So many people try to analyse Try to understand Some people laugh and denigrate Dismiss him out of hand I have lived in wonder At his rambling and his doings Just for one day I'd like to walk amongst his ruins Some take him seriously and never got the joke And never see the truth in all the fun he pokes Since I was a boy and heard the strange crooning And just for one day I'd like to walk amongst his ruins Painful things laid bare with a simple turn of phrase Like a faithful friend you've never met You've known him all your days Sometimes as I drive along He grates on my ears Other times he catches me Reduces me to tears Yes I have lived in wonder at his ramblings and his doings Just for one day I'd like to walk amongst his ruins Such a naughty, naughty boy As boys often are Although he so elusive He's never very far Last time I saw him I can't remember what I was doing Just recall thinking what a brilliant ruin