Bukowski's Blues

lyrics written for Samuel Thornton's upcoming debut album 'Easy Street' (IVOLV RECORDS)

Bukowski's Blues

 

In the corner, by the cellar

There's a fella counting stars

Says he's gonna sink it down

Then hitch a lift to Mars

Singing old Bukowski's Blues

 

He's got a sign around his neck

Saying 'this cat ain't so cool'

Smiling at the barmaid

As he argues with the stool

Singing old Bukowski's Blues

 

There were women, there was wine

There were high jinx and good times

Now he's laughing at his shadow

Talking to his shoes

Singing old Bukowski's Blues

 

He'll tell them, if they ask

That he's a millionaire

He'll reel off tales of stardom

As they stand and stare

Singing old Bukowski's Blues

 

Now he's hogging the piano

And straightening his tie

As he takes his chance with luck

On a woman passing by

He's singing old Bukowski's Blues

 

Spending each hour in a bar room

Playing the pontoon

He'll wake up each day

With a hand bound to lose

Singing old Bukowski's Blues

Just singing old Bukowski's Blues

 

He wakes up each day

With a hand bound to lose

Singing old Bukowski's Blues

Reviews

[Crazy Cat Man]

are u a ghostwriter?

[Jessica J]

First of all...I hope you are published somewhere because that was AMAZING...Second, I love Bukowski and think that this writing is such a clear and uncensored look at him. Truly the writing of a seasoned vet and I thouroghly enjoyed it! thank you very much for sharing

[Kiya]

When I read this it reminded me of lyrics to a song, and I could hear a melody as I read the words. Music to my ears :)

[Legion]

Wonderful tale of delapidation. Love it. Hope to hear it soon. Kudos.