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For those of you that don’t know, Klark Kent was actually the alter-ego of Police drummer Stewart Copeland. The songs were fun, quirky sounding tunes that Sting apparently didn’t want to record as the Police, so Copeland invented a fictitious band.

This particular song can only be described as “quirky”. It’s got an odd, shambling rhythm that still seems pleasant to the ears, and Copeland’s voice sounds just a tad like he’s singing in the bathtub from underneath the water. Still, it all works, and it’s a fun little song about that first apartment.

You can listen to the song below:

And of course, the lyrics:

I finally got away from home
I got apartment of my own
Eccentric posing is allowed
And I can play the music loud
I’m gonna abuse my brand new pad
My lousy manners are O.K.
I finally got away from home
I got apartment of my own
I entertain my rancid date
And she can hang around till late
Oh boy!

I finally got away from home
I got apartment of my own
Not sure exactly ’bout the rent
My weekly pay won’t even dent
Won’t hide my dealings
Oh boy Oh boy!