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FALLING IN LOVE WITH A HIPPIE
“Tis but thy name that is my enemy.” --Shakespeare

How could it happen like this?
That sword in the stone; that magic kiss.
How could this happen to me?
I’m falling in love with a hippie!

What would my mother say
If I brought him home to dinner one day?
Would I bring the family shame?
I just can’t douse the flame.
We’re from different worlds, crashing together,
Beautiful disaster, yeah!

Now I grew up on all those fairy tales,
And I’ve dated all those jockey males.
I held tight to reality ‘til I fell in love with a hippie!

What will my father say
When I bring him home to dinner in braids?
Will I bring the family shame?
I just can’t douse the flame.
We’re from different worlds, crashing together,
Beautiful disaster, yes!

What will my brother say
When I bring him to our hometown bar today?
Cuz I’m going my own way.
I just can’t douse the flame.

We’re from different worlds crashing together
Immovable stone unstoppable feather
The safe’s combination and you can’t remember
You say goodbye I’m saying never
Salt and pepper and snow in September
Thich Nat Hahn and John McEnroe’s temper
Timebomb ticking down ‘n I’m all like whatever
You bring the lace ‘n I’ll bring the leather
You’re so serious you think you’re so clever
Beautiful disaster! Yeah!