Story Behind The Song
Inspired by J.D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey, I love the religious and philosophical undertones of the book and the conflict that the heroine suffers is one close to my heart.
Song Description
Learning to understand yourself as well as learning to live with people and family.
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Charming |
Subject |
General, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
The Decemberists, |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Franny, just what do you think you are doing?
You've been crying all day and your lips have been moving,
I hope that you know what it is you're pursuing,
this prayer that you've got on your mind
Now you're upsetting poor Bessie and Less
And I understand you're a legitimate mess,
but I humbly persist that you give it a rest
This old prayer that you've got on your mind.
But Franny you're freaks you and I. Don't forget it!
Our two erudite older brothers saw to it.
Their ramblings: pedantic, prolix and prolific,
are still tramping about in our minds.
Francis, it's Buddy, your dear older brother
I've had twenty-some calls from our worried sick mother
confiding in me that there's something or other
confound this sister of mine.
But my dear, keep in mind that it takes a wise child,
neither fickle, nor one whose emotions run wild.
And please forgive Zachary his elegant style
of kicking a girl when she's down.