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Squeeze — Another Nail For My Heart
Album: Singles - 45's And Under
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Released: 1980
Length: 2:53
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The case was pulled from under the bed
She made a call to a sympathetic friend and made arrangements
The door was closed, there was a note
I couldn't be bothered, maybe I'll choke, no more engagements
With where-have-you-beens and far away frowns
Trying to be good by not being 'round

And here in the bar, the piano man's found
Another nail for my heart
And here in the bar, the piano man's found
Another nail for my heart

That stupid old bug that kills only love
I want to be good, is that not enough

So play me the song that makes it so tough
Another nail for my heart
Then play me the song that makes it so tough
Another nail for my heart

I had excuses, those little boy lies
That she computed by watching my eyes and told me firmly
She couldn't stand it, I'm bad on her heart
She dropped her make-up and I found the bar, now it concerns me
I've had a bad time, now love is resigned
I've been such a fool, I've loved and goodbyed

So here in the bar, the piano man's found
Another nail for my heart
And here in the bar, the piano man's found
Another nail for my heart
And here in the bar, the piano man's found
Another nail for my heart
And here in the bar, the piano man's found
Another nail for my heart
And here in the bar, the piano man's found
Another nail for my heart
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Love it to pieces -- and will always remind me of the 2nd time I saw Glenn solo, at a hip little joint in Kichijoji. He treated us to this, nailing our hearts to his as he passionately banged away on a baby grand, but to me, the coolest Rock n Roll Hero thing he did at that show was blowing us away with an inspired cover of Fountains of Wayne's "Red Dragon Tattoo." The first time I saw him, at The Soiled Dove in Denver in 2001, he absolutely floored me by granting my request for "Up The Junction," which, I believe, is one of the very finest novels ever sewn up in a song. Thanks, Glenn!
Posted 3 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Posted 9 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 surfool wrote:

My first major concert was Oingo Boingo opening for Squeeze in the early 80's. My friend picked me up and I was passed over the heads of the crowd and dropped on the stage. I had to do a stage-dive before the bouncer got me. 


0k not everyone has an experience like that at a concert. You been doing any stage dives lately?
Posted 1 year ago by Starfish57    [ Reply ]
This is a top album. All the best stuff.
Difford and Tilbrook are a pair of fine songwriters and no mistake.
I was lucky enough to see Squeeze with Jools Holland tickling the ivories.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
My first major concert was Oingo Boingo opening for Squeeze in the early 80's. My friend picked me up and I was passed over the heads of the crowd and dropped on the stage. I had to do a stage-dive before the bouncer got me. 
Posted 1 year ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
great video.
i love this band.
can't count how many times i've seen them live.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Costelloish
Posted 1 year ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
If you haven't had the chance to see them in concert,  I highly recommend going. Seasoned professionals who still bring the passion.  When I saw them at The Capitol in Port Chester the fans were ecstatic. 
Posted 2 years ago by Ropes    [ Reply ]
Jools Holland!
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Tight band.
Posted 2 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
These clever clever bastards with their lyrics...  Beautiful squeeze!
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 Wonderloaf wrote:

These Fuckers are like fine wine

Better with age



true that.  saw them last summer and they were great,.. they took me back to high school.  they have a ton of great songs.
Posted 2 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
Uh oh,

That album cover reminds me to slow down on the Negronis, on Saturday afternoons.  
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Back in the late 1970s, I read a statement above a urinal in college that claimed Squeeze was gonna be bigger than the Beatles.

That always stuck with me because I had no clue who Squeeze was. 

 
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Is this what you would call a Squeeze Play?
Posted 3 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Squeeze are Cool For Cats. 
Posted 3 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
A Squeeze song I'm actually enjoying, to my surprise! 
I'm usually annoyed by the pinched voice...
Posted 3 years ago by PinkSo    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Alpha wrote:
 
 Maybe listen and/or read the lyrics! No?


Nope, you’re wrong. It’s “for”. Always has been. That’s what he sings. 
Posted 3 years ago by john22    [ Reply ]
 tomwalsh325 wrote:

The title of the song is, 'Another nail IN my heart', not 'for'.



