Slang of Ages — текст песни (Steely Dan)

Let me put it this way doll
And I know it`s getting late
I can tell from the planes of your face
That you`re from out of state
But here in the Willows now here`s the deal
Tomorrow`s for squares—tonight`s for real

Drop me off in Groovetime
Do I hear the Slang of Ages
Show me how it`s done

Now did you say you were from the Netherlands
Or was that “Netherworld”?
If you grew up in Amsterdam
Then I`m the Duke of Earl
These tabs look iffy—you say they`re good
Let`s roll with the homeys—knock on wood

Drop me off in Groovetime
Soothe me with the slang of ages
Show me where I turn

You are part of the Dreaming
The end of my life so far?
Or something halfway in between
You ought to know
Hey—where`d you go?

Damn—she skipped dimensions
Was it something that I said?
Or something I was thinking
When she opened up my head?
Let me make it right baby—never mind how
There`s a crazy little place I know called “Be There Now”

Drop me off in Groovetime
Do I hear the Slang of Ages
Show me how it`s done
Drop me off in Groovetime
Soothe me with the Slang of Ages
This is where I turn