Backstage (2016) s02e08 Episode Script
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[Alya.]
Previously on Backstage We'll always have limousines And picnic tables Did you write that for me? You're an amazing dancer, Vanessa, but you know how easy it would be to replace you.
Effective immediately, you are no longer a Prima.
[Bianca.]
Is that the Frances O'Connell? Okay, let's take that again.
Could you maybe tell me what I'm doing wrong? You're wasting time.
[Alya.]
She's so doing this on purpose.
I don't need saving.
What I need is for someone to push me.
- I know it's my music.
- Which means you deserve the kudos.
Maybe it's time to let everyone see the face behind the mask.
You're the best thing that's ever happened to me.
I kissed someone else.
["Lost And Found" playing.]
You're in between the lost and found Think about it when you go Tell me, can you feel the sound? Saving everything you know Coming up on the underground Take another breath before you go Basic.
Low energy, no storytelling.
And, Amy, don't even get me started with your facial expressions.
Here's some of the comments from the judges at our last competition.
"Better turnout needed.
" "Failure to connect steps with their breath.
" "Can hear the jumps landing from the judges' table.
" If we don't fix these problems, we will lose at qualifiers.
And, Amy, I want to win.
Me too.
I don't dance for second place.
Take five.
Cassie I think I know what's wrong.
- Our choreo's stale.
- Excuse me? I'm not saying it's bad, it's just that it's a little safe and no one's excited.
Okay.
Since you have all the answers, pitch me something.
- Now? - [Cassandra.]
Are you not ready? I just need some time.
Fine.
But it better be good.
It will be.
I hope.
["Spark" playing.]
My eyes are open But I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust, I guess We're only feeling in the darkness Oh, oh, oh - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark ["Those Eyes" playing.]
- But you just don't get it - You don't own her - Can't wait for you to forget the - Number to phone her And we see what we want And we get what we get of our own device But you ain't no prize Don't give me those eyes [guitar strumming continues.]
How many times can I let go? I'm gonna feel it in my bones How can you say that that one kiss Means I owe you more than this? Technically solid, guys, well done.
[Frances.]
But, Alya, why aren't you connecting with Miles? Aren't we past this? My relationship with Miles is going well.
It hasn't been distracting.
Well, it hasn't been anything, really.
It's just kinda been there.
Miles and I are fine.
Maybe it's the song that's the problem? Maybe it is.
Yeah, maybe maybe it would do us some good to change the song, you know? Cleanse the palette a little? Yes, we've been working on the same song forever.
Let's mix it up.
- Miles? - Me? Don't be modest, come on, play that, uh, E-major song you've been working on.
Um, I don't think this is the right time.
[Frances.]
Come on.
Who wants to hear Miles' new song? - [group cheers, applauds.]
- Fine.
She's the kind of girl That can live in your dreams So together But coming apart at the seams When the world gets hot She can still freeze When it turns cold It's her turn to leave Now she's off stuck In some Aesop fable I'm stuck wrapping up her guitar cable There's something so sweet about her It'll make you sick That girl ain't no picnic Ooh, she ain't no picnic We sang our songs And we played our parts But now it's so cold The limousine won't start Pretending like nothing happened Ain't doing the trick This ain't no picnic Ooh, this ain't no picnic [song ends.]
[group applauding.]
That was awesome.
[sighs.]
Well, my palette is cleansed.
[zipper whines.]
- Hey.
- [Vanessa.]
Your mouth says "hey," but your eyes say "I need a favor.
" It's not what I need but what you need.
- Wow, must be big.
- [Carly.]
Huge.
It's your biggest and best chance to be a part of Primas.
Carly, I have some bad news.
[sighs.]
I'm on crutches.
What? Why didn't you tell me? [chuckles.]
Okay, spit it, weirdo.
I want you to pitch Cassandra some choreo to liven up our CAMDA dance.
Yeah, you definitely oversold the excitement on that one.
Come on, the Prima routine is super stale and the choreo you've been doing with Mindy is amazing.
If you swoop in and save the day, Cassandra might make you the official Prima choreographer.
Okay, but first, you also have to admit that this has something to do with you wanting to win the CAMDAs.
Yes.
Look at this choreo.
- Yawn.
