Genesis — Down and Out

[Verse 1] It's good to be here! How've you been? Check my bags, boy! Where's my room? Gotta sit on the phone, that's my game Keep up the pressure all the way! [Chorus 1] I don't want to beat about the bush But none of us are getting any younger There's people out there who could take your place A more commercial view, fresher face [Verse 2] I need a shower, take a nap I'll meet you in the bar, we must have a rap There's a lot on the line, a lot to say And there's something I must tell you today [Chorus 2] You and I both knew the score You can't go on like this forever So it's with regret that I tell you now That from this moment on You're on your own! [Refrain] I don't talk round corners, right between the eyes If you're slow they'll run past you Stand tall, see them falling over I walk a straight line, right between the eyes But show me the door, show me someone who'll do it better [Verse 3] The drinks are on me, be my guest Smoke a cigar? Take the best Don't hedge your bets, we can make a deal Got it in your pocket, how do you feel? [Chorus 3] So glad that's over, now you know But I'm only acting under orders And looking down on you from way up here You've gotta sink or swim, get off the floor! [Refrain] I don't talk round corners, it's right between the eyes If you're slow they'll run past you Stand tall, see them falling over I walk a straight line, right between the eyes But show me the door, show me someone who'll do it better