Harry Connick, Jr. - That Party Lyrics
Went to a little get-togetherWith some old friendsNot much has changedSince the last time I saw themTheres a chicken in uniformWooden leg and a matchstick armSaying: left my wing back on the farm...tried the buffet...Tiny took a turn on steel guitarAfter he got a fresh feel for the barLines drawn of jelly-fish caviar...saying: wanna jamm? ? ?I dont like throwingParties like thatBut I love goingThey said no guestsSo I thought of youHey mama, its onA disconcerted youth with a gunWants to shoot-up some funSaying: Im failing science and mathBut Im head of the class in murder oneBalance sheets unpresarioed balletsAnd advertised for run-a-waysThat only dance on holidays...when crutches cut in...Willa was disenchantedTossed her garter and demandedNothing can be recanted...if it was nothing to begin with...A magician did card tricksFor a bunch of well-heeled hicksAnd held up a red six...one said: thats a black seven...I dont like throwingParties like thatBut I love goingThey said no guestsSo I thought of youHey mama, its onA disconcerted youth with a gunThat semi-precious sonHe needs to learn if you take a lifeYou aint got noneCracked pelicans rode magnoliasSent advice to rebel soldiersThat all ended with: I told yas...so then why do you ask? ? ? ...You can tell its getting lateWhen cal calls himself kateAnd peons hire potentates...saying: when you finishTrim the hedges...Im making a hurried get-a-wayDown santa monica, out of l.a.If you like it so much stay...theres a theme park in the mix...I dont like throwingParties like thatBut I love goingThey said no guestsSo I thought of youHey mama, its on
