Elliott Smith — L.A.

[Verse 1] The gentleman's in the lane Spinning his hat on a cane Stepping out Out for change Good morning all, it's a beautiful day The generals are winning a war Seemed suicidal before You came along, now Now I'll protect you Long as you stay [Chorus] L.A Morning had to come I'd be walking in the sun Living in the day But last night I was about to throw it all away [Verse 2] If patience started a band I'd be her biggest fan Look at me, I'm talking to you I don't want the lead in your play The star's just a part of the scene The gentleman in green Paying off out on the street I can't go home It's not on my way [Chorus] L.A Things I've never done Cars parked in the sun Living in the day But last night I was about to throw it all away Last night I was about to throw it all away Last night I was about to throw it all away Last night I was about to throw it all away