Posted 3 years ago by john22    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

RP listeners may not realize that this song was played to death in the UK  at the time on mainstream radio stations.  Back then it was just a 'pop' song but from the most recent comments here, it would appear that some are trying to elevate this song and the band into Godlike status.  I cannot listen to it without cringing at the pretentious lyrics and repetitive melody. This is  no doubt a superior Pop song, but it not an Art form or Poetry.



You do realize that Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and the rest of the gang were "pop" music at the time? 
Posted 3 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
I  heard 'another milf of my heart'. Could be the other websites I visit.
Posted 3 years ago by klaasstap    [ Reply ]
cannot stand the singers "tone" 

Shite band
Posted 3 years ago by Stetsonman    [ Reply ]
RP listeners may not realize that this song was played to death in the UK  at the time on mainstream radio stations.  Back then it was just a 'pop' song but from the most recent comments here, it would appear that some are trying to elevate this song and the band into Godlike status.  I cannot listen to it without cringing at the pretentious lyrics and repetitive melody. This is  no doubt a superior Pop song, but it not an Art form or Poetry.
Posted 3 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Loving this but you really should play more of the greatest hits. 
Posted 4 years ago by kavenables    [ Reply ]
These Fuckers are like fine wine

Better with age
Posted 4 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
 DW4554 wrote:
Pop masterpiece!  Where is the +10 rating ...
 
Agreed.  A true work of art.

Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Very  underrated guitar player.
Posted 4 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 JayGee wrote:
Some day a definitive history of British pop music will be written and Chris Difford & Glen Tillbrook will be where they belong alongside John Lennon & Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger &Keith Richards, and Elton John & Bernie Taupin as one of the all time great writing teams.

Yes, I truly believe they are that good.
 

And  Partridge/Moulding  from XTC  will also be there.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


They weren't referring to the band; it was simply a suggestion.  


 

Posted 4 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
Some day a definitive history of British pop music will be written and Chris Difford & Glen Tillbrook will be where they belong alongside John Lennon & Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger &Keith Richards, and Elton John & Bernie Taupin as one of the all time great writing teams.

Yes, I truly believe they are that good.
Posted 4 years ago by JayGee    [ Reply ]
 tomwalsh325 wrote:
The title of the song is, 'Another nail IN my heart', not 'for'.
 Maybe listen and/or read the lyrics! No?

Posted 4 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
About as good as it gets, this.....
Posted 4 years ago by spencervignes51    [ Reply ]
Simply a very fun band to watch and listen to!
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Power Pop masterpiece!  The actual beginning of the genera.
Where is the +10 rating ...
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
might be the most underrated band ever! squeeze has some fantastic songs, such great songwriting love this band!
Posted 4 years ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
 dabeyc wrote:
just saw squeeze in L.A. in september. still a great live show.
 Might not happen now due to the virus

Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 tomwalsh325 wrote:
The title of the song is, 'Another nail IN my heart', not 'for'.
 
AMG has it listed that way, but I just checked my physical CD (which I've had for a dog's age) and it shows the title as "Another Nail For My Heart", which matches the lyrics.  Not sure why it would have changed.
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
just saw squeeze in L.A. in september. still a great live show.
Posted 5 years ago by dabeyc    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
Saw these guys open for Elvis Costello in, oh, 1980 or so. Probably the single best show I ever saw in terms of both bands being brilliant.
 
YAH- I was there too. One of my top shows of that timeframe. Orpheum Theater in Boston. Everyone was up and jammed into the aisles. Als- times have changed and they don't allow folks to have fun anymore.
Posted 5 years ago by akiml    [ Reply ]
The title of the song is, 'Another nail IN my heart', not 'for'.
Posted 5 years ago by tomwalsh325    [ Reply ]
I live on the Kenai Peninsula and  drive an old car that still plays cassette tapes. This one is in my regular rotation during my drive up the Seward Highway and it never gets old for me. 
Posted 5 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
Very, very, very good tune.
RP rocks!
Posted 5 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 Asa001 wrote:
One of my big regrets never having seen these guys. Love all of their work. Catchy pops with interesting lyrics.
 

