KingOfTheWorld

A world become one
Of salads and sun
Only a fool would say that
A boy with a plan
A natural man
Wearing a white stetson hat
Unhand that gun begone
There's no one to fire upon
If he's holding it high
He's telling a lie

I heard it was you
Talkin' 'bout a world
Where all is free
It just couldn't be
And only a fool would say that

The man in the street
Draggin' his feet
Don't wanna hear the bad news
Imagine your face
There is his place
Standing inside his brown shoes
You do his nine to five
Drag yourself home half alive
And there on the screen
A man with a dream

Anybody on the street
Has murder in his eyes
You feel no pain
And you're younger
Then you realize

Thanks for the memories, Esther!!!!!!!

You're always welcome Berf! You can talk to me in lyrics any time! ;)

I heard the sound of voices in the night,
Spell bound there was someone calling,
I looked around no on was sight
Pulled down I just kept on falling
I've seen this place before
You were standing by my side
I've seen your face before tonight
Maybe I just see what I want to be
I know it's a mystery
Do you remember me on a street of dreams,
Running through my memory
On the street of dreams

There you stood a distant memory
So good like we never parted
Said to myself I knew you'd set me free
And here we are right back where we started
Something's come over me
And I don't know what to feel
Maybe this fantasy is real
Now it's still a mystery

Do you remember me on a street of dreams,
Running through my memory
On the street of dreams
You are on every face I see
On the street of dreams

Tell me have you always been
On the street of dreams
Will we ever meet again my friend
Do you know just who you'll see do ya
On the street of dreams
You can be who you want to be oh yeh
I can hear you calling me
I can feel you haunting me
Haunting me

Esther, I was in college during the time when we lived in fear of either the US President or the USSR Premier pushing a button as a result of a misunderstanding, and life as we know it would disappear from the planet.

John - Oh yes I know that it has been some time since then, but there is always someone out there just crazy enough to do the foolish thing that would destroy our world as we now know it.

The threat may soon be worse as there is nuclear proliferation without the intense security measures.

you have a knack for picking the memories Esther!

Good Choices Esther

Had to see what you cooked up today.
Good stuff.

John - I know about the more lax security measures and it is frightening. We have to continue to protect our country and be prepared. There is much evil in the world and we can not afford to let our guard down.

I was in the mood to reflect and think and thought of this song and I found this particular video with this song and was shocked that it fit my thoughts so perfectly.

I really appreciate your taking the time to visit me John. ;)

Lisa - Thanks! I am glad that you remembered this song. I know it's really not a top 40 song but a good song nonetheless.

BB - Yes it is frightening. I am afraid not only for us but for everyone because Iran is no Iraq and we would definitely have our work cut out for us there.

Donna - I appreciate YOU. ;)

Spencer - I was thinking of you. Thanks hon. ;)

It's not uncommon for foreign countries to try to 'push' an incoming presidents' buttons (sorry for the pun) as Russia and Afghanistan have already done to Obama. Think back (if you're old enough like I am) to what happened when Ronald Reagan took the oath of office. Iran held our people hostage and the moment he took office, you better believe those hostages had been released and were over International Airspace by the time the swearing in was done. Why? Because they knew what his first order of business would be. Foreign Policy is very important during troubled world times such as these, and I'm hoping that Obama does pick some experienced and knowledgeable cabinet members to guide him in this area.

Thanks, Esther, for yet another memory. I vaguely remember the song but instantly recognized Steely Dan. I agree with John on the threat of nuclear proliferation. It's Star Wars no more and there is more danger out there than just Iran. Nuclear threats and dirty bombs seem to come from too many sources. My faith is placed in the many countries who determine to prevent this very threat. God bless!

Why Scarlett! I believe you do give a damn! Forget about that ol' Rhett! What does he know!

Lol Cathi!!

Katie - I remember the kidnapping in Iran back in '78 I believe it was. I had a boyfriend who was Persian back then and I would bring that up time and again and he would always tell me that that was between my country and his and not between us. Bah!

It was Ross Perot that paid to have the kidnapped to be rescued. That I do know for sure as my Dad was recruited by Ross Perot and E.D.S. the year before he retired from the Army to go work for him.

There is no way that I think that we can let our guard down with the enemy. There are too many who would love to come into our country and take over control.

I liked Ross Perot, lol, I even voted for him in the Primary, but he didn't make it to the general election. I'm very concerned not only about our enemies from without, but I can't believe the hatred and animosity that is still going on here within.

Katie - I too voted for Ross Perot in the Primary. What could I do let a native Texan down and a hero to our country for getting our kidnapped free out of Tehran?

"I'm very concerned not only about our enemies from without, but I can't believe the hatred and animosity that is still going on here within."

I can believe it and also believe that it will get a lot worse before it ever gets better...mark my words.

Excellent post. Thanks for reminding me of these lyrics. They are a bit more powerful when you read the written transcription.

very good thanks for sharing

Thanks. Very good work.

Thank you for the article Esther. Loved the comments too.

Very nice!!

Cathi - Glad you recognized that it was Steely Dan. This song was definitely not on the top 40 but it was on one of their best selling albums.

You are right about the Star Wars deal. Bad bombs are coming from all directions. I would hope and pray that those who should keep them and not use them lest it be the end of us all.

Cathi - Katie does give a rats arse though...haaaa!

Judi - I thought you would like this song. ;)

Warren - Thanks!

Larry - Thank you!

Mary - Thanks hon!

Marge - Thank you sweetie!

Danielle - So you liked the song huh?? :)

Marianne - This post originally started as the sharing of a song and the video kind of got us started on the topic of discussion.

I hear you about the fears you have for our new President.

Thanks!

I think I'm more worried about threats from within than threats from outside the US with our new President. I live in a fairly small town and yet there are many here who are so angry about the way the election turned out. I can imagine what it's like in big cities. This would be the perfect time for someone to wipe us off the face of the earth with us fussing about the new president.

Selene - Thanks! ;)

Patricia -

"This would be the perfect time for someone to wipe us off the face of the earth with us fussing about the new president."

EXACTLY my point.

Steely Dan? Wow. That's a blast from the past. Great tune, Esther. I will state no political opinions on politics, but I do have one question...can we talk about something else? :)

Jules - NO SHIT ~ SURE!!

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