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Moron

from Human Interesting by Jim Page

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Produced by itself
Words and music by Jim Page

Jim Page: vocals and guitar
Hal Brooks: electric guitar
Larry Klein: electric bass
Dale Fanning: drums

Folklife Festival, Seattle 1989

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he may be celebrity
he may be on TV
he may be the big VP
Jesus what a sight to see
he’s a moron

he may be authority
he may have seniority
he may be the main event
he may even be the president
but he’s a moron more often than not

he may have been a little boy
who liked to play with power toys
but he’s old enough to squeal now
and all his toys are real now
and he’s a moron

he may be a college grad
a credit to his dear old dad
clean cut and well bred
pat him on his little head
‘cause he’s a moron more often than not

morons on the TV morons on the news
I see any more of these morons gonna get me the moron blues

just the other day
this moron was heard to say
“your flag is like a parachute
don’t think about it just salute”
just salute
some people think they’re entertaining
but me I find it kinda draining
to watch this moron politic
walk softly and carry a big stick
a big stick
wonder what they’re gonna do with it

he may be only following orders
acting like a human tape recorder
a professional automaton
soon to be an ex-con
but he’s a moron

he may be your father’s ghost
the movie start you love the most
a savior with a six-gun
but after all is said and done
he’s a moron

morons in the white house morons on the news
I see any more of these morons gonna get me the moron blues

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from Human Interesting, released June 7, 2002

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Named by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as “One Of The 50 Most Influential Musicians In Seattle History.” Originally from California Page has called Seattle and the Pacific Northwest “home” since 1971. Songs covered by The Doobie Brothers, Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, Michael Hedges, and Roy Bailey. Utah Phillips: “If you’re ever going to get the message, this is the messenger to get it from.” ... more

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