The Old Soldier Lyrics - Gingerbread Man - Residents

She used to call me Daddy 

But she was so glad she 

Left me for someone he was 

Rich but not too funny 

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Why do I come to these things? 

It always makes me think of Marion 

Come to these places and talk about commies 

It's all about money 

I could never give her the things she wanted 

But I never thought she'd leave me for money 

God, it's hot 

I can still feel her body underneath my hands 

Still feel the breath on my neck 

Still feel the slight dampness of her perspiration 

On her silky wrist 

I can't do it again 

I can't come to another one of these ridiculous reunions 

And watch old men getting drunk on nostalgia 

Reliving their imaginary glory 

And making me realize that I must look exactly like them 

It's too painful 

I need the illusions of an aging safety equipment salesman 

Whose young but not so bright wife 

Is willing more than to tolerate his unpleasant but harmless 

Flights of fancy 

At least she's mine 

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