The Fall of the World's Own Optimist

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Aimee Mann

Aimee Mann (born September 8, 1960) is an American rock singer-songwriter, guitarist and bassist. more »

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2000

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There's no charity in you
And that surprises me
I guess I thought you were a golden idol
Cause I called you majesty
On the balustrade
You watched me hunt for tips I was obliged to pick up
From the passing trade

Hey, kids look at this 
It's the fall of the world's own optimist
I could get back up if you insist
But you'll have to ask politely
Cause the eggshells I've been treading
Couldn't spare me a beheading 
And I'll know I had it coming 
From a Caesar who was only slumming
Hey, kids look at this
It's the fall of the world's own optimist

Well, I could have objections
Which you could override
But what's the point--we're only flogging the horse 
When the horseman has up and died
Once I testified
And swore I'd never leave a stone unturned--
I bet you're really glad that I lied

Hey, kids look at this 
It's the fall of the world's own optimist
I could get back up if you insist
But you'll have to ask politely
Cause the eggshells I've been treading
Couldn't spare me a beheading 
And I'll know I had it coming 
From a Caesar who was only slumming
Hey, kids--look at this
It's the fall of the world's own optimist

Hey, kids look at this 
It's the fall of the world's own optimist
I could get back up if you insist
But you'll have to ask politely
Yes, you'll have to ask politely
Yes, you'll have to ask

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