Jaywalkin'
Lyrics by Fran Landesman
I like to sleep all day and play around all night
I always cross the street against the traffic-light
I’m always ready to upset the status quo
When it says green I stop. When it says red I go
Jaywalkin’, travellin’ against the lights
Jaywalkin’, mixin’ up days and nights
I’m always getting hooked on someone else’s high
I’m always getting caught without an alibi
If you’re in love with me don’t ever let it show
When it says green I stop, when it says red I go
Jaywalkin’, breakin’ up all the rules
Jaywalkin’, takin’ the road for fools
Won’t ever do a thing because it’s good for me
I got to be so bad to show myself I’m free
If it’s a witch’s brew just watch me drain the cup
I guess the answer is I’m scared of growing up
Jaywalkin’, goin’ on crazy flights
Jaywalkin’, travellin’ against the lights
Jaywalkin’
from
"Invade My Privacy"
by Fran Landesman
First published in 1978 by Jonathan Cape Ltd
© Fran Landesman 1979