[Long Intro[] [Verse 1] Mama always told me, “Son, this too shall pass” Like a kidney stone, or beans that give you gas Well I guess she was right, but Lord, she was a pro When you’re knee-deep in trouble, time sure seems to slow [Chorus] Hopefully your advice won’t last forever ‘Cause I’ve had enough of wisdom for today Yeah, I know you mean well, you’re tryin’ to be so clever But I’d rather you just up and walk away [Verse 2] My buddy says, “Cheer up, things could be worse” So I cheered up, let my vibes loose in the universe He tells me “grin and bear it,” like it’s no big deal Well, I’m grinning through my teeth, but the pain is real [Chorus] Hopefully your advice won’t last forever You’ve been preachin’ to the choir since sun rise I’m lookin’ for a break in this bad-weather Not another storm front in disguise [Bridge] I know you’ve read the book, and you’ve highlighted the parts But your heavy handed philosophy is breaking my heart You say, “Tomorrow is another day” — yeah, that’s true But tomorrow’s just another chance for me to hear from you [Long Guitar Solo] [Verse 3] The preacher says, “Brother, put your trust above” The street walker says, “Friend, all you need is love” Well I’ve trusted, and I’ve loved, and I’m still flat broke Now I’m drowning in bankrupt advice, and it ain’t no joke [Chorus ] Hopefully your advice won’t last forever If it does, Lord, just strike me where I stand Hopefully your advice won’t last forever ’Cause forever sounds like working for the man [Outro] Yeah, I know nothing lasts forever — that’s what you said But it feels like forever with you blatherin’ on about hope…. [Outro] [End Song] [End]
