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The Lovin' Spoonful Lyrics

I've always been the guy with a finger in his nose
I'm the type of guy who never takes himself too seriously and isn't afraid to be a little unconventional.

When the passport picture gets taken
Even in the most mundane situations, I can't help but be a little strange and different.

When the big guys took me out stealin' chickens
Even in situations where I might be in trouble, I manage to find myself in humorous or absurd situations.

It was me caught holdin' the bacon
I'm often getting caught up in the middle of things that aren't my fault and having to deal with the consequences.

When they're droppin' a piano from the 47th floor
Even in situations where there might be impending danger or disaster, I can't help but approach it with a sense of humor or lightheartedness.

I'm the guy underneath it lookin' up
I have a tendency to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, which often leads to me being the one dealing with the negative consequences.

And when the tidal wave strikes 100 miles at sea
Even in the most extreme situations, I still manage to be present and involved in the chaos.

I'm always at the rail throwin' up
Despite the positive outlook I usually have on life, there are certain situations that even I can't handle and will cause me to feel sick or overwhelmed.

Whee, ker-pow!
Expressing excitement or joy at the thought of something new and exciting happening.

Somehow I would've met you anyhow
There's a sense of destiny or inevitability in the situation, indicating that the events that have led up to this point were meant to be.

You fix it up and then, oh holy cow
There's a sense of amazement and surprise that things have turned out so well despite the chaotic and unpredictable nature of life.

You folks are gonna see me now
There's a sense of confidence and self-assuredness in the situation, indicating that the person is ready and willing to take on whatever challenge may come their way.

I was standing in an artsy fartsy uptown restaurant
I'm often finding myself in situations that are a little bit outside my comfort zone or usual surroundings.

A few frozen dinners ago
It's been a little while since I've had a truly meaningful experience or encountered something that's really caught my attention.

When I stumbled on a waiter full of crêpe suzettes
Despite the random and unpredictable nature of life, there are still moments of beauty or delight that are worth celebrating.

And I ran out the door flambeau
I have a tendency to respond in unexpected ways to even the most mundane situations, which can sometimes lead to comedic or unexpected results.

Then I ran down to Chinatown got myself some soy sauce
Even when things seem like they're going wrong or not working out, there's always the potential to find something new or interesting to explore.

And grabbed some moo goo gai pan to go
Despite the chaos and uncertainty of life, there are still moments of joy and celebration that can be found in even the most mundane things.

When I got wiped out by a stray beansprout
Even when things seem like they're finally starting to fall into place, there are still unexpected twists and turns that can throw everything off course.

That was landin' on the floor
Small and seemingly insignificant things can sometimes be the cause of life's biggest changes and disruptions.

Well, I finally got so fed up I was off to blow my head off
Life can be so unpredictable and chaotic that sometimes it feels like it would be easier to just give up entirely.

With the gun in the cash box at the store
The unpredictable and chaotic nature of life can sometimes drive people to do things they might not normally consider, just to create some sense of control or stability.

Then I thought I'd grab a fistful just in case I weren't successful
Even when things seem like they're at their worst, there's still some part of us that holds onto hope or optimism that things will get better.

But instead I got my tie caught in the drawer
No matter how much we try to exert control over our lives or create stability, there will always be unexpected and chaotic things that happen that we can't predict or plan for.

When you're riding down the road at 100 miles an hour
Life moves at such a fast pace that it can be easy to feel like you're being left behind or that things are moving faster than you can keep up.

And a guy's ahead hitchin' someplace
No matter how far ahead we might think we are or how much we might try to plan for the future, there are always other people out there who are doing the same thing and can throw a wrench in our plans.

Honey, don't you be surprised, I'll be wipin' out my eyes
It's okay to feel overwhelmed or emotional when things don't go according to plan, even if it seems like everyone else is handling things better than you are.

As you pass me, leavin' dust in my face
Despite the challenges and setbacks that life can throw our way, there are still moments of joy and satisfaction that can be found along the way.