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I was feeling sad and cold,
devoid of new ideas
Defunct, Redundant –
that’s when you appeared
You came into my life
When I was running out of steam
Took me to the cleaners -
Brought me home steam cleaned

You’re a Modern Wonder,
A miracle of sciences
You turn up the colour
On my black and white appliances
You’re a modern wonder
A star of networked screen
You’re electricity,
You’re wi-fi, you’re windolene.

When all was death and gloom - one endless night
You came into my room, switched on all the lights
You rebooted me - refitted me for purpose
You wiped clean all my dirty surfaces

A modern wonder, A bloody splendour
Smart like a computer, Buzzy like a hand held blender
You’re a modern wonder, And I love you madly true
You’re a modern wonder, And you’re all things that are shiny bright brand new


And with you I’m going to waste no time
And with you I’m going to make things happen
And with you I’m going to waste no time
And with you I’m going to make things happen

You’re a modern wonder
With all the latest drives and gadgets
You’re a modern wonder
You’re working close up magic
You’re a modern wonder
You astound me you amaze
You’re a modern wonder
It’s amazing the things that they can do these days!

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from What Didn't Quite: The Nearly Songs, released October 7, 2016

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Chris & The Ifso London, UK

Digital writer and nearlyologist Chris Ifso makes digital and transmedia fiction including songs, sound, live workshops and performance. The Ifso Band are Chris on ukulele, Alistair McEachern on bass, Abbie Coppard vocals, Iain Stewart on guitar.

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