Madman Across the Water (Live in Australia 1986)

[Verse 1]

I can see very well

There's a boat on the reef with a broken back

And I can see it very well

There's a joke and I know it very well

It's one of those that I told you long ago

Take my word, I'm a madman, don't you know

[Verse 2]

Once a fool had a good part in the play

If it's so would I still be here today?

It's quite peculiar in a funny sort of way

They think it's very funny everything I say

Get a load of him, he's so insane

You better get your coat, dear, it looks like rain

[Chorus]

We'll come again next Thursday afternoon

The in-laws hope they'll see you very soon

But is it in your conscience that you're after

Another glimpse of madman across the water?

[Verse 1]

I can see very well

There's a boat on the reef with a broken back

And I can see it very well

There's a joke and I know it very well

It's one of those that I told you long ago

Take my word, I'm a madman, don't you know

[Verse 3]

The ground's a long way down but I need more

Is the nightmare black or are the windows painted?

Will they come again next week, can my mind really take it?

[Chorus]

We'll come again next Thursday afternoon

The in-laws hope they'll see you very soon

But is it in your conscience that you're after

Another glimpse of madman across the water?

[Outro]

"Madman."