Down And Out lyrics

Song information

Artist: Genesis
Album: ...And Then There Were Three...

Lyrics

It's good to be here! how've you been?
Check my bags, boy! where's my room?
I sit on the phone, that's my game
Keep up the pressure all the way!

I don't want to beat about the bush
But none of us are getting any younger
There's people out there who could take your place
A more commercial view! a fresher face!

I need a shower, take a nap
I'll meet you in the bar, we must have a rap
There's a lot on the line, a lot to say
There's something I must tell you today

You and I both know the score
You can't go on like this forever
So it's with regret that I tell you now
That from this moment on
You're on your own!

I don't talk round corners, it's right between the eyes
If you're slow they'll run past you
Stand tall, see them falling over
I walk a straight line, it's right between the eyes
Well show me the door, show me someone who'll do it better

The drinks are on me, be my guest
Smoke a cigar? take the best
Don't hedge your bets, we can make a deal
You got it in your pocket, how do you feel?

So glad that's over, now you know
But I'm only acting under orders
And looking down on you from way up here
You've got to sink or swim, get off the floor!

I don't talk round corners, it's right between the eyes
If you're slow they'll run past you
Stand tall, see them falling over
I walk a straight line, right between the eyes
Well show me the door, show me someone who'll do it better

[from http://lyrics.doheth.co.uk]

"...And Then There Were Three..." album track list