So Swell

So Swell is a b-side from the 2001 James single Getting Away With It (All Messed Up). It was entitled Ambient Version although no other version has been released.

It was previewed at the band’s shows in May 2000 in London and Portugal and recorded during the sessions for the band’s album Pleased To Meet You.

So Swell is a rant at an unnamed female celebrity who is “face of the year” and the associated lifestyle but whose popularity will be short-lived, with Tim waiting for “the hell of a drop”.

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Waiting for the limo to arrive
Moments to compose yourself
Thank your mother, the producer
And don't forget the rest of the help

You're the face of the year
Cover smile on every shelf
So swell
So swell

You've been hurting yourself
Track marks are just for show
On the inside, you're a ghost town
Tumbleweed and Bates Motel
I'm as stupid as you're pretty
Expecting love will be in kind

And I hope you love the party
I hope you love being queen of the ball
Yes I hope you love the party
I hope you weren't expecting the fall
And I hoped you loved the party
I hope you loved being queen of the ball

You look radiant tonight
Cameras just suck you in
Play the fame game
Line of cocaine
OK said you look too thin
You're on top of the pile
On top of the dogs
It's a hell of a drop

And I hope you love the party
I hope you love being queen of the ball
Yes I hope you love the party
I hope you weren't expecting the fall
Last I heard you were in Vegas
I heard that it was treating you well
Yes I hope you loved the party
I hope you loved feeling so swell.

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Song:	So Swell
Released:	25th June 2001
Main Associated Album (or Single):	Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)
First Heard Live:	London Shepherd’s Bush Empire – 8th May 2000