Lyrics of the Day

Elf's Lament (See a video here)
by Barenaked Ladies

I'm a man of reason and they say, "'Tis the season to be jolly"
But it's folly when you volley for position
Never in existence has there been such a resistance
To ideas meant to free us, if you could see us, then you'd listen
Toiling through the ages, making toys on garnished wages
There's no union, we're only through when we outdo the competition

I make toys but I've got aspirations
Make some noise, use your imagination
Girls and boys, before you wish for what you wish for
There's a list for who's been
Naughty or nice but consider the price to an elf

. . . . . .

You look at yourself you're an elf
And the shelf is just filled with dissappointing memories
Trends come and go and your friends want to know
Why you aren't just happy making crappy little gizmos
Every kid knows they'll just throw this stuff away.

We're used to repitition, so we drew up a petition
We the undersigned feel undermined, let's redefine "Employment"
We know that we've got leverage, so we'll hand the fat man a beverage
And sit back while we attack the utter lack of our enjoyment
It may be tough to swallow, but our threats are far from hollow
He may thunder but if he blunders, he may wonder where the toys went