Not Your Own Man
You were a very lovely baby
An angel in the crib
A silver spoon to succor
No poor relations trickled down your bib
With your sunny disposition
You’re the fairest weather friend
It never rains on your parade
You’ll always be left standing in the end
You’re not your own man, you’re not your own man
You’re not your own man...never were
It’s an out of body lifestyle
A second hand world view
A twice-removed reflection
I’m not too sure whose eyes you’re seeing through
You’re not your own man, you’re not your own man
You’re not your own man
And in your darkest hour
Just switch the night light on
Your friend is always there for you
In reflective glory until the dawn
You glad-hand and you strong-arm
You shake until it hurts
The world’s your slice of birthright cake
For us, pie in the sky’s our just desserts
You’re not your own man, you’re not your own man
You’re not your own man...
You’re not your own man, you’re not your own man
You’re not your own man...never will be
© 1991 Jessie Jacobson
Jessie Jacobson: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Drum Programming
Freida Woody: Backing Vocal
Produced & Engineered by Jessie Jacobson • Recorded on AKAI analog 12-track 1991.