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The Fall Of The World's Own Optimist

Performed by Aimee Mann

SongArtist: Aimee MannAlbum: Bachelor No. 2

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Title: The Fall Of The World's Own Optimist
Artist: Aimee Mann
Album: Bachelor No. 2

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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