I want everyone to think I've got the Gonzo connection As I hide behind my pseudonym and grammar correction Trying to find a story Trying to find an angle Trying to see how many free lunches I can wrangle
Me and Rick were talking, sitting at the bar Full-blown come on over looking like a star We say 'Hey Mr. Barman, buy this man a beer He's a real Jet Jackson, synthesiser sneer'
I look like a lizard But feel like smoking I'm on a dead-line for dreams I know I'm a dead-beat I know I'm choking I need a head-line that screams
I'm always at them parties, never on TV Even New York Steve says 'It's a blast!' to me I say, 'Hi there Steve, who's that sweet lady on your arm?' He says, 'Check you later' with that Manhattan charm