in a hurry

hand me down 
the New York times
I'm a busy man
I can't wait in line
everything is begging
for my attention
I've got no time
for idle chat
I've got no patience
for stuff like that
and, if I have to ask,
do I have to mention
that I am in a hurry
I am in a hurry
I am in a hurry
and I got nowhere to go

give me liberty
or rising costs
must I remind you
who's the boss
my rapid pace
has turned into a deluge
can't you see
I am never free
from the demands of
the company
I don't know what else
I can tell you
except
I am in a hurry
I am in a hurry
I am in a hurry
and I got nowhere to go

peace of mind
or piece of profit
I got on the first
and then went off it
I have made my bed
now let me lie
I don't have a 
New York minute
I don't have time
to even begin it
while every second 
keeps on ticking by
look
I am in a hurry
I am in a hurry 
I am in a hurry
and I got nowhere to go

business as usual

a lot has happened
in a very short time
a lot of people born
and a lot of people died
but look at the big picture
the whole world wide
it's business as usual

the troubles never stop
and the problems never cease
the poor people starve
and the rich people feast
with all our knowledge
we still can't find relief
it's business as usual

          shoot your guns
          full speed ahead
          and give it all you got
          destiny
          is close at hand
          depends on what
          is sold snd bought

where are we going?
where can we go?
the wheel spins around
nobody knows
it ws ll fine
a minute ago
it's business as usual
it's business as usual

I'm not a woman, but...

for Senator Susan Collins
(R-Maine)

I'm not a wornan
but I know a traitor when I see one
and I see you've traded your soul
for your piece of the prize
I'm not a woman
but if I were to be one
I know I'd be appalled
at your party's pitiful lies

          assholes come in all genders
          when it comes to legal tender
          you'd better best remember
          we'll run you out of town
          when it comes November
          it's your party we'll dismember
          you'd better best remember
          what goes around comes around

wings to fly

give me peace of mind
and give it to me quick
this life I live is best defined
as a clock that will not tick
I have issues with the tissues
that I misuse when I cry
oh me oh my
give me wings to fly

I remember Charlie

I remember Charlie
I thought he was so cool
he was the only friend I had
back in high school
he'd help me with my problems
when I was feeling bad
Charlie was the brother
I didn't know I had

Charlie taught me Kerouac
and catcher in the rye
he said his favorite Beatles' song
was Lucy in the sky
he taught me to jump up and down
but not for healthy needs
but for getting your heart beating fast
when you're smoking weed

          I remember Charlie
          I remember Charlie

Charlie talked about his girlfriend
and how they had their fun
and how someday in the future
I would find someone
he'd say you just be patient
and keep on working hard
remember there's a world for you
beyond your parents' yard

          I remember Charlie
          I remember Charlie

Charlie said 
this may be your only life
don't let it go to waste
he was so smart
I wish I could have
met him face to face
I only really knew him
as a voice caring and kind
from that place people call
when you're talking suicide

          I remember Charlie

           I remember Charlie


I remember Charlie
I thought he was so cool
he was the only friend I had
back in high school

when did I disappear (new bridge)

the person I remember
is not who I am right now
I'd make sure it ends here
but I don't know how

Charlie

I remember Charlie
I thought he was so cool
he was the only friend I had
back in high school
he'd help me with my problems
and when I was feeling bad
Charlie was the older brother
I didn't know I had

Charlie taught me Kerouac
and catcher in the rye
he said his favorite Beatles' song
ws Lucy in the sky
he taught me to jump up and down
but not for healthy needs
but for getting your heart beating fast
when you're smoking weed

Charlie talked bout his girlfriend
and how they had their fun
and how someway in the future
I would find someone
he'd say you just be patient
and keep on working hard
remember there's a world for you
beyond your parents' yard

Charlie said 
this may be your only life
don't let it go to waste
he was so smart
I wish I could have
met him face to face
I only really knew him
as a voice caring and kind
from that place people call
when they're thinking suicide

I remember Charlie
I thought he was so cool
he was the only friend I ever had
back in high school