Genesis - Down And Out lyrics

Check my begs boy! Where's my room?

Gotta sit on the phone, that's my game

Keep up the pressure all the way!

I don't want to beat about the bush

But none of us are getting any younger

There's people out there who could take your place

A more commercial view! A fresher face!

I need a shower, take a nap

I'll meet you in the bar, must have a rap

There's a lot on the line, a lot to say

And there's something I must tell you today

You and I both knew the score

You can't go on like this for ever

So it's with regret I tell you now

That from this moment on

You're on your own

I don't talk round corners, right between the eyes

If you're slow they'll run past you

Stand tall, see them falling over

I walk a straight line, right between the eyes

But just show me the door, show me someone who'll do it better

The drinks are on me, be my guest

Smoke a cigar? Take the best

Don't hedge your bets, we can make a deal

Got it in your pocket, how do you feel?

So glad that's over, now you know

But I'm only acting under orders

And looking down on you from way up here

You've gotta sink or swim, get off the floor!

I don't talk round corners, right between the eyes

If you're slow they'll run past you

Stand tall, see them falling over

I walk a straight line, right between the eyes

But just show me the door, show me someone who'll do it better