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"Don't get so close to me" was what he said on the corner of Green-streets
Didn't realize he was talking to me till he was in my face trying to make a scene
Couldn't hear him over cabbies yelling profanity like its the air their breathing
Then a cyclist came zooming by screaming get out of the bike lane
But there was no bike lane
We're on the sidewalk where we're supposed to be
It would be so easy if he had said "I'm upset 'cause my wife left!"
And I could say "Man that sucks, tell me all about it"
It would be so easy if this city made room for a bike or two
But it's over-crowded with angry people and total fools
Its enough to make architects burn down buildings
Its enough to turn the nicest person nasty
So, let's go to the Diner. Invite everyone we know
We'll order two of everything and give it all away
We'll enjoy the company, and those damn good curly fries
Have a slice of community pie, yeah, you've gotta try it
"Get out of my backyard" was what I heard in the communal garden
Turned around and looked up at the window on the 3rd floor, said "beg your pardon?"
I thought maybe I'll just go back inside, you gotta choose your fights if you wanna survive
But my neighbor came shuffling down screaming "Get out of my garden!"
But it's not his garden
We're on the ground floor where my apartment is
It would be so easy if he had said "I'm lonely and I like planting flowers!"
And I could say "Come on down, we could pass the hours."
We could spin some stories about how we both lost love and now we're bitter
But we stay inside and ignore each other
It's enough to make gardeners rip out their flowers
It's enough to turn the sweetest person sour
So, let's go to the Diner. Invite everyone we know
We'll order five of everything and give it all away
We'll enjoy the company, and those damn good curly fries
Have a slice of community pie, yeah, you've gotta try it
I want to burn it down. I want to light it up
Yeah, this city'll kill ya
We're all upset, we all complain
Everybody's going slowly insane
People push and people shove
But that's the way of the world
I don't know about you
But I think it's time we addressed a few things ...
So, let's go to the Diner. Invite everyone we know
We'll order ten of everything and give it all away
We'll enjoy the company, and those damn good curly fries
Have a slice of community pie, yeah, you've gotta try it
Let's go to the Diner. Invite everyone we know
We'll order all of everything and give it all away
We'll enjoy the company, and those damn good curly fries
Have a slice of community pie, yeah, you've gotta try it
Smile at your neighbor. Say "it's a pleasure to see you."
Tip your waiter. Cause you appreciate the work they do
And if you only give once a week, give back to the community
Whatever you do... whatever you do, don't burn down the city
