Cap'n Slow's Week in Song

I've been looking for a quick way to summarize the last week.  When I'm at a loss for words, I usually turn to song.  And the song that most poignantly sums up my week come courtesy of the Violent Femmes.  Printed without permission, its "Add It Up":

Day after day I will walk and I will play
But the day after today
I will stop and I will start

Why can't I get just one kiss?
Why can't I get just one kiss?
Believe me there's some things that I wouldn't miss
But I look at your pants and I need a kiss!

Why can't I get just one screw?
Why can't I get just one screw?
Believe me I know what to do!
But something won't let me make love to you.

Why can't I get just one fuck?
Why can't I get just one fuck?
I guess it's got something to do with luck!
But I waited my whole life for just one...



Now the last verse is a bit on the heavy side and I hope anyone reading this understands the humor within the angst of the Violent Femmes.  If you don't then you don't understand the angst and humor of this author.  I could have just as easily reprinted the chorus from "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash.  That would have done nicely.  But the man in black doesn't represent the frustration of this week quite like the Femmes.


Granted there are others who would place different songs here.  Those people have been warned.