Spinal Meningitis (Got Me Down)
Why they wanna see my spine mommy?
Why they wanna see my spine?
It's gonna hurt again mommy
Much worse than last time
Am I gonna see God, mommy?
Am I gonna die?
It really hurts mommy!
Am I gonna die?
Smile on mighty Jesus
Spinal Meningitis got me down
I'm feelin' greasy mommy
Please don't let me die
Stinky vaseline mommy!
Please don't let me die
Am I gonna see God, mommy?
Am I gonna die?
It really hurts mommy!
Am I gonna die?
Smile on mighty Jesus
Spinal Meningitis got me down
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She calls out to the man on the street
"Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?"
He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there
Oh think twice, it's another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise
She calls out to the man on the street
He can see she's been crying
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
Can't walk but she's trying
Oh think twice...
Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
Oh lord, there must be something you can say
You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place
'Cos she didn't fit in there
Oh think twice...
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Today upon a bus I saw a girl with golden hair. She seemed so gay, I envied her, and wished I was so fair. I watched her as she rose to leave, and I saw her hobble down the aisle. She had one leg and wore a crutch, but as she passed....a smile.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine; I have two legs, and the World is Mine.
I bought some sweets later on that day. The boy who sold them had such charm; I thought I'd stop and talk a while...if I were late, 'twould do no harm. And as we talked he said," Thank you, sir. You've really been so kind. It is nice to talk to folks like you, because you see I'm blind.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine; I have two eyes, and the World is Mine.
Later, walking down the street, I met a boy with eyes so blue; but he stood and watched the others play; it seemed he knew not what to do. I paused, and then I said, "Why don't you join the others, dear?" But he looked straight ahead without a word, and then I knew, he couldn't hear.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine; I have two ears and the World is Mine.
Two legs to take me where I go... Two eyes to see the sunset's glow.... Two ears to hear all that I should know.... Oh God, forgive me when I whine; I'm blessed indeed, For the World is Mine.