Lyrics

I was surprised when you arrived And addressed me as your son You and me had a red pot tea It was instantaneous I know we're all expandable but I like to feel secure The way you see eternity Well I feel like dying When you explained possessions equal pain When you explained how we all go back again Once the dream has gone I called you on the telephone Once the dream has gone I opened up my eyes Oh, I'll never measure up to you Oh, I'll never be a Lama, too Big man ... big man When you cast the spirits out you must know that native tongue I've never known an exorcist 'till you came this morning When I observed your way of life I feel I'm getting warm The way you talk, the way you think ... so understated When you explained possessions equal pain When you explained how we all go back again Once the dream has gone I called you on the telephone Once the dream has gone I opened up my eyes Oh, I'll never measure up to you Oh, I'll never be a Lama, too Big Man ... big man