the fall of the world's own optimist

there's no charity in you

and that surprises me

i guess i thought you were

a golden idol

'cause i called you majesty

on the balustrade

you watched me hunt for tips

i was obliged to pick up

from the passing trade

hey

kids-look at this

it's the fall of the world's own optimist

i could get back up if you insist

but you'll have to ask politely

'cause the eggshells i've been treading

couldn't spare me a beheading

and i'll know i had it coming

from a caesar who was only slumming

hey

kids-look at this

it's the fall of the world's own optimist

well

i could have objections

which you could override

but what's the point

we're only flogging the horse

when the horseman has up and died

once i testified

and swore i'd never leave a stone unturned

i bet you're really glad that i lied

hey

kids-look at this

it's the fall of the world's own optimist

i could get back up if you insist

but you'll have to ask politely

'cause the eggshells i've been treading

couldn't spare me a beheading

and i'll know i had it coming

from a caesar who was only slumming

hey

kids-look at this

it's the fall of the world's own optimist

hey

kids-look at this

it's the fall of the world's own optimist

i could get back up if you insist

but you'll have to ask politely

yes

you'll have to ask politely

yes

you'll have to ask politely