The draw of the easy buck is irresistible to many and the shiny coin of the gambling joint draws crowds without fail. The fantasy of the jackpot and all that it represents allures in the face of reality. This song attempts to capture some of the mystique and mood of the casino.
Bright lights big city cheap drinks fast money Smoke haze still stale air Smoke haze suspended in dull dull light Thick rich dark stain soaked pattern underfoot Clink clank whir beep blip ding chime the machines Glazed eyes meat machines feed these hungry now armless bandits Earth still spinning pensions disappearing coin by coin by coin Bright coins big dreams cheap promise false hopes Luck just luck these rows of machines Luck just luck spinning wheel rolling dice If you want to take control where can you go? If you want to apply some skill in probability psychology If you think you've got what it takes right this way I've got a game for you my friend Bright future big spender no limit Glazed eyes blank faces cheap drinks fast money Flop flop what'd the dealer drop? One-eyed jack motown no big slick Turn turn what can I earn? Sand bag change gears short stack tap River river do you believe her? In the back door lay the bad beat Showdown let's hit this town luck of the draw No limit no limit no limit You're flappin in the river With a pocket full of cards But then you got to lie away To dry ground Where the truth Is finally revealed 20 dollars later
Bass: Casparagus Guitar: Mitchard Drums: Carolugula Lyrics: Casparagus and Mitchard Flappy wood thing and Scroll piano: Mitchard Voice: Carolugula Chorus and Hopeless Outro: Casparagus