021

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Album

Grand National - EP

Track number

1

Release year

2021

1Grand National
3:33
2Popshop!
2:10
3Crass
2:54
4Slow Burner
4:43

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—Grand National

Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Courting
Producer: Robert Whiteley