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 tradeHey 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 optimistWell, 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 liedHey 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 optimistHey 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