"I Would Prefer Not To"

I always liked this one, though I’m almost alone in that opinion. The lyrics are obviously inspired by Herman Melville’s  Bartleby, the Scrivener. Speaking of Melville, I had never read Moby Dick until a couple of years ago. I hated it. I suppose it’s a well-written book, but I just couldn’t get past the fact that’s it’s all about slaughtering whales. I would prefer not to ever read it again.

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I Would Prefer Not To

© 1988 Brian Hutzell

I would prefer not to

Have to hear about you with other men

I would prefer not to

Have to talk about this problem again

I would prefer not to

Have to justify why I feel this way

I would prefer not to

Have to clarify everything I say

The level of frustration keeps on growing

And I don't see any end in sight

No end in sight

This type of aggravation

Could be avoided any other night

Any other night

I would prefer not to

Have to have this scene ever again

I would prefer not to

Quiet down, but I see the end

“December Blues 4”

Brian Hutzell

from December Blues

Part 12 of MMXIII Variations