Story of an Artist

listen up and i'll tell a story

about an artist growing old

some would try for fame and glory

others aren't so bold

everyone in friends and family

sayin "hey get a job

why do you only do that only

why are you so odd?

"we dont really like what you do

we dont think anyone ever will

it's a problem that you have

and this problem's made you ill"

listen up and i'll tell a story

about an artist growing old

some would try for fame and glory

others aren't so bold

the artist walks alone

someone says behind his back

"he's got his gall to call himself that

he doesn't even know where he's at"

the artist walks among the flowers

appreciating the sun

he does this all his waking hours

but is it really so wrong

they sit in front of their tv

sayin "hey this is fun"

and they laugh at the artist

saying "he doesn't know how to have fun"

the best things in life are truly free

singing birds and laughing bees

you got me wrong says he

the sun don't shine in your tv

listen up and i'll tell a story

about an artist growing old

some would try for fame and glory

others aren't so bold

everyone in friends and family

sayin "hey get a job

why do you only do that only

why are you so odd?

"we dont really like what you do

we dont think anyone ever will

it's a problem that you have

and this problem's made you ill"

listen up and i'll tell a story

about an artist growin old

some would try for fame and glory

others just like to watch the world