I’d Rather Watch TV (JZ, MH, NV)
Today I could leap out of bed with a smile, put on a suit and get a swell job
The paychecks sure will feel good for a while, but on the way to the train I’ll be stopped by a slob
He wants a dollar, he wants it for free; where to get such a dollar, how ‘bout from me?
I don’t give in, or try to get away and he doesn’t respect what I do or say
He stabs me with a needle I didn’t see and of course said needle carries HIV
Get a job and get HIV? No thanks, I’d rather stay home and watch TV
I could go to a bar or the library or such; the perfect place to find a mate
I’ll woo her and screw her and love her so much, and the heavens will sing as we’re wedded in fate
A start so blissful, I’m exploding with glee. Am I blind? For my eyes see no one but she
But she finds another and begins moving on. Soon the kids and the car and half my house are gone
Her new man’s a cop and he’s awfully intrusive and when I ask to see the kids she tells his pals I’m abusive
Get a spouse so she can ruin me? No thanks, I’d rather stay home and watch TV
Today I could get away by myself; find a shady spot between the trees
No cares, no worries and nobody else as I relax and sway in the calming breeze
Not such a big deal, aint much too it and deep down inside we’ve all wanted to do it
No more alimony for my bitch of a wife, no more dues to pay for my bitch of a life
No more reruns or folks to laugh in my face, no more Mondays or Tuesday, or human race
Should I go out and hang myself today? Maybe tomorrow, I’d rather stay home and watch TV
JZ – Piano
MH – Bass Guitar, Bongos
NV – Lead Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica
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Lyrics submitted by Coal.