Kevin Ayers & the Whole World

Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes
I walked into this barAnd the man refused;He said, "We don't serve strangersIn blue suede shoes; We don't give credit, andWe don't give way We have to think about what the people might say..Uh, you know what I mean "I said, "Sure, man"Oh, he gave me a smile that was sickly and wet, And I offered him one of my cigarettes.He took it, afraid that he might appear rude,Then proceeded to sell me some second class food.Nice guy meet 'em everywhereHe said, "My oh my, I have suffered too long, And this cigarette seems to be very strong; I don't make the rules I just get what I takeAnd I guess every rule was made to break. You can take what you like, it won't hurt meCause I'm just working for the company."From the green cigarette, He took a long drag, And said, "I think I'll pick my traveling bag.SongtexteI'm tired of cheating, and wasting my head And filling the boss's bags with bread. I want to get out in the sun and rain, And feel the wind on on skin again;The world is large, and I've got time yet. And, by the way, thanks for that cigarette. Thank you very much.""You know, I feel like a new manYes I do, I don't know why;I'd just like to sayThank you very much(indeed)It's a beautiful dayI think I'll be on my way (right away)I'd just like to sayThank you very much.Yes, I'm getting the hell out of hereYes, I am - bye, bye.That's the end of the messageThank you very much.Bye bye Aus Songtexte Mania