Elementary Blues

If you’re dreaming of a lived-out past

And you’re wishing you could make it last

You ought to know

It could be much easier

When you feel as if it’s getting dark

You can’t cope and you think you’ll starve

Somebody knows

Someone’s got it bad like you

Someone’s got it out for you

For you

Arguably the best-looking jerk on the block

This is my time, best of my time

Reservation makes a fool out of me

Every conversation is a building block and I’m learning

And I’m yearning to be the biggest fool I can be

You ought to know

Your mother’s looking out for you

And your brother’s looking out for you

Make way for elementary blues

When I’m looking to get my revenge

Every Sunday comes rain again

Till’ it snows

Those Christmas lights are looking so fine

So fine when you have the time

Working for the man and I’m in my prime, mama

If you’re dreaming of a lived-out past

And you’re thinking you could make it last

You ought to know

Someone’s got it bad like you

Someone’s got it out for you