- Yeah, it's a little sleepy.
- But I can wake it up.
- Great.
Kit.
Kit, you can't retire.
I can and I did.
As your music consultant, my professional opinion is that you just sleep on it.
You know, just think it over and change your mind.
Look, I know you have a conflict of interest as a DJ Diamondmind employee, so I'm gonna help you out.
- You're fired.
- What? No DJ D, no need for a music consultant.
- You can't.
That's not allowed - I can and I did.
- [stammers.]
But I I work - Look.
I've already talked it over with Scarlett and my parents and they support my decision.
It'd mean a lot if you did, too.
I'm sorry, Kit, but you're making the wrong choice.
That's not what Bianca thinks.
I know, but she's having relationship issues right now.
Wait, she knows that you're DJ D? Hey, Mom, I need to talk but, um, it's Never mind.
[sighs.]
[phone beeps.]
[banging keys.]
There you are.
Here I am.
Are you okay? Yeah, whatever.
Fine, no.
That song was harsh.
No limos, no picnic tables.
- I didn't know Miles hated me like that.
- Miles doesn't hate you, he's just going through all of this too, and that song was his chance to vent.
And what's Frances' deal? This is my life, not drama she can manipulate for a class project.
Doesn't she always say that you can't separate life and music? That one just feeds the other.
So, we're quoting Frances now? You have a choice to make.
You can either cry about it or you can take control and use your music to fight back.
[phone chimes.]
[sighs.]
So what's it gonna be? Ta-da.
Carly? Introducing the most cutting-edge choreographer at Keaton.
Don't oversell it, C.
- Carly? - [Carly.]
Trust me.
If we work Vanessa's steps into our choreo, I guarantee you we will win at qualifiers.
[scoffs.]
She oversold it.
- [remote clicks.]
- ["Lost And Found" playing.]
Oh You're in between the lost and found Think about it when you go - [remote clicks.]
- [music stops.]
So? Oh.
Can I speak now? Do I need to remind you that Vanessa was kicked out of the Primas last year? No, you don't.
But thanks.
You wanted ideas.
These steps will help us win.
You call these steps ideas? They lack technique and maturity Just like Vanessa.
- Cassandra! - I lack maturity? And if you think donating a couple of basic phrases to our CAMDA Cause is gonna get you back in the Primas, even more immature than I thought.
Cassie, you're way out of line.
She's not Prima material, Carly.
You've wasted your time and mine.
I'm so sorry.
Cassandra's the one being immature.
Whatever.
I just, um - I [sighs.]
- V! This is all my fault.
Bianca.
We need to have a serious conversation.
Are we finally doing this? Okay.
It can't be over.
Wow, I guess we are.
We're going to talk about us.
I'm listening.
Kit cannot retire DJ D.
[tongue clicks.]
Nope.
Different kind of talk.
Well, we all have to give up on people sometimes, Jax.
Well, I don't want to.
It doesn't matter what you want.
You both have to want the same thing.
Okay.
But how could you tell Kit that it was a good idea to end it? No one had to tell her.
When something's over, you just know.
No, see, it can't be over.
I will not accept that.
Well [sighs.]
When someone means something to you you're supposed to fight for them.
You're right.
I know what I have to do.
No, you don't.
You're not asking for a favor this time.
- Let me guess, apology sundae? - [chuckles.]
If dance doesn't work out, you should totally become a professional mind reader.
Okay, but, one, that's not a real job and two, my powers only work when I'm with my best friend.
But you really don't need to apologize to me, Carly.
- You were just trying to help.
- So were you.
Too bad Cassandra can't see that.
I didn't do your choreo justice.
You were perfect.
Let's just face it, Cassandra hates me.
- No, she doesn't.
- Carly.
Okay.
Maybe the evil dance dictator hates you a little.
But she's crazy to think you're not good enough for the Primas.
- You're amazing.
- Thanks.
- So is this sundae.
- [chuckles.]
These steps are so good, V.
They shouldn't go to waste.
You're right, they shouldn't.
Maybe I can use them for Mindy's solo.
Exactly.
Mindy will kill it.
So, what are you gonna do about your Prima routine? Tell Cassandra that if she doesn't want your choreo, she needs to come up with something better.
