Elementary Blues

If you're dreaming of a lived-out past
 And you're wishing you could make it last
 You ought to know
 It could be much easier
 When you feel as if it's getting dark
 You can't cope and you think you'll starve
 Somebody knows
 Someone's got it bad like you
 Someone's got it out for you
 For you
 Arguably the best-looking jerk on the block
 This is my time, best of my time
 Reservation makes a fool out of me
 Every conversation is a building block and I'm learning
 And I'm yearning to be the biggest fool I can be
 You ought to know
 Your mother's looking out for you
 And your brother's looking out for you
 Make way for elementary blues
 When I'm looking to get my revenge
 Every Sunday comes rain again
 Till' it snows
 Those Christmas lights are looking so fine
 So fine when you have the time
 Working for the man and I'm in my prime, mama
 If you're dreaming of a lived-out past
 And you're thinking you could make it last
 You ought to know
 Someone's got it bad like you
 Someone's got it out for you
 Arguably the best-looking jerk on the block
 This is my time, best of my time
 Reservation makes a fool out of me
 Every conversation is a building block and I'm learning
 And I'm yearning to be the biggest fool I can be
 So fine when you have the time
 Working for the man and I'm in my prime, mama