Manning Fireworks

Birds against a heavy wind that wins in the end

One of these days, with shorts full of sand

One of these days, you'll kill a man

For asking a question you don't understand

Some have passion

Some have purpose

You have sneakin' backstage to hound

The girls in the circus

You've opened the Bible in a public place

You've opened the Bible to the very first page

And one of these days

It will all end

You're tired approach to original sin

You've been betting on horses named

Johnny Come Lately

You've been high on the hog

And the dogs seem to hate you

You once was a baby and now a jerk

Standing close to the pyre, manning fireworks

Once a perfect little baby

Who's now a jerk

Standing close to the pyre, manning fireworks