Waiting For Blonde – John Cale

I’m gonna write a play
Many minutes long
About a man on the A-train
Selling things for pain
This is what he said:

I am a very good business man
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen
I have for you today
Double-A batteries, triple-A batteries and the mighty C-battery
4.95 – 3.95 – 2.95
I am a very good business man
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen
You have a good day
And remember

As you’re waiting for blonde
You are New Yorkers
As you’re waiting for blonde you are the very best
(Yes, I have change for a 20 how many you need brother)
You are New Yorkers, you are the very best

Your skin is crawling
Your tongue is in a trance
Remember you are New Yorkers
And this is your last chance

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen
Good morning
Step away from the closing doors

This is Canal St.
Last chance for the express train north
The C train
Next stop Port Authority the Path train
And all stations to Atlantis…