Too Many Geniuses

Verse I
You told me yesterday that we were through—so
I had to figure out just what to do—oh
If I were rich, tall, dark and handsome, you’d say
“Oh baby please don’t ever  go away”

Chorus I
So why  is it so different now? It’s  not the same girl
There’s a  competition you know  that I cannot maintain
And—he’s won the game and I can’t even blame you so
Just go—he’s a better person, who can complain?
And he has it all, the money and the fame

Verse II
So long ago, when I was younger
I used to think I was a genius and stronger
Nowadays I look around it’s not so true—so
The TV’s on there’s nothing better to do

Chorus II
So why are there so many geniuses and they’re so damned loud?
The talented  too much for the average guy now
All of  my ambitions have gone out the window and they’re
Gone—
And I’m just so damned tired of trying to ascend
And it’s better to re-lax here at this end
And he’s got you and it’s too much too bear
(solo break)

Chorus II
So why  is it so different now? It’s  not the same girl
There’s a  competition you know  that I cannot maintain
And—he’s won the game and I can’t even blame you so
Just go—he’s a better person, who can complain?
And he has it all, the money and the fame
It’s better to re-lax here at this end
And he’s got you and it’s too much too bear
And I’m just too tired to pretend I care
© 1997 by John Thomas