Waiting For The Man (Sounds Of The 70s: John Peel - recorded 11th January 1972) - David Bowie
Lyrics by:Lou Reed
Produced by:Jeff Griffin
I'm waiting for the man
Twenty-six dollars in my hand
Up to Lexington 1-2-5
So sick and dirty more dead than alive
I'm waiting for the man
Hey white boy what you doin' in town
Hey white boy chasin' all the women around
Oh pardon me sir it's the last thing on my mind
I'm just looking for a good friend of mine
I'm waiting for the man
Here he comes he's all dressed in black
Real shoes and a big straw hat
He's never early he's always late
First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait
I'm waiting for the man
That great building up three flights of stairs
Nobody stops you 'cause nobody cares
He's got the works and he gives you sweet taste
Then you gotta split because he's got no time to waste
I'm waiting for the man
Baby don't you holler darlin' don't you scream and shout
I'm feeling good I'm gonna work it on out
I'm feeling good I'm working so fine
Until tomorrow but that's just another time
I'm waiting for the man
I'm waiting for the man
Twenty-six dollars in my hand
Up to Lexington 1-2-5
So sick and dirty more dead than alive
I'm waiting for the man
Waiting for the man