Stakeout Blues [verse 1] It’s hour six, nothin’s moved at all Gotta watch my bladder or nature might call The coffee's cold, the donuts are gone My partner grunts, says 'Uh-huh,' then yawns [chorus] Sittin’ in the car, just me and the stake Eyes glued to the house, for heaven’s sake Got my snacks and my thermos too But this boredom’s a real-deal, detective blues [verse 2] Plan your bathroom breaks, that’s the game we play Parkin’ near a fast food joint makes your day But don’t drink too much, you’ll regret that choice And my partner? He’s got the personality of white noise [chorus] Sittin’ in the car, just me and the stake Eyes glued to the