[Verse 1] All the sailors with their seasick mamas Hear the sirens on the shore Singing songs for pimps with tailors Who charge ten dollars at the door [Chorus] You can really learn a lot that way It will change you in the middle of the day Though your confidence may be shattered It doesn't matter [Verse 2] All the great explorers Are now in granite laid Under white sheets for the great unveiling At the big parade [Chorus] You can really learn a lot that way It will change you in the middle of the day Though your confidence may be shattered It doesn't matter [Verse 3] All the bush league batters Are left to die on the diamond In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles For the turnstiles For the turnstiles