There\'s no charity in you
And that surprises me
I guess I thought you were
A golden idol
\'Cause I called you majesty
On the balustrade
You watched me hunt for tips
I was obliged to pick up
From the passing trade

Hey, kids-look at this
It\'s the fall of the world\'s own optimist
I could get back up if you insist
But you\'ll have to ask politely
\'Cause the eggshells I\'ve been treading
Couldn\'t spare me a beheading
And I\'ll know I had it coming
From a Caesar who was only slumming
Hey, kids-look at this
It\'s the fall of the world\'s own optimist

Well, I could have objections
Which you could override
But what\'s the point
We\'re only flogging the horse
When the horseman has up and died
Once I testified
And swore I\'d never leave a stone unturned
I bet you\'re really glad that I lied

Hey, kids-look at this
It\'s the fall of the world\'s own optimist
I could get back up if you insist
But you\'ll have to ask politely
\'Cause the eggshells I\'ve been treading
Couldn\'t spare me a beheading
And I\'ll know I had it coming
From a Caesar who was only slumming
Hey, kids-look at this
It\'s the fall of the world\'s own optimist

Hey, kids-look at this
It\'s the fall of the world\'s own optimist
I could get back up if you insist
But you\'ll have to ask politely
Yes, you\'ll have to ask politely
Yes, you\'ll have to ask politely