Various Artists - Sunset Boulevard |
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Sunset Boulevard
Various Artists Joe:sure, I came out here To make my name Wanted my pool, my dose of fame Wanted my parking space at Warner's. But, after a year A oneA Murphy bed A rancid smell Wallpaper peeling at the corners Twisting boulevard Sunset Boulevard Secretive and rich, a little scary. Sunset Boulevard Tempting boulevard Waiting there to swallow the unwary. Dreams are not enough To win a war Out here they're always keeping score Beneath the tan the battle rages. Smile a rented smile Fill someone's glass Kiss someone's wife Kiss someone's ass We do whatever pays the wages. Sunset Boulevard Headline boulevard Getting here is only the beginning Jackpot boulevard Sunset boulevard Once you've won you have to go on winning Dead right I've sold out You think I've sold out I've just been waiting For the right offer. Comfortable quarters, 24Regular rations, FiveAnd if I'm honest I like the lady I can't help being Touched by her folly I'm trading water, Taking her money Well, I'm a writer Watching her sunset L.A.'s changed a lot Over the years Since those brave goldrush pioneers Came in their creaky covered wagons End of the line. Far as they could go Their dreams were yours, But in those dreams Their dreams were mine Were hidden dragons. Sunset Boulevard Frenzied boulevard Swamped with every kind of false emotion. Sunset Boulevard Brutal boulevard Just like you we'll wind up in the ocean. I threw a rope Now I have suits She was sinking fast And she has hope It seemed an elegant solution One day this must end, Still, I'll enjoy A hearty meal It isn't real, Before tomorrow's execution. Sunset Boulevard Ruthless boulevard Destination for the stonyhearted. Sunset Boulevard Lethal boulevard Everyone's forgotten how they started Here on Sunset Boulevard |