[scoffs.]
- Good luck.
- I'll need it.
But first, I need another bite.
[chuckles.]
[strumming.]
Bianca was right.
I can either cry my eyes out, feeling sorry for myself or I can respond with a song.
And I choose Know your role, know your part Suffer well, for your art Put it straight, you made it clear You pulled the strings 'Cause you're the puppeteer Make it hurt, that's the only way How much pain can I sing today? Say it straight, you made it clear You pulled the strings 'Cause you're the puppeteer Push me, trick me Fool me and kick me Pull the strings And control me quickly Puppeteer Pull the strings And control me quickly Puppeteer [bell ringing.]
[voices overlapping.]
Jax, I can't even right now.
No worries, you don't have to.
Why are you acting like you're in a spy movie? [Jax.]
I just wanted to say thank you.
Dude, this is intense.
Yeah, this is what I imagine it's like inside your brain.
[chuckles.]
[Jax.]
Ahem.
I used the cash I made on tour to buy this setup.
- Check out this mixer.
- [music playing.]
This setup is sick.
But I see what you're doing.
I have to give it one more shot.
I'm not doing anything.
I mean, if I was, I probably have your first platinum single on wax or something like that.
Oh, wait, actually what's this? - You're the worst.
- [chuckles.]
And if I was trying to show you how great your career is and why you shouldn't just give it all up, I'd probably have a wax copy of the track that you sampled on your first single ever.
- Oh, first pressing? - You know me.
[chuckles.]
I don't wanna spin, Jax.
Okay.
Okay.
I guess you just won't be needing that anymore.
[clicks.]
- [faint whirr.]
- [both laugh.]
- How did you get that? - I promised Scarlett I'd return it.
And now, DJ D's best track ever featuring the one and only Kit Dunn.
["Something Shiny" playing.]
- You've been listening to it? - Oh, yeah, on repeat for hours.
I've actually been playing with the textures, like this.
[keyboard track playing.]
If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a DJ butchering my track.
[music continues.]
Thought that we could set The world on fire But now we barely recognize desire Then something shiny caught your eye I wonder If I could ever love someone again If I could ever love someone again Thought that we could set The world on fire But now we barely recognize desire And something shiny caught your eye I wonder If I could ever love someone again If I could ever love someone again We need to talk.
First of all, being mean to Vanessa, totally unnecessary.
Second, we need a solution for our routine or we're gonna lose.
You think I don't know that? - Then what are we gonna do? - I'll figure out new choreo.
Okay.
Do you have any ideas? - Not yet.
- [sighs.]
I don't get it.
You had the fix.
V's steps were good.
We are not using Vanessa's moves.
Cassie, the qualifiers are right around the corner.
- I know.
- Then why won't you use Vanessa's moves? Because I can't stand her.
Why? She's good.
She's so good.
Even when she's not dancing, she still finds a way to be better than me.
Using her moves would be admitting that.
Worrying Vanessa's better than you and being afraid to admit it? That, I understand.
We'll figure it out, together.
Even if we have to stay here all night.
Okay.
Yeah, we'll do that first.
So this was cool.
So cool that you might wanna keep being DJ Diamondmind? No, Jax.
But I'm still at Keaton and I'll still kick your butt on the decks.
- [chuckles.]
- Isn't that what matters? Yeah.
Thanks for helping me say goodbye.
I appreciate it.
Do you appreciate it enough - to put on the helmet just one more - Jax.
Okay, cool.
Yeah, no.
We don't have to do that.
See you later.
Your song in there, it was great.
- Thank you, Miles.
- Look, I - Frances.
- Nice work in there.
It's that kind of energy that's gonna make our CAMDA performance super juicy.
Well, thank you so much for inspiring me.
As you always say, gotta put what you're feeling into the music.
I'm glad you're finally listening.
And what I'm feeling is that I'm not going to be singing my verse of the CAMDAs song with Miles anymore.
I sing it alone or I quit the group.
She's the kind of girl That can live in your dreams So together But coming apart at the seams When the world gets hot She can still freeze And when it turns cold It's her turn to leave Now she's off stuck In some Aesop fable I'm stuck wrapping up her guitar cable There's something so sweet about her It'll make you sick That girl ain't no picnic
Previously on Backstage We'll always have limousines And picnic tables Did you write that for me? You're an amazing dancer, Vanessa, but you know how easy it would be to replace you.
