I Was Never an Oddball

I used to look aggressively retro
Cardigans, chinos, horn-rims and tweed
I once blew this guy on the Paris Metro
He gave me ten francs, I spent it on weed

But now, if anyone asks…

I was never an oddball
I was never a freak
I’ve always been normal
At least since last week

I have a great new job in the city
I upload, download, copy and scan
The hours are long, the traffic’s not pretty
But I get donuts and a dental plan

And now, if anyone asks…

I was never an oddball
I was never a freak
I’ve always been normal
At least since last week

Copyright © 2001 by David V. Matthews
April 27, 2001-May 1, 2001

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