"So They Say"

Oh no, not another angry young man song! Fraid so. I recorded this one for my October 1985 tape. “I’m the Viking in the zoo?” What is that supposed to mean? I have no idea; but I always kinda liked that line.

So They Say

© 1985 Brian Hutzell

I'm pressed for time

And to stand in line

I've got better things to do

Well, I get so angry

My patience failing

I've got lots of things to do

And when I complain

It's always the same

They say it's the system

And it's the best way

So they say

You can't beat the system

So they say

A form to fill

Another bill

Print your name and address here

We'll protect you

With all respect due

You don't have to live in fear

And when I complain

It's always the same

They say it's the system

And it's the best way

So they say

You can't beat the system

So they say

So they say

      So they say

            So they say

You can fight the system

You may try and you may win

But you can bet the system

Will get you back again

I'm out of time

And I'm on the line

They're deciding what to do

Now they've got me

They should have shot me

I'm the viking in the zoo

And when I complain

It's always the same

They say it's the system

And it's the best way

So they say

You can't beat the system

So they say

“Blarg Nargle Fargging Yatch”

Brian Hutzell

from Make a Thwinting Sound