They are touring, and they are worth the greenbacks.
Posted 5 years ago by Ropes    [ Reply ]
Love these guys.
Posted 5 years ago by Ropes    [ Reply ]
Very happy to be seeing them live this September!
Posted 5 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
One of the sweetest guitar solos!
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
Repetitive repetition over and over.
Posted 5 years ago by Semilab    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
I remember urinating is a bar long time ago, and read handwriting on the wall:  "Squeeze...better than the Beatles!"

Oh...the audacity!
 

They weren't referring to the band; it was simply a suggestion.  
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
What a wonderful surprise to hear this! Amazing album!
Posted 6 years ago by jeremyfogg    [ Reply ]
If such is possible, this is almost TOO tuneful. A surplus of verve and hooks. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Few bands had the hooks and turns of phrase that Squeeze had through their various incarnations, culminating even with Paul Carrack on East Side Story, I believe ("Tempted"). 
Posted 6 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
I remember urinating in a bar long time ago, and read handwriting on the wall:  "Squeeze...better than the Beatles!"

Oh...the audacity!

 


As long as you didn't piss in the beer, all's forgiven...

For a while Squeeze was truly brilliant.

Posted 6 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Love that Farfisa organ sound from that era!
Posted 6 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys open for Elvis Costello in, oh, 1980 or so. Probably the single best show I ever saw in terms of both bands being brilliant.
Posted 6 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Pitch perfect POP. Great songwriters, these blokes.
Posted 6 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Everybody probably has that one band, that band that just connects with them, that band that you just wish would get more recognition than they did.  Squeeze has always been that band for me.

I just saw them last year and they still put on a great show.  Tight musicianship, wonderful harmonies, Glenn's guitar playing is still fantastic.  Very nice folks also for the after show meet and greet, well Chris looked like he would have rather been sitting in the dentist chair, but other than that....
Posted 7 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
I remember urinating is a bar long time ago, and read handwriting on the wall:  "Squeeze...better than the Beatles!"

Oh...the audacity!
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
No! It's about to end and then everything will go from Technicolor to dull and drab again....
Posted 7 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

Wicked!!  thank you treatment_bound, is a cool tune

 
Yeah—and I got to witness it all over again 32 years later in Milwaukee at Summerfest.  They basically play a greatest hits show these days, but they've got some "great hits" to trot out, so it's all good.

Here's how it went down on 7/8/12:
 
Take Me I'm Yours
If I Didn't Love You
In Quintessence
Is That Love
Tommy
Top of the Form
Another Nail in My Heart
Melody Motel
Cool for Cats
Up the Junction
Honey Trap
Goodbye Girl
Bang Bang
Annie Get Your Gun
Hourglass
Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)
Tempted
Encore: Slap and Tickle
Black Coffee in Bed

Posted 7 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Jools on this track?
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
One of my big regrets never having seen these guys. Love all of their work. Catchy pops with interesting lyrics.
Posted 8 years ago by Asa001    [ Reply ]
{#Drummer} a forgotten gem thanks bill !
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
nice, i'll start with a 7
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Love this. A classic in every way.
Posted 8 years ago by Andybob    [ Reply ]
  ziakut wrote:
Glenn Tilbrook is an under rated guitarist and vocalist. Great band and just listen to that cool solo!!! 
 
treatment_bound wrote:


Yeah, ain't it great!  I saw this played live the year it came out from about 5 feet away (Duffy's in Mpls.—-about 50 people there).  It'll never get better than that for a live music experience.

I also used to have this on a 45 rpm vinyl record (which of course we just used to call a 45 before they became extinct in the 1980's).  Wish I still had it.
Here's the orig. album:


And here's the 45 sleeve (US version):


 
Wicked!!  thank you treatment_bound, is a cool tune
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Brings back memories of England in the summer of 1980. One of the classic albums of that era. What a great band.
Posted 8 years ago by Andybob    [ Reply ]
How many other songs make me perk up, happy, and somewhat optimistic? How many other songs have such a great melody, harmony, and joy?
Posted 8 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Legendary !!! {#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by crazyossi    [ Reply ]
 Kaw wrote:
1982. It doesn't sound like 1982 :)

 
Nope.  This song was originally on "Argybargy", which I bought when it came out in early 1980.  

