Lyrics
People come people go, how long I?ll stay I just don't know
Reflection on the transient nature of relationships, uncertain about staying power.
When showbiz is a dirty word, I hope my time will come
Expressing a desire for success in showbiz despite its negative connotations.
Crackpot history and the right to lie
Highlighting the theme of unconventional history and the acceptance of deception.
People love people hate, for my downfall they just can't wait
Observation of mixed feelings from people, some anticipating failure.
When showbiz is a dirty word, I hope my time will come
Reiterating the aspiration for success in showbiz despite its challenges.
Crackpot history and the right to lie
Re-emphasizing the theme of unconventional history and the acceptance of lying.
I wish that everyone could see a show by Liza Minnelli
Expressing a wish for everyone to appreciate the talent of Liza Minnelli.
Such a marvelous lady with talent by the ton
Praising Liza Minnelli's exceptional talent and charm.
Crackpot history and the right to lie
Repeating the theme of unconventional history and the acceptance of deception.
People lie people hurt, like to read their Sunday dirt
Noting the prevalence of lies and sensationalism in media.
So every Jekyll needs a Hyde to blame the business on
Introducing the concept of a dual personality (Jekyll and Hyde) to blame the business on.
Crackpot history and the right to lie
Reiterating the theme of unconventional history and the acceptance of lying.
Every rebel that I've met say they're going to die and yet
Contrasting the rebellious spirit with the reality of aging.
I see them now and they ain't dead yet, and pushing forty one
Observing that rebels don't necessarily fulfill their predictions of an early demise.
Crackpot history and the right to lie
Re-emphasizing the theme of unconventional history and the acceptance of deception.
Pumping is a splendid gift, I hope that you will catch my drift
Referring to pumping as a metaphor, possibly for vigor or energy.
Some like pumping in the lift, just like the Scottish tongs
Adding humor with a reference to Scottish tongs in the context of pumping.
Crackpot history and the right to lie
Reiterating the theme of unconventional history and the acceptance of lying.
There is nothing like the sound of a nicely laundered pound
Appreciating the positive sound of money and the pursuit of wealth.
Trying to collect around forty million
Describing the ambitious goal of collecting a substantial amount of money.
Crackpot history and the right to lie
Re-emphasizing the theme of unconventional history and the acceptance of deception.
Crackpot history
Concluding with a repetition of the theme of unconventional history.
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