what now, little man?
what now, little man?
51 years on the chain gang, tell me
how did that work out for you?
nobody said it would be easy,
I'll admit I sometimes play the fool
your sole desire was to fit in
it started at the beginnin'
when you mistook direction
for a lethal dose of deception
what now, little man, what now
what now, little man, and how?
... confusion!
bitterness where you once had style
now you're trying hard to forget
after a drink, y' gave them a mile
n' just what did you expect?
they're asking for an acrobat
for one who bends and will not crack
you did not have to answer that
you took the bait n' can't give it back
51 years, and I am not impressed
just short of amazing,
'little more, maybe less
what now, little man, what now
what now, my brother, and how?
... confusion!
n' those who would sell you the cure
are the same who are makin g you sick
you sold yourself too short
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rightly
Copyright © Rightly Jennings | Year Posted 2025
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