The Diner Song
Compass and Scale
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"Don't get so close to me" was what he said on the corner of Green-streets Didn't realize he was talking to me till he was in my face trying to make a scene Couldn't hear him over cabbies yelling profanity like its the air their breathing Then a cyclist came zooming by screaming get out of the bike lane But there was no bike lane We're on the sidewalk where we're supposed to be It would be so easy if he had said "I'm upset 'cause my wife left!" And I could say "Man that sucks, tell me all about it" It would be so easy if this city made room for a bike or two But it's over-crowded with angry people and total fools Its enough to make architects burn down buildings Its enough to turn the nicest person nasty So, let's go to the Diner. Invite everyone we know We'll order two of everything and give it all away We'll enjoy the company, and those damn good curly fries Have a slice of community pie, yeah, you've gotta try it "Get out of my backyard" was what I heard in the communal garden Turned around and looked up at the window on the 3rd floor, said "beg your pardon?" I thought maybe I'll just go back inside, you gotta choose your fights if you wanna survive But my neighbor came shuffling down screaming "Get out of my garden!" But it's not his garden We're on the ground floor where my apartment is It would be so easy if he had said "I'm lonely and I like planting flowers!" And I could say "Come on down, we could pass the hours." We could spin some stories about how we both lost love and now we're bitter But we stay inside and ignore each other It's enough to make gardeners rip out their flowers It's enough to turn the sweetest person sour So, let's go to the Diner. Invite everyone we know We'll order five of everything and give it all away We'll enjoy the company, and those damn good curly fries Have a slice of community pie, yeah, you've gotta try it I want to burn it down. I want to light it up Yeah, this city'll kill ya We're all upset, we all complain Everybody's going slowly insane People push and people shove But that's the way of the world I don't know about you But I think it's time we addressed a few things ... So, let's go to the Diner. Invite everyone we know We'll order ten of everything and give it all away We'll enjoy the company, and those damn good curly fries Have a slice of community pie, yeah, you've gotta try it Let's go to the Diner. Invite everyone we know We'll order all of everything and give it all away We'll enjoy the company, and those damn good curly fries Have a slice of community pie, yeah, you've gotta try it Smile at your neighbor. Say "it's a pleasure to see you." Tip your waiter. Cause you appreciate the work they do And if you only give once a week, give back to the community Whatever you do... whatever you do, don't burn down the city
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