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Welcome to Earth
J. Scott Smith
Whose is this face of a thousand places
Wandering through the human races
Making for people rules they cannot use?
And who are these with painted faces
Bringing laughter to sorrowed places
Giving to children things they'll always use?
Politicians, clowns - all make you sad
But a clown will never bring you down
What is this place that lies beneath me
Lighted buildings shadowing horns and taxis
Concrete clouds so thick I cannot see?
Who are these girls with painted faces
Soliciting to the human races
Bodies to use if you can pay the fee?
Politicians, clowns - all make you smile
But a clown will never let you down
Hookers and cities with their neon faces
All come adorned in a sparkling gown
Who's this girl in faded blue-jeans
Pretty smile and a face that seems
To shine through the longest rain?
Who's this girl who plays in sandpiles
Shares her love and gives her smiles
Stands by my side and doesn't complain?
Politicians, clowns - all make you laugh
But a clown will never let you down
Hookers and cities with their flashing lights
Both come dressed in deceitful gowns
And people who will always care
Come surrounded by fresh, clean air
And,
What's this world that lies beneath me
Wild sensations and colorful scenery?
What's the purpose, what's the cause
What's the meaning...
... of it all?
1977-1978
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