Aimee Mann - The Fall Of The World's Own Optimist Lyrics
Theres no charity in youAnd that surprises meI guess I thought you were a golden idolCause I called you majestyOn the balustradeYou watched me hunt for tips I was obliged to pick upFrom the passing tradeHey, kids--look at thisIts the fall of the worlds own optimistI could get back up if you insistBut youll have to ask politelyCause the eggshells Ive been treadingCouldnt spare me a beheadingAnd Ill know I had it comingFrom a caesar who was only slummingHey, kids--look at thisIts the fall of the worlds own optimistWell, I could have objectionsWhich you could overrideBut whats the point--were only flogging the horseWhen the horseman has up and diedOnce I testifiedAnd swore Id never leave a stone unturned--I bet youre really glad that I liedHey, kids--look at thisIts the fall of the worlds own optimistI could get back up if you insistBut youll have to ask politelyCause the eggshells Ive been treadingCouldnt spare me a beheadingAnd Ill know I had it comingFrom a caesar who was only slummingHey, kids--look at thisIts the fall of the worlds own optimistHey, kids--look at thisIts the fall of the worlds own optimistI could get back up if you insistBut youll have to ask politelyYes, youll have to ask politelyYes, youll have to ask
