Last night's induction of Warren Zevon into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was of course long overdue. I feel sorry for the current generation who didn't get to know Zevon's brilliance first hand.
… I went home with a waitress the way I always do
How was I to know she was with the Russians, too?
… I was gambling in Havana, I took a little risk
Send lawyers, guns, and moneyDad, get me out of this, hiyah!
… An innocent bystanderSomehow I got stuck between a rock and a hard place
And I'm down on my luckYes, I'm down on my luckWell, I'm down on my luck
… I'm hiding in Honduras, I'm a desperate manSend lawyers, guns, and moneyThe shit has hit the fan
… Send lawyers, guns, and moneySend lawyers, guns, and money
… Send lawyers, guns, and money, hiyah!Send lawyers, guns, and money, ow!
Somewhere Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner is smiling (which must be hard for Roland to do). Anyway, I know I am.
