Anyone For Tennis
Eric Clapton; Cream Lyrics

Twice upon a time in the valley of tear
In a place of immense sadness and sorrow, there were two distinct points in time where something significant happened.

The auctioneer is bidding for a box of fading years
Someone is bidding on a container of memories and experiences that are gradually disappearing.

And the elephants are dancing on the graves of squealing mice.
Powerful forces are triumphing over weak ones in a ruthless manner.

Anyone for tennis, wouldn't that be nice?
Wouldn't it be pleasant to engage in a game like tennis, which is typically not riddled with heartaches and sorrows?

And the ice creams are all melting on the streets of bloody beer
Sweet and delightful things are swiftly vanishing in a place filled with gruesome and bloody things.

While beggars stain the pavement with fluorescent Christmas cheer
Even the impoverished and destitute have found ways to celebrate the season of joy, albeit unconventionally.

And the Bentley driving guru is putting up his price.
An expert in a specialized field is increasing his fees to capitalize on his knowledge and skills.

Anyone for tennis, wouldn't that be nice?
Amidst all the chaos and turmoil, it would be lovely to participate in a lighthearted game like tennis.

And the prophets in the boutiques give out messages of hope
Self-proclaimed visionaries in high-end stores share optimistic and encouraging messages.

With jingle bells and fairy tales and blind colliding scopes
Their messages are filled with fanciful and improbable elements and are not backed by concrete evidence or sound reasoning.

And you can tell they're all the same underneath the pretty lies.
Despite their outward differences, these prophets are all identical in their insincerity and deceit.

Anyone for tennis, wouldn't that be nice?
In contrast to these false messages of hope, tennis offers a simple and honest diversion from the chaos.

The yellow Buddhist monk is burning brightly at the zoo
A colorful monk who follows the teachings of Buddha is present at the zoo and is drawing attention to himself.

You can bring a bowl of rice and a glass of water too
As an offering to the monk, you can bring a simple meal consisting of rice and water.

And fate is setting up the chessboard while death rolls out the dice.
An unknown force is preparing for the future while an unavoidable and capricious element is deciding the outcome of events.

Anyone for tennis, wouldn't the be nice?
In light of the unpredictability and potential sadness of life, wouldn't it be lovely to engage in a low-stakes activity like tennis?