ODE TO THE WALKING MAN
How many holes did we dig today, how many bags did we fill?
How many steps did we take today, an' all uphill?
One foot in front of the other, over and over it goes.
Keep your mind from wandering, my friend, 'cause Charlie surely knows,
an' he'll plug you sure as shit, my friend, an' into the bag you'll go.
How many holes did we dig today, how many gnats did we kill?
How many steps did we take today, an' all uphill?
One foot in front of the other, over and over it goes.
Watch every step you're takin', my friend, for the little wire to show,
it holds your fate in its span, my friend, an' into the bag you'll go.
How many holes did we dig today, how much blood did we spill?
How many steps did we take today, an' all uphill?
One foot in front of the other, over and over it goes.
Strain your eyes to see, my friend, look for the shadows that show,
where death stands smiling, my friend, or into the bag you'll go.
How many holes did we dig today, how many zips did we kill?
How many steps did we take today, an' all uphill?
One foot in front of the other, over and over it goes.
Lay down an' get some sleep, my friend, take a much needed blow,
gather yourself once again, my friend or into the bag you'll go.