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Aimee Mann

"The Fall of the World's Own Optimist"

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...



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