Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Like Janis, artist - Sixto Rodriguez. Date of issue: 04.03.1970
Song language: English
Like Janis |
| And you measure for wealth by the things you can hold |
| And you measure for love by the sweet things you’re told |
| And you live in the past or a dream that you’re in |
| And your selfishness is your cardinal sin. |
| And you want to be held with highest regard |
| It delights you so much if he’s trying so hard |
| And you try to conceal your ordinary ways |
| With a smile or a shrug or some stolen cliche. |
| But don’t you understand |
| And don’t you look about |
| I’m trying to take nothing from you |
| So why should you act so put out for me? |
| 'Cause emotionally you’re the same basic trip |
| And you know that I know of the times that you’ve slipped |
| So don’t try to impress me, you’re just pins and paint |
| And don’t try to charm me with things that you ain’t. |
| And don’t try to enchant me with your manner of dress |
| 'Cause a monkey in silk is a monkey no less |
| So measure for measure reflect on my said |
| And when I won’t see you then measure it dead. |
| 'Cause don’t you understand |
| And don’t you look about |
| I’m trying to take nothing from you |
| So why should you act so put out |
| And sit there in wonder and doubt for me? |