[Verse 1: Elliott Smith]
The gentleman's in the lane
Spinning his hat on a cane
Stepping out, out for change
Good morning all, it's a beautiful day
The generals are winning a war
Seemed suicidal before
You came along, now
I'll protect you, long as you stay
[Chorus 1]
L.A., morning had to come
I'd be walking in the sun
Living in the day
But last night I was about to throw it all away
[Verse 2]
If patience started a band
I'd be her biggest fan
Look at me, I'm talking to you
I don't want the lead in your play
The star's just a part of the scene
The gentleman in green
Paying off, out on the street
I can't go home, it's not on my way
[Chorus 2]
L.A., things are never done
Car's parked in the sun
Living in the day
But last night I was about to throw it all away
Last night I was about to throw it all away (x3)