Parody of “Lucy in the Sky”, words and music by
John Lennon
and
Paul McCartney
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Reprinted from
Songworm 1
Parody lyrics ©1987-09-11 by Bob Kanefsky. All rights reserved. The copyright of the original lyrics and music remain with the holder(s) of the original copyright.
Picture yourself on a street in a city
With mass-produced trees and meat-dripping skies.
Stopping a stranger to ask for directions,
You find that she won’t meet your eyes.
Pigeonhole buildings of concrete and steel
Towering over your head.
Look for the stranger you’re asking for help,
And she’s gone.
| Chorus: |
Lucy in disguise, with rhinestones. Lucy in disguise, with rhinestones. Lucy in disguise, with rhinestones. |
Follow her down to a well-guarded harbor,
Where motorboat people come in from the storm.
Each one is lavishly sprinkled with oil,
And torched so the water stays warm.
Bright yellow taxis appear on the shore,
Waiting to take you away.
Step to the curb and try flagging one down,
And they’re gone.
(Chorus)
Picture yourself on a plane at an airport.
A Styrofoam stewardess serves miniature food.
Suddenly someone is sitting beside you:
The stranger you thought was so rude.
Offer to help with her carry-on bags,
Stowing them under your seat.
Hidden inside of the first one you touch
Is a bomb.
(Chorus)