Title given by a fellow participant in February Album Writing Month 2011.
Lyrics
Some friends are having a party
It's all over town
We went out for coffee
'Dress up, mate, don't dress down'
But I have a funny feeling
They haven't heard the news
I'm the latest victim
Of the Top Hat Blues
I don't wear any Dolce
Prada, Nike too
If it's a major brand name
I haven't got a clue...and
I don't own a top hat
Tails are not for me
I'd rather stick to denim jeans
When I'm out publicly
You'll never see me frowning
With a check shirt on my back
A pair of shorts or trousers
And I'm ready to attack
Chorus
If you asked me to smarten up
I'd want to check your head
Why go for over stylish?
Be comfortable instead
Chorus
So buy your major brand names
But spare a thought for me
And all the other victims
Of fashion's tendencies
Chorus
