(the) Fall Of The World`s Own Optimist Lyrics

(the) Fall Of The World`s Own Optimist

(Elvis Costello/Aimee Mann) 
There`s no charity in you 
And that surprises me 
I guess I thought you  were a golden idol 
`Cause I called you majesty 
On the balustrade 
You  watched me hunt for tips I was obliged to pick up 
From the passing trade 

CHORUS: 
Hey, kids--look at this 
It`s the fall of the world`s own optimist 
I could get back up if you insist 
But you`ll have to ask politely 
`Cause the eggshells I`ve been treading 
Couldn`t spare me a beheading 
And I`ll know I had it coming 
From a Caesar who was only slumming 
Hey, kids--look at  this 
It`s the fall of the world`s own optimist 

Well, I could have objections 
Which you could override 
But what`s the point--we`re only flogging the horse 
When the horseman has up and died 
Once I testified 
And swore I`d never leave a stone unturned-- 
I bet you`re really glad that I lied 

CHORUS 

Hey, kids--look at this 
It`s the fall of the world`s own optimist 
I could get back up if you insist 
But you`ll have to ask politely 
Yes, you`ll have to ask politely 
Yes, you`ll have to ask