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Now I'm a Diplomat
Reality Club
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All I wanted was to see the world
And play Vivaldi on the violin
Read philosophy as I sip my coffee
Printed books is my rush of adrenaline
Still rode my bike in a sea of vespas
Father said, "Son, go work for the government"
There's no guarantee, can't feed your family
Drowning yourself in Hobbes and resentment
Who knows where life will take you?
Sold poems now I'm a diplomat
Worked 'till late to pass the time
Refused the caviars and wine
I must say, I am proud of who I am
Took my kids to Mandela's hometown
Left with shards of glass and a neck brace
But God works in such mysterious ways
Goodbye Athens, concrete jungle is where I'll spend my days
Ask me something about the Middle East
I'll refer to page 80 of my thesis
Now I'm a professor, my kin a rockstar
For a country boy, yeah I've gotten pretty far
Who knows where life will take you?
Sold poems now I'm a diplomat
Worked till late to pass the time
Refused the caviars and wine
I must say, I am proud of who I am
Who knows where life will take you?
Sold poems now I'm a diplomat
Didn't think I'd have this life
Have so much to thank my wife for
I must say, I am proud of who I am
Wish my father was around
To say he's proud of who I am
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