Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Center of the Universe



I had skin like leather and the diamond-hard look of a cobra



I was born blue and weathered but I burst just like a supernova


I could walk like Brando right into the sun


Then dance just like a Casanova


With my blackjack and jacket and hair slicked sweet


Silver star studs on my duds like a Harley in heat


When I strut down the street I could hear its heartbeat


The sisters fell back and said "Don't that man look pretty"


The cripple on the corner cried out "Nickels for your pity"


Them gasoline boys downtown sure talk gritty


It's so hard to be a saint in the city



-Bruce Springsteen

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