Big Man on Paper - Graham Parker
I look at a news cast being broadcast and
try to connect with the events
In front of my eyes
But I can't see any further
Than the bills on the table
Or my kids first Halloween disguise
Then I drive into town
And go to the Hudson Valley Mall
And look at the youth in their White snake T shirts
They're wearing a poor man's version of the haircut
Man they might as well be from another universe
I'd like to live
In one world or another
Baby one world or another
Would almost seem right
I'd like to see
Peace on earth for my brother
But I'm just a
Big man on paper
Big man on paper
I look at a magazine designed for the successful woman
And look for one designed for the unsuccessful man
But I can't see it anywhere on the newsstands
Maybe next week
Maybe next week
So I hit the arcade and then get back in the car
And drive drive drive down that empty highway again
Surrounded by food you don't worry about starvation
Only temptation and keeping sane
Maybe you live
In one world or another
Baby One world or another
And maybe that's right
I found myself
Somewhere under the cover of a
Big man on paper
Big man on paper