Straight Ahead Blues
She says you can’t have your arm ‘round one woman
And your eyes around another
But that’s like livin’ in a museum
Without noticin’ the beauty of the paintings
Like the Mona Lisa is just a rag on the wall
Like Whistler’s Mother is just a bunch of scrawl
I promise not to touch, that’s all
Eyes straight ahead, that’s what she said
Eyes straight ahead, that’s what she said
But that’s like livin’ on a boat
Without noticin' the moonlight on the water
Like Niagara Falls should be cut and dried
Like the Caribbean should be moved inside
I’m not thirsty, you keep me satisfied
She says you can’t have your arm ‘round one woman
And your eyes around another
But that’s like livin’ in New England
Without noticin’ the foliage in the autumn
Like the Grand Canyon is just a ditch in the sand
Like Mount Everest is just a bump in the land
I’m not cheatin’ you babe, I hope you understand
Last night I was looking at the stars
I saw heavenly bodies, playing guitars
But the only love I want, is ours
The only love I want, is ours.