Rose Parade — текст песни (Elliot Smith)

they asked me to come down and watch the parade
and to march down the street like the duracell bunny
with a wink and a wave from the cavalcade
throwing out candy that looks like money
to people passing by that all seem to be going the other way
said won`t you follow me down to the rose parade

tripped over a dog in a choke-chain collar
people were shouting and pushing and saying
and when I traded a smoke for a food stamp dollar
a ridiculous marching band started playing
and got me singing along with some half-hearted victory song
won`t you follow me down to the rose parade
won`t you follow me down to the rose parade
won`t you follow me down to the rose parade

the trumpet has obviously been drinking
because he`s fucking up even the simplest lines
I`d say it`s a sight that`s quite worth seeing
it`s just that everyone`s interest is stronger than mine
and when they clean the street I`ll be the only shit that`s left behind
won`t you follow me down to the rose parade
won`t you follow me down to the rose parade
won`t you follow me down to the rose parade