“Clown at the Abyss,” a Tribute to Van Halen
Lyrics inspired by “Everybody Wants Some!!”
You can't get romantic in a carnie line
Ringmaster don't like it, says you're wastin' your time
But everybody wants fun
I want fun too
Everybody wants fun
Baby, how 'bout you?
Yeah, I've seen the people that are lookin' for the trapeze
Yeah, ya spent a lot ya got lost at the Tilt-a-Whirl
But everybody wants fun
I want fun too
Everybody wants fun
How 'bout you?
Oh yeah, uh yeah, yeah, yeah
Everybody wants fun
I want fun too oh
Everybody wants fun
How 'bout you?
Oh, where'd you get that banana-split?
Oh, that, I like it
I like the way that tie runs up the front of your party suit
I've always liked those kind of big floppy shoes
No no no no, don't take 'em off, don't take leave 'em on, leave 'em on
Yeah, that's it, a little more to the right, “snap” good picture
Everybody wants fun
I want fun too
Everybody wants fun
Baby, how 'bout you?
Everybody wants fun
Everybody needs fun
Everybody wants fun
Everybody needs fun (wo)
Money for the photo? I'll pay you for it, what the heck?
(For a contest, Fun with Lyrics, inspired by 'Chance Encounters').
I wish to grow old disgracefully,
But I invented a lover imaginary,
It is good for women to have fantasies,
I love you across time and centuries,
My thoughts are filled with such delights,
It does pass these hot summer nights,
I rouse myself from afterglow,
All in the head, this I know,
One day I shall sit down and laugh,
With a good coffee, at all this chaff,
I did but see you passing by,
I sit and ponder, and heave a sigh,
Here's what I say to you, young man,
Hermaphrodites make their own fun, it's grand,
Hoots juice, there's lots of virgins a'loose,
I am sure you've fixed one to your caboose,
Ah, the old grey mare ain't what she used to be,
I'll dream of growing old disgracefully,
Across the time and centuries,
You'll be the Valentine for me,
I love you to the moon, and beyond,
An endless love affair, it goes on and on.........
We’re so lucky to know each other
Many of our actions are similar
We want to be useful to people
Your motion gave the song a title
You smile in the face of obstacles
Comfort children in times of trouble
You’ve always assisted the elderly
The lyrics inspired your noble activities
The song’s words reflect your smile
Your kindness is expressed in lines
Your lovely voice became the melody
mixed with music to make people happy
This song was born; you are the actor
Bond in your heart forever and ever
Soft song reflects your sincere smile
Helping you face the hurdles of life
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