The Golden Egg

[Verse 1]

Shoot yourself in the leg

And the goose lays the golden egg

I had that golden egg before

But it disappeared as I limped out the door

Never reveal that you know

That the whole thing is just for show

A cardboard world with painted skies

'Cause we all must agree to believe in the lies

[Verse 2]

Bring yourself down to your knees

And they'll give you the golden keys

The keys will open any lock

To an empty room or a Chinese box

I can forget how I feel

And pretend that it's all for real

The pot won't call the kettle black

And I don't even feel the knife in my back

[Verse 3]

And when we go off to our beds

After struggling for our bread

A pleasant dream may stand instead

Of the clamor and noise that goes on in your head

So carry on like before

And don't listen to me anymore

Don't believe a word I sing

'Cause it's only a song, and it don't mean a thing