Effective immediately, you are no longer a Prima.
[Bianca.]
Is that the Frances O'Connell? Okay, let's take that again.
Could you maybe tell me what I'm doing wrong? You're wasting time.
[Alya.]
She's so doing this on purpose.
I don't need saving.
What I need is for someone to push me.
- I know it's my music.
- Which means you deserve the kudos.
Maybe it's time to let everyone see the face behind the mask.
You're the best thing that's ever happened to me.
I kissed someone else.
["Lost And Found" playing.]
You're in between the lost and found Think about it when you go Tell me, can you feel the sound? Saving everything you know Coming up on the underground Take another breath before you go Basic.
Low energy, no storytelling.
And, Amy, don't even get me started with your facial expressions.
Here's some of the comments from the judges at our last competition.
"Better turnout needed.
" "Failure to connect steps with their breath.
" "Can hear the jumps landing from the judges' table.
" If we don't fix these problems, we will lose at qualifiers.
And, Amy, I want to win.
Me too.
I don't dance for second place.
Take five.
Cassie I think I know what's wrong.
- Our choreo's stale.
- Excuse me? I'm not saying it's bad, it's just that it's a little safe and no one's excited.
Okay.
Since you have all the answers, pitch me something.
- Now? - [Cassandra.]
Are you not ready? I just need some time.
Fine.
But it better be good.
It will be.
I hope.
["Spark" playing.]
My eyes are open But I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust, I guess We're only feeling in the darkness Oh, oh, oh - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark ["Those Eyes" playing.]
- But you just don't get it - You don't own her - Can't wait for you to forget the - Number to phone her And we see what we want And we get what we get of our own device But you ain't no prize Don't give me those eyes [guitar strumming continues.]
How many times can I let go? I'm gonna feel it in my bones How can you say that that one kiss Means I owe you more than this? Technically solid, guys, well done.
[Frances.]
But, Alya, why aren't you connecting with Miles? Aren't we past this? My relationship with Miles is going well.
It hasn't been distracting.
Well, it hasn't been anything, really.
It's just kinda been there.
Miles and I are fine.
Maybe it's the song that's the problem? Maybe it is.
Yeah, maybe maybe it would do us some good to change the song, you know? Cleanse the palette a little? Yes, we've been working on the same song forever.
Let's mix it up.
- Miles? - Me? Don't be modest, come on, play that, uh, E-major song you've been working on.
Um, I don't think this is the right time.
[Frances.]
Come on.
Who wants to hear Miles' new song? - [group cheers, applauds.]
- Fine.
She's the kind of girl That can live in your dreams So together But coming apart at the seams When the world gets hot She can still freeze When it turns cold It's her turn to leave Now she's off stuck In some Aesop fable I'm stuck wrapping up her guitar cable There's something so sweet about her It'll make you sick That girl ain't no picnic Ooh, she ain't no picnic We sang our songs And we played our parts But now it's so cold The limousine won't start Pretending like nothing happened Ain't doing the trick This ain't no picnic Ooh, this ain't no picnic [song ends.]
[group applauding.]
That was awesome.
[sighs.]
Well, my palette is cleansed.
[zipper whines.]
- Hey.
- [Vanessa.]
Your mouth says "hey," but your eyes say "I need a favor.
" It's not what I need but what you need.
- Wow, must be big.
- [Carly.]
Huge.
It's your biggest and best chance to be a part of Primas.
Carly, I have some bad news.
[sighs.]
I'm on crutches.
What? Why didn't you tell me? [chuckles.]
Okay, spit it, weirdo.
I want you to pitch Cassandra some choreo to liven up our CAMDA dance.
Yeah, you definitely oversold the excitement on that one.
Come on, the Prima routine is super stale and the choreo you've been doing with Mindy is amazing.
If you swoop in and save the day, Cassandra might make you the official Prima choreographer.
Okay, but first, you also have to admit that this has something to do with you wanting to win the CAMDAs.
Yes.
Look at this choreo.
- Yawn.
- Yeah, it's a little sleepy.
- But I can wake it up.
- Great.
Kit.
Kit, you can't retire.
I can and I did.
As your music consultant, my professional opinion is that you just sleep on it.
You know, just think it over and change your mind.
Look, I know you have a conflict of interest as a DJ Diamondmind employee, so I'm gonna help you out.
- You're fired.
- What? No DJ D, no need for a music consultant.
- You can't.
That's not allowed - I can and I did.
- [stammers.]
But I I work - Look.
I've already talked it over with Scarlett and my parents and they support my decision.
It'd mean a lot if you did, too.
I'm sorry, Kit, but you're making the wrong choice.
That's not what Bianca thinks.
I know, but she's having relationship issues right now.
Wait, she knows that you're DJ D? Hey, Mom, I need to talk but, um, it's Never mind.
[sighs.]
[phone beeps.]
[banging keys.]
There you are.
Here I am.
Are you okay? Yeah, whatever.
Fine, no.
That song was harsh.
No limos, no picnic tables.
- I didn't know Miles hated me like that.
- Miles doesn't hate you, he's just going through all of this too, and that song was his chance to vent.
And what's Frances' deal? This is my life, not drama she can manipulate for a class project.
Doesn't she always say that you can't separate life and music? That one just feeds the other.
So, we're quoting Frances now? You have a choice to make.
You can either cry about it or you can take control and use your music to fight back.
[phone chimes.]
[sighs.]
So what's it gonna be? Ta-da.
Carly? Introducing the most cutting-edge choreographer at Keaton.
Don't oversell it, C.
- Carly? - [Carly.]
Trust me.
If we work Vanessa's steps into our choreo, I guarantee you we will win at qualifiers.
[scoffs.]
She oversold it.
- [remote clicks.]
- ["Lost And Found" playing.]
Oh You're in between the lost and found Think about it when you go - [remote clicks.]
- [music stops.]
So? Oh.
Can I speak now? Do I need to remind you that Vanessa was kicked out of the Primas last year? No, you don't.
But thanks.
You wanted ideas.
These steps will help us win.
You call these steps ideas? They lack technique and maturity Just like Vanessa.
- Cassandra! - I lack maturity? And if you think donating a couple of basic phrases to our CAMDA Cause is gonna get you back in the Primas, even more immature than I thought.
Cassie, you're way out of line.
She's not Prima material, Carly.
You've wasted your time and mine.
I'm so sorry.
Cassandra's the one being immature.
Whatever.
I just, um - I [sighs.]
- V! This is all my fault.
Bianca.
We need to have a serious conversation.
Are we finally doing this? Okay.
It can't be over.
Wow, I guess we are.
We're going to talk about us.
I'm listening.
Kit cannot retire DJ D.
[tongue clicks.]
Nope.
Different kind of talk.
Well, we all have to give up on people sometimes, Jax.
Well, I don't want to.
It doesn't matter what you want.
You both have to want the same thing.
Okay.
But how could you tell Kit that it was a good idea to end it? No one had to tell her.
When something's over, you just know.
No, see, it can't be over.
I will not accept that.
Well [sighs.]
When someone means something to you you're supposed to fight for them.
You're right.
I know what I have to do.
No, you don't.
You're not asking for a favor this time.
- Let me guess, apology sundae? - [chuckles.]
If dance doesn't work out, you should totally become a professional mind reader.
Okay, but, one, that's not a real job and two, my powers only work when I'm with my best friend.
But you really don't need to apologize to me, Carly.
- You were just trying to help.
- So were you.
Too bad Cassandra can't see that.
I didn't do your choreo justice.
You were perfect.
Let's just face it, Cassandra hates me.
- No, she doesn't.
- Carly.
Okay.
Maybe the evil dance dictator hates you a little.
But she's crazy to think you're not good enough for the Primas.
- You're amazing.
- Thanks.
- So is this sundae.
- [chuckles.]
These steps are so good, V.
They shouldn't go to waste.
You're right, they shouldn't.
Maybe I can use them for Mindy's solo.
Exactly.
Mindy will kill it.
So, what are you gonna do about your Prima routine? Tell Cassandra that if she doesn't want your choreo, she needs to come up with something better.
[scoffs.]
- Good luck.
