A tragic tale that should cause anyone slaving to 'the man' to consider telecommuting options. Done entirely at home on the bedroom computer. Someday we take it to the studio.

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Time's New Romans

From the album Time's New Romans

I’ve been in your backyard while you’re away
I saw the robot cleaning the pool
under the fountain crystal cool
and no one's home to enjoy it during the day

I saw your half-eaten bagel sitting out on the table
You left your coffee with some cream
as you raced out in a dream
maybe you'll wake up - someday find it’s a fable

I saw your servants leaving gates open wide
Landscaper trims around the pool screen
He ripped it a bit but it won’t be seen
because when you get home you're never going outside

And nobody's home in the perfect locations
They’re too busy slaving and saving for vacations
Time’s new Romans grab a bite on the run
Drop off your kid and get him when you’re done
And who said you won’t pay to roam
This is your heart if this is what you call home

Half a million dollars for some box in Heathrow
Your street's a set from the Twilight Zone
You’re keeping up with some other Jones
And at the end of the day what you got to show

Landscaper keep St. Augustine off the walk
He loves the peace of your empty yard
Your easy life - it seems kinda hard
snub him when you leave, but it’s you he mocks

And nobody's home in the perfect locations
They're too busy slaving and saving for vacation
Time’s new Romans grab a bite on the run
Drop off your kids and get ‘em when you’re done
And who said you won’t pay to roam
This is your heart if this is what you call home


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