Steely Dan — Number One

Unexpected rain, car stuck out in the mud Today might be my lucky day Hostile friends of friends, please spare me your grief It’s my firm belief that I should have stayed in bed Something’s telling me when such a day is done Child, you’ve got to watch out for number one Number one My cough is getting worse, I’m too sick to rehearse I might go to the doctor but somebody snatched my purse Money I don’t mind, if only I could fine Someone that might save mе from wasting all my time Something’s telling mе when such a day is done Child, you’ve got to watch out for number one Number one I bought myself some pills, curing all my ills But now my head is spinning, even when I’m standing still Son you’re looking wise, what would you advise? Something that might hasten or delay my demise