Going To A Town

I'm going to a town that has already been burnt down.
I'm going to a place that has already been disgraced.
I'm gonna see some folks who have already been let down.
I'm so tired of America.
I'm gonna make it up for all of the Sunday Times.
I'm gonna make it up for all of the nursery rhymes
That never really seem to want to tell the truth.
I'm so tired of you, America.
Making my own way home.
Ain't gonna be alone.
I got a life to lead.
America.
I got a life to lead.
Tell me. Do you really think you go to hell for having loved.
Tell me. And not for thinking everything that you've done is good.
I really need to know.
After soaking the body of Jesus Christ in blood.
I'm so tired of America.
I really need to know.
I may just never see you again, or might as well.
You took advantage of a world that loved you well.
I'm going to a town that has already been burnt down.
I'm so tired of you, America.
Making my own way home.
Ain't gonna be alone.
I got a life to lead.
America.
I got a life to lead.
I got a soul to feed.
I got a dream to heed.
And that's all I need.
Making my own way home.
Ain't gonna be alone.
I'm going to a town that has already been burnt down.

(Rufus Wainwright)

Rules & Regulations

I will never be as cute as you, according to the board of human relations
I will never fly as high as you, according to the board of public citations

These are just the rules and regulations
Of the birds, and the bees
The earth, and the trees,
Not to mention the gods, not to mention the gods

All my little life I've wanted to roam
Even if it was just inside my own home
Then one little day I chanced to look back
Saw you sittin' there, being a sad culprit

These are just the rules and regulations
Of the birds, and the bees
The earth, and the trees,
Not to mention the gods, not to mention the gods

These are just the rules and regulations
Yeah, these are just the rules and regulations
And I like every one, yes I like every one
Must follow them

(Rufus Wainwright)