Prefab Sprout - Moving The River Lyrics
You surely are a truly gifted kidBut youre only good asThe last great thing you didAnd whereve you been since thenDid the schedule get you downI hear youve got a new girlfriendHows the wife taking it ?If its uphill all the way you should be used to it by nowYou must know me, father its your sonAnd I know that you are proud of everything Ive doneBut its the wonders I perform,Pulling rabbits out of hatsWhen sometimes Id preferSimply to wear themIf its uphill all the way you should be used to it and sayMy back is broad enough sir to take the strain and itsHello mother, its your son and arent you proud, of all Ive doneBut Im turkey hungry, Im chicken free, and I cant breakdance on your kneeBut its stay right there son, baby do, while I is itchin for something newSo watch me hawkeye and understand the force of will, the sleight of handMovin the river, Im turkey hungry, Im chicken free and I cant breakdance on your kneeMovin the river, bucket by spoon, and do you think that theyll like me when they learn what I oMovin the river, money for jam, and it takes such an effort to stay where I am...
