Under Lime

[Verse 1]

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

When you stumble and then you're thrown

And the last time we saw him he was out in the rain

Watching that train roll down the track

Now he's back in showbiz

Trying to make a comeback

[Verse 2]

We know that he's desperate and we know that he's broke

He's the mystery guest we'll puncture

They told a young girl with a clipboard "Just keep him amused"

Whatever you do, don't tell him your name

Whatever you think, don't let him drink

Under lime, under lime, under lime

[Pre-Chorus]

He whistles out of tune, his words don't always rhyme

"But we will be right back, we're almost out of time"

[Chorus]

Down a long corridor he's trying to impress

He was helpin' a showgirl fasten up her dress

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Verse 3]

In the violent strip of an undressing room

She loosened his grip and started

Tell me your story, if you feel so inclined

He was a mess, almost resigned

Though she could guess, I think you will find

And she thought, "Oh you know, I wouldn't mind"

[Pre-Chorus]

He asked her boyfriend's name then her whole family tree

She thought "I can't believe it's happening to me"

[Chorus]

And upset, said "Hey pet, would you kindly pass that pill

And allow me to just dictate my dying will?"

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Verse 4]

Jimmy was dreamin' as she uncrossed her legs

He shuttered his eyes discreetly

And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare

But the beat of his heart said, "Don't even start"

His conscience was bare, said, "Hey, don't even dare"

She's completely unaware

[Pre-Chorus]

She forced a laugh or a sigh at every alibi

Once every crime was confessed he buttoned up his vest

[Chorus]

Said "Hey gal, you're a pal, you've really been a sport

And you don't get a record if you never get caught"

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

[Outro]

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

It's a long way back as you cover your track

Or you bury your crime

Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

It's a long way back as you cover your track

Or you bury your crime

Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

It's a long way back as you cover your track

As you bury your crime

Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime