First We Take Manhattan
Leonard Cohen/Anjani Thomas Lyrics

They sentenced me to twenty years of boredom
My efforts to change the system from within were punished with imprisonment and monotony

For trying to change the system from within
The authorities punished me for attempting to instill change from within the system

I'm coming now, I'm coming to reward them
I am now ready to enact revenge upon those who wronged me

First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin
Our plan involves taking over cities, starting with Manhattan and then moving on to Berlin

I'm guided by a signal in the heavens
I am directed by a mysterious force from above

I'm guided by this birthmark on my skin
This mark on my body serves as a guiding beacon

I'm guided by the beauty of our weapons
The exquisite design and power of our weapons provide inspiration for our mission

I'd really like to live beside you, baby
I desire a life alongside you, my beloved

I love your body and your spirit and your clothes
I appreciate all aspects of your being, both physical and emotional

But you see that line there moving through the station?
Do you notice the dividing line between us that exists despite our love?

I told you, I told you, told you, I was one of those
I warned you that I was the type of person who would pursue my dreams at all costs

Ah you loved me as a loser, but now you're worried that I just might win
You were content to love me despite my failures, but now you fear my potential success

You know the way to stop me, but you don't have the discipline
You are aware of how to prevent me from achieving my goals, but you lack the willpower to do so

How many nights I prayed for this, to let my work begin
I have spent many sleepless nights praying for the opportunity to start my mission

I don't like your fashion business mister
I disapprove of your fashion industry, sir

And I don't like these drugs that keep you thin
I have disdain for the substances used to maintain your weight

I don't like what happened to my sister
I am displeased with the fate that befell my sister

And I thank you for those items that you sent me
I appreciate the gifts that you have given me

The monkey and the plywood violin
I am grateful for the monkey and the violin made of plywood

I practiced every night, now I'm ready
I have diligently rehearsed and feel prepared for the task at hand

Ah remember me, I used to live for music
Recall that music was once my passion and my life's purpose

Remember me, I brought your groceries in
Recall that I previously helped you by delivering your groceries

Well it's Father's Day and everybody's wounded
Today is Father's Day, yet everyone seems to be hurting in some way