I saw Squeeze that summer at Duffy's, a bar in SE Mpls.  We stood (and occasionally danced) about 5 feet from Jools Holland (who soon after left the band).  He was kind of a "carnival barking emcee' for Squeeze back at the beginning.  THAT WAS FUN!
Posted 8 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
ya know, I just might call this lower-case rock-n-roll which means I DO like it
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
1982. It doesn't sound like 1982 :)
Good year. It's the year that I was made. 
Posted 8 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
One of the catchiest and best foot-tappers out there, still!

 
Indeed.  Tasty guitar solo too.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Pop perfection
Posted 9 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
I saw them live a good while back.  Technically superb, but terminally dull.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 By_The_Bay wrote:
Oh, so this is who Spoon wants to be.

 
{#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by milleronic    [ Reply ]
"Up The Junction"—PLEASE!

Best single EVER without a chorus!  Heard it again this morning on the way in on the Sirius XM 1st wave channel.

Can we get this one added here to the Radio Paradise playlist?

Posted 9 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Oh, so this is who Spoon wants to be.
Posted 9 years ago by By_The_Bay    [ Reply ]
Always brings an instant smile when I hear that intro!
Posted 10 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 Maggle_Bish wrote:


Yep, great album.

 
............. sure is
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:

Same here.

 

Yep, great album.
Posted 11 years ago by Maggle_Bish    [ Reply ]
 kdarwish wrote:
Such monotony, and for so long.

 
Agree! I think they were capable of better but were busy trying to score a top 40 hit. A shame to sellout for so little.
Posted 11 years ago by kz1300a1    [ Reply ]
Still enjoying Glenn with that great little guitar solo.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
silly band.....but we all need silly now and then
Posted 11 years ago by Philly_Joe    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
{#Dancingbanana}wore this c. d. out!. . . . . .

 
Same here.
Posted 11 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}wore this c.d. out!......
Posted 11 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Oh the years....great memories...
Posted 11 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Well, who doesn't like a squeeze occasionally?
Posted 11 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Banal.
 
Thanks, that is the singularly appropriate description.
Posted 11 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]
Such monotony, and for so long.
Posted 11 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]
Cool surprise during a dreary work day.  I haven't heard this tune in years! 
Posted 11 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 11 years ago by Rozsa    [ Reply ]
A nice pick-me-up this morning.
Posted 11 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
One of the catchiest and best foot-tappers out there, still!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
10+
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Banal.
 
Oh look he knows one interesting word.  I bet people love you going around sounding like a goat all day long {#Ass}
Posted 12 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
Banal.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I was never a Squeeze fan, and I don't like this song at all. I really didn't like pop music in the 80's at all. I listened to Bach for the decade.
Posted 12 years ago by Blastcat900    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananasplit}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 12 years ago by KermitDfrog    [ Reply ]
I've always loved Squeeze.

Back in the '80s, I found a lot of the music to be bloodless and cold (which was in style I guess).

Bands like Squeeze and XTC were more to my liking.
Posted 12 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
I agree Squeeze is a tight focused band whom takes advantage of their opportunities on tour. However, their  body of work stands on it's own in my opinion. They have a definite tongue in cheek point of view for much of the work but none the less, they are a tight, clever, talented, songwriting group.

   nagsheadlocal wrote:

I call those "button songs" as they had me reaching for the "off button" on my car radio back in the day. Would rather ride in silence for a few minutes.

As for Squeeze, I wasn't much of a fan until I saw them open for Elvis Costello on his first US tour. They were a tight, workman-like band who made the most of their 45 minutes, so I have at least respected them for their professionalism.

