You surely are a truly gifted kid
But you're only good as
The last great thing you did
And where've you been since then
Did the schedule get you down
I hear you've got a new girlfriend
How's the wife taking it ?
If it's uphill all the way you should be used to it by now
You must know me, Father it's your son
And I know that you are proud of everything I've done

But it's the wonders I perform,
Pulling rabbits out of hats
When sometimes I'd prefer
Simply to wear them
If it's uphill all the way you should be used to it and say
My back is broad enough sir to take the strain and it's
Hello mother, it's your son and aren't you proud, of all I've done

But I'm turkey hungry, I'm chicken free
And I can't breakdance on your knee
But it's stay right there son, baby do
While I is itchin' for something new
So watch me hawkeye and understand
The force of will, the sleight of hand

Movin' the river, I'm turkey hungry
I'm chicken free and I can't breakdance on your knee
Movin' the river, bucket by spoon
And do you think that they'll like me when they learn what I o
Movin' the river, money for jam,
And it takes such an effort to stay where I am...