The Full Catastrophe

The Full Catastrophe

I've ridden down Sunset
I drank expensive wine
I've been married two dozen times
Raised ten children on a workman's pay
And I'm glad to say
I've enjoyed everyday
Of the full catastrophe of life

I've sat in courtrooms
Had people call me names
I've been to London town
On a supersonic plane

I was lovin' your wife
While you were lovin' mine
And I'm glad to say I've enjoyed everyday
Of the full catastophe of life

I've opened my belt to trouble everyday
Ain't lookin' for a fight
But you know I won't walk away
From the full catastrophe of life

I've seen the goodness
I've known the baddest around
I was tatooed when it first came out
I shook the hand that showed Moses the way
And I'm glad to say
I've enjoyed everyday
Of the full catastrophe of life


John Mellencamp

This poetic lyric reminds me of Anthony Quinn in ZORBA THE GREEK.
"Life is trouble, only death is not. You have to undo your belt and look for trouble."
"I have been married, yes; wife, kids, house, everything--the full castarophe!"
"I like you too much not to tell you. You have everything, execept one thing; madness. A man needs a little madness, or he will never let go the rope...and be free."

Glenn