 
 


Posted 12 years ago by Peace_tode    [ Reply ]
Squeeeeeeeeeeze!
Posted 12 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
There are some sucko-barfo songs with such distinctive intros that I can hit mute within less than a second of them starting up. This is one. I never got into Squeeze even in their day - I don't doubt the quality of their songwriting and the quality of their 'kitchen sink' lyrics of ordinary life, but the delivery always got on my tits for some unknown reason. My loss, I'm sure.
 
I call those "button songs" as they had me reaching for the "off button" on my car radio back in the day. Would rather ride in silence for a few minutes.

As for Squeeze, I wasn't much of a fan until I saw them open for Elvis Costello on his first US tour. They were a tight, workman-like band who made the most of their 45 minutes, so I have at least respected them for their professionalism.

 
Posted 13 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
There are some sucko-barfo songs with such distinctive intros that I can hit mute within less than a second of them starting up. This is one. I never got into Squeeze even in their day - I don't doubt the quality of their songwriting and the quality of their 'kitchen sink' lyrics of ordinary life, but the delivery always got on my tits for some unknown reason. My loss, I'm sure.
 

Not at all fred, if you don't like them then not listening to them is good for you. Music is totally and completely subjective, who is to say what is "good" or not? What is good is whatever you like and what is bad is whatever you don't like, same goes for all of us. How is that for a definition?{#Lol} BTW, I happen to really like this song and Squeeze in general, but to each his own!{#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
There are some sucko-barfo songs with such distinctive intros that I can hit mute within less than a second of them starting up. This is one. I never got into Squeeze even in their day - I don't doubt the quality of their songwriting and the quality of their 'kitchen sink' lyrics of ordinary life, but the delivery always got on my tits for some unknown reason. My loss, I'm sure.
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:

There ain't no Rockpile songs in RP's library...DADGUMMIT! (pardon my Ken "The Harrelson" Hawk)



 
An unusual blind spot, er oversight, for Bill.  I second the request.

Posted 13 years ago by p2h2d2    [ Reply ]
anabel your bananas are dancing perfectly in rhythm with the beat ,,, genius!
Posted 13 years ago by laup    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Glenn Tilbrook is an under rated guitarist and vocalist. Great band and just listen to that cool solo!!! 
 

Yeah, ain't it great!  I saw this played live the year it came out from about 5 feet away (Duffy's in Mpls.—-about 50 people there).  It'll never get better than that for a live music experience.

I also used to have this on a 45 rpm vinyl record (which of course we just used to call a 45 before they became extinct in the 1980's).  Wish I still had it.
Here's the orig. album:


And here's the 45 sleeve (US version):



Posted 13 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing songs on RP that remind me of Squeeze; It's nice to hear them again. 
Posted 13 years ago by dkliger    [ Reply ]
Glenn Tilbrook is an under rated guitarist and vocalist. Great band and just listen to that cool solo!!! 
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 terriertribe wrote:
Why this doesn't lead into Rockpile's Play That Fast Thing (One More Time) is beyond me.
 
There ain't no Rockpile songs in RP's library...DADGUMMIT! (pardon my Ken "The Harrelson" Hawk)



Posted 13 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 dmax wrote:
Only a 9 from me?

How many other songs make me perk up, happy, and somewhat optimistic? How many other songs have such a great melody, harmony, and joy?
 
Totally agree! This song was originally on the terrific Argybargy album.

Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Can definitely get by without any more of these guys....

Posted 14 years ago by throwback    [ Reply ]

{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}


Posted 14 years ago by anabel    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
{#Puke}
 
I expected a lot more content than this from you. Please try again. 
Posted 14 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Clifford/tillbrook were (are) outstanding pop  song writing duo.  Clever, witty catchy, memorable but not tiresome.  Even after all these years.

8/10
Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
damn all your sympathetic friends ;) consider that a prayer lol
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
This may be the definitive 80's flashback band!{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
I seem to have a pre-MTV video memory of this song (Video Jukebox, perhaps?) Anyway, great song then; great song now!
Posted 15 years ago by truebeliever    [ Reply ]
Wow, that does certainly bring back memories.    {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by Spud    [ Reply ]
ahhh the memories.... {#Bananapiano}
Posted 15 years ago by moonsaura    [ Reply ]