Cricket and the Genie (Movement I - The Delirium)

What the doctor said could never be forgotten “Son don’t you know that there’s a pill for every problem In this little magic bottle that’s filled with love.” Well little Cricket was only three He rubbed his magic bottle suddenly appeared a Genie And the Genie said, “I’m the Patron Saint of Prescription Drugs So remember when you need a hug Just close your eyes and give your bottle a rub…rub...” Well Cricket didn’t need many friends Because the Genie was such a perfect companion His mother marveled at such an independent boy She said, “Just remember when you need a hug To close your eyes and give your bottle a rub…rub…” Well little Cricket was twenty three He rubbed his plastic bottle but found the bottle was empty (The Genie was dead) He was suddenly such an unhappy boy He decided that he needed some fun Went to the store, and purchased himself a gun…