Posted on May 22, 2012 at 1:52 am

Someone Else’s Clothes

I started smiling.
It’s not my style,
But it’s been highly recommended that I smile,
So I’ve been grinning
And, sad to say,
I think I like it.

I got a haircut.
I guess it’s “cool.”
I’m doing lots of volunteer work for my shul.
I’ve started jogging,
I bought some plants,
And it’s fantastic.

I’m wearing someone else’s clothes
And looking better.
I’m wearing someone else’s clothes
And feeling fine.

(I had an angry hat, but I took it off.
I had a mopey coat, but I took it off.
I had nasty pants, but I took ‘em off.)

I paint my bathroom
In eggshell blue.
I’m doing lots of home improvement since I fell in love with you.
I write down birthdays,
I offer drinks,
I proffer compliments!

I’m wearing someone else’s clothes
And looking better.
I’m wearing someone else’s clothes
And feeling fine.
I’m eating someone else’s lunch
And it’s delicious.
I’m wishing someone else’s dreams,
And it’s a sign!

(I had an angry hat, but I took it off.)

You said I don’t have to be
The King of Idiosyncrasy,
The grand pariah of the Upper West.
You said I don’t have to al-
Ways bash my head against ev’ry wall,
So I’ll just do whatever you suggest.
Any fool could be a bland infatuated sellout.
Baby, I think you are gonna be impressed –
Say I have to kiss you,
Say I have to love you,
Say I have to marry you,
And I can guarantee you I will figure out the rest.

I’m wearing someone else’s clothes
And looking better.
I’m wearing someone else’s clothes
And feeling fine.
I married someone else’s wife,
And I’m ecstatic!
I’m living someone else’s life,
So here, take mine!

You got an angry hat? Take it off.
You got a moody suit? Take it off.
You got a sulky sweater? Take it off.
And put on them smiley slippers.

You got a mopey coat? Take it off.
You got grouchy trousers? Take ‘em off.
You got negative knickers? Take ‘em off,
And get yourself some happy spats!

You got nasty pants? Take ‘em off!
You got sorry socks? Take ‘em off!
You got lonely loafers? Take ‘em off,
And dig the satisfied beanie!

You got jaded jeans? Take ‘em off!
You got foul flannel? Take it off!
You got burned-out boxers? Take ‘em off,
And put on the boots of joy!

You got bitter buttons? Take ‘em off!
Sarcastic glasses? Take ‘em off!
And that cranky hankie! Take it off!
And get hip to the laughing dickey!