Manning Fireworks

Birds against a heavy wind that wins in the end
One of these days, with shorts full of sand
One of these days, you'll kill a man
For asking a question you don't understand

Some have passion, some have purpose
You have sneakin' backstage to hound the girls in the circus

You've opened the Bible in a public place
You've opened the Bible to the very first page
And one of these days, it will all end
Your tired approach to original sin

You've been betting on horses named Johnny Come Lately
You've been high on the hog, and the dogs seem to hate you
You once was a baby, and now a jerk
Standing close to the pyre, manning fireworks
Once a perfect little baby, who's now a jerk
Standing close to the pyre, manning fireworks