David Bowie - Panic in Detroit lyrics
[David Bowie - Panic in Detroit lyrics]
Drove a diesel van
Kept his gun in quiet seclusion
Such a humble man the only survivor of the
National People's Gang
Panic in Detroit i asked for an autograph
He wanted to stay home
I wish someone would phone panic in Detroit
He laughed at accidental sirens
That broke the evening gloom
The police had warned of repercussions
They followed none too soon
A trickle of strangers were all
That were left alive
Panic in Detroit i asked for an autograph
He wanted to stay home
I wish someone would phone panic in Detroit
Putting on some clothes
I made my way to school
And I found my teacher
Crouching in his overalls
I screamed and ran to smash
My favorite slot machine
And jumped the silent cars that
Slept at traffic lights
Having scored a trillion dollars
Made a run back home
Found him slumped across the table
A gun and me alone i ran to the window
Looked for a plane or two
Panic in Detroit he'd left me an autograph
"Let me collect dust"
I wish someone would phone panic in Detroit
Panic in Detroit
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