- I'll need it.
But first, I need another bite.
[chuckles.]
[strumming.]
Bianca was right.
I can either cry my eyes out, feeling sorry for myself or I can respond with a song.
And I choose Know your role, know your part Suffer well, for your art Put it straight, you made it clear You pulled the strings 'Cause you're the puppeteer Make it hurt, that's the only way How much pain can I sing today? Say it straight, you made it clear You pulled the strings 'Cause you're the puppeteer Push me, trick me Fool me and kick me Pull the strings And control me quickly Puppeteer Pull the strings And control me quickly Puppeteer [bell ringing.]
[voices overlapping.]
Jax, I can't even right now.
No worries, you don't have to.
Why are you acting like you're in a spy movie? [Jax.]
I just wanted to say thank you.
Dude, this is intense.
Yeah, this is what I imagine it's like inside your brain.
[chuckles.]
[Jax.]
Ahem.
I used the cash I made on tour to buy this setup.
- Check out this mixer.
- [music playing.]
This setup is sick.
But I see what you're doing.
I have to give it one more shot.
I'm not doing anything.
I mean, if I was, I probably have your first platinum single on wax or something like that.
Oh, wait, actually what's this? - You're the worst.
- [chuckles.]
And if I was trying to show you how great your career is and why you shouldn't just give it all up, I'd probably have a wax copy of the track that you sampled on your first single ever.
- Oh, first pressing? - You know me.
[chuckles.]
I don't wanna spin, Jax.
Okay.
Okay.
I guess you just won't be needing that anymore.
[clicks.]
- [faint whirr.]
- [both laugh.]
- How did you get that? - I promised Scarlett I'd return it.
And now, DJ D's best track ever featuring the one and only Kit Dunn.
["Something Shiny" playing.]
- You've been listening to it? - Oh, yeah, on repeat for hours.
I've actually been playing with the textures, like this.
[keyboard track playing.]
If there's one thing I can't stand, it's a DJ butchering my track.
[music continues.]
Thought that we could set The world on fire But now we barely recognize desire Then something shiny caught your eye I wonder If I could ever love someone again If I could ever love someone again Thought that we could set The world on fire But now we barely recognize desire And something shiny caught your eye I wonder If I could ever love someone again If I could ever love someone again We need to talk.
First of all, being mean to Vanessa, totally unnecessary.
Second, we need a solution for our routine or we're gonna lose.
You think I don't know that? - Then what are we gonna do? - I'll figure out new choreo.
Okay.
Do you have any ideas? - Not yet.
- [sighs.]
I don't get it.
You had the fix.
V's steps were good.
We are not using Vanessa's moves.
Cassie, the qualifiers are right around the corner.
- I know.
- Then why won't you use Vanessa's moves? Because I can't stand her.
Why? She's good.
She's so good.
Even when she's not dancing, she still finds a way to be better than me.
Using her moves would be admitting that.
Worrying Vanessa's better than you and being afraid to admit it? That, I understand.
We'll figure it out, together.
Even if we have to stay here all night.
Okay.
Yeah, we'll do that first.
So this was cool.
So cool that you might wanna keep being DJ Diamondmind? No, Jax.
But I'm still at Keaton and I'll still kick your butt on the decks.
- [chuckles.]
- Isn't that what matters? Yeah.
Thanks for helping me say goodbye.
I appreciate it.
Do you appreciate it enough - to put on the helmet just one more - Jax.
Okay, cool.
Yeah, no.
We don't have to do that.
See you later.
Your song in there, it was great.
- Thank you, Miles.
- Look, I - Frances.
- Nice work in there.
It's that kind of energy that's gonna make our CAMDA performance super juicy.
Well, thank you so much for inspiring me.
As you always say, gotta put what you're feeling into the music.
I'm glad you're finally listening.
And what I'm feeling is that I'm not going to be singing my verse of the CAMDAs song with Miles anymore.
I sing it alone or I quit the group.
She's the kind of girl That can live in your dreams So together But coming apart at the seams When the world gets hot She can still freeze And when it turns cold It's her turn to leave Now she's off stuck In some Aesop fable I'm stuck wrapping up her guitar cable There's something so sweet about her It'll make you sick That girl ain't no picnic