Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song The Fall of the Worlds Own Optimist , by - Aimee Mann. Release date: 01.05.2000
Song language: English
The Fall of the Worlds Own Optimist |
| 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 politely |