Johnny
The American Lyrics

I lay all my songs at johnny mathis' feet
I give Johnny Mathis credit for inspiring my songs.

I said, "johnny tell me Can you tell me how to live? All my hopes are unraveling and i just lost my lease On my house without love, doors, or windows Without peace."
I asked Johnny for advice on how to cope with my struggles and fears.

And with a wave of his jewel-encrusted hand Across the glittering las vegas scene he said, "you gotta learn how to disappear in the silk and amphetamine."
Johnny advised me to find ways to escape my problems and indulge in the glamorous distractions of Las Vegas.

Johnny looked at my songs and he said, "well at first guess, never in my life Have i ever seen such a mess. Why do you say everything as if you were a thief? Like what you've stolen has no value Like what you preach is far from belief?"
Johnny criticized my songwriting technique for being too self-deprecating and lacking in authenticity.

And with a wave of his red white and blue hand Across the glittering hollywood scene he said, "you gotta learn how to disappear in the silk and amphetamine."
Johnny repeated his advice to escape reality in the illusions and excesses of Hollywood.

Johnny looked at my old collection of punk rock posters Anonymous scenes of disaffection choas and torture And he said, "you were on the right track But you're a lamb jumping for the knife." He said, "a real showman knows how To disappear in the spotlight."
Johnny acknowledged my past interest in punk rock but warned me to be careful about the dangers of rebellion and anti-establishment attitudes. He advised me to focus on being a successful performer who can captivate an audience.