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She's tried out all the latest hairstyles
Nobody notices or smiles
She wears the outfits she knows fit best
That all the magazines suggest
She is the one handing compliments out
But she never gets them in return
Maybe her words do not have any clout?
Oh how people love to spurn
She's eating well so she can stay slim
And always going to the gym
The mirror tells her she's deserving
But she could never trust that thing
Beauty is power is what she's always heard
That's why she feels so powerless
She is in need of a flattering word
So she buys another gorgeous dress
She would love some praise and recognition
For the way she looks
Not just for her sweet disposition
Or the way that she cooks
Average women get called beauties
She wonders if it's more a tease
She tells herself she does not mind
Could be they're only being kind
Maybe they think that it's something she hears
Many times throughout the day
And she's sick of it all after all of these years
So it's something they don't need to say
She would love some praise and recognition
For the way that she looks
Not just for her sweet disposition
Or her collection of books
She would love some praise and recognition
For the way that she looks
Not just for her sweet disposition
Or that she loves Albert Brooks.
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He did not receive that promotion
He's been passed over again
He's not one to start a commotion
He'll go back to wondering when
So why does he keep on applying?
All of his colleagues will ask
How long can they keep on denying
That he's more than up for the task?
But he stays with the company on his own volition
Although he gets no praise and recognition
His cube is the only one lacking
Any citations or plaques
Yet each time the boss is attacking
He has his co-worker's backs
He never has taken a sick day
It's earned him the nickname of Cal
To move up, there isn't a quick way
But will he keep trying? He shall
He stays with the company on his own volition
Although he gets no praise and recognition
When it's his year end review, he gets the middle score
If he might get a raise, he deserves a little more
He stays with the company on his own volition
Although he gets no praise or recognition
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She's helping with the homework, she's helping with the projects
There is no time for dating, not that there are prospects
Her daughter is smart and sassy, her son is the absurd one
Each day she counts her blessings she never had a third one
She isn't one to hit them, hardly ever will shout
Throw any problem at her, she will work it all out
Sometimes they get so nasty, sometimes even hateful
She's all but given up on them ever being grateful
Is unconditional love a permanent condition?
Even without praise and recognition?
People will say she's too nice, telling her she spoils them
They are her squeaky wheels and she's the one who oils them
Now Mother's Day is coming, she knows it's gonna be hard
She will receive no flowers, not even a cheap card
Is unconditional love a permanent condition?
Even without praise and recognition?
She will do all she does, and that is while working full time
Payments for child support are late enough to be called a crime
Is unconditional love a permanent condition?
Even without praise and recognition?
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He is always there for her
Still hasn't learned to tell her no
Always holds the chair for her
But he's a minor player in her show
She can always count on him
Nicknamed him "The Abacus"
He entertains her every whim
And he has a car, which is a plus
He shows his devotion in this endless audition
And where's the praise and recognition?
She can keep a good man down
Down on himself and in the dumps
Like the guy in Cathy's Clown
He knows how to take his lumps
If this was a rom com flick
Soon he'd be more than just a friend
He'd get the long end of the stick
And they'd be together in the end
He shows his devotion in the endless audition
And where's the praise and recognition?
Her friends call him "The Keeper"
But she keeps him at arm's length
To the side he should sweep her
If he could only find the strength
He shows his devotion in this endless audition
So where's the praise and recognition?
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Somebody with a respectable ear
Saying he's good is all he wants to hear
Songs go on his social media page
Ignored and unheard is the worst way to gauge
Commercial success is not his ambition
He just wants praise and recognition
Who are the ones who make the decision?
To give out praise and recognition
Releases his work like all musical cogs
Download codes sent to his favorite blogs
If one of them gave him a decent review
Pride and self-worth would so quickly renew
Commercial success is not his ambition
He just wants praise and recognition
Will they correct this glaring omission?
And give him praise and recognition
Being a critic's darling must be satisfying and fun
Rave reviews aplenty, but his goal is only one
Commercial success is not his ambition
He just wants praise and recognition
He's asking some friends to sign a petition
To get him praise and recognition
He won't say a thing, but he thinks his news songs
Are surely the ones that will prove he belongs
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Five different songs with the same title about five different characters.