Don't Be a Silly Man

I was sitting on my expectation

Waiting for some validation

I was far away from home

So far from my home

Waiting in a crowded room

Talking with some people whom I'd met before

They were traveling musicians just like me

And i was basking in the comfort of their company

Then there came a knock upon the door

And a tower in my profession

Walked into the room

And people I was talking to

They couldn't leave too soon

And though I should know better

I was star struck and babbled like a loon

I said it's awfully nice to meet you

It's an honor and a pleasure

And you're a national treasure

And I hope we can make some future plans

Then he turned to me and said

Don't be a silly man don't be a silly man

He said I don't need your worship or your praise

It's a real conversation that I crave

It's a real it's a real ooh

We talked about our virtues and our crimes

We talked about the nature of these tenuous times

How our constant search for immortality will always be denied

I said it's awfully nice to meet you

It's an honor and a pleasure

And you're a national treasure

And i hope we can make some plans

Then he turned to me and said

Don't be a silly man don't be a silly man

I don't need your worship or your praise

It's a real conversation that I crave

It's a real real real real

It's a real conversation that I crave

Don't be a silly man

Don't be a silly man oh no

It's a real real real conversation that i crave

Oh yes it is don't be a silly silly man