Bandits
Reverend and the Makers Lyrics

Spin for feature or I hold for fruit
I will either spin for the chance to win a feature prize or hold on to the game until I can win a lesser but still useful fruit prize

I need two more nudges and I'll drop the loot
I require two more nudges from the machine and then I can drop the prize I hope to win

Sure I'll jack it almost anytime
I am willing to steal the prize from the machine whenever I see the opportunity

When I hear a voice from behind
I listen for anyone who might intervene or cause trouble concerned with my stealing of the prize

No, no mate you wanna' hold the pears
It is better to hold onto the smaller reward of pears rather than risk everything on a bigger one

'cause I've been watching you from over by the stairs
I have been keeping an eye on you from a distance and making sure that you are not doing anything wrong

Turbo cash is cool you wanna' let 'em spin
It is tempting to play the game quickly for a chance to win, even with higher stakes

But if the hoppers full you're guaranteed a win
If the jackpot or the game's payout is high enough, playing the game with fewer risks is more likely to lead to a win

No, no mate why don't you understand
I have a plan to win big, why can you not trust me?

I've got a scheme a plan I've got it all in hand
I have a detailed and clever plan in place to ensure my success

I need a no-lose or an extra life
I need to have the game set up in such a way that I cannot lose, or have a chance to keep playing after a loss

And me mobile's ringing. It's me wife
My phone is ringing and my wife is calling me, but I am too focused on the game to answer

Where are you Jon what time will you be home
My partner is concerned about where I am and when I will return home

I've been trying to call just get your answer phone
I have been trying to contact you but you are not answering your phone

I've told you once, I've told you times before
I have warned you about this behavior before

Can't get to sleep unti lyou're through th door
I cannot fall asleep until you are safely back home

Are you listening to anything I say'
Are you ignoring me and my concerns?

We need the money, we got bills to pay
We are in need of the money you might win and must pay our bills

Don't get drunk and make sure you're not late
Do not drink and ensure that you arrive home at a reasonable time

And don't be gambling please for goodness sake
Please, do not gamble - this has caused trouble before and we cannot afford it

Back inside a frown adorns ma face
I return to the game filled with disappointment and worry

Because I see this bloke's stepped in and took me place
Because someone else has taken over the machine I was playing and might win the prize I hoped for

What takes the biscuit, really tops it off
What makes the situation worse is that the other person has just won the jackpot I wanted

Is when the jackpot lights up, he's took the lot
When the game finally declares a winner, it is the other player who wins and walks away with everything

Haha lad you see what I just did'
I am bragging about winning the game

I just dropped the bandit, only spent a quid
I won the game quickly and effortlessly, spending very little for a big payout

Oh were you playing mate'
I did not realize that someone else was also interested in playing the same game

I didn't realise-ise-ise'
I was not aware of the situation or how it might affect others

I'm so skint and demoralized
I am broke and discouraged after losing the potential for a big win

There's always tomorrow mate
There are always more opportunities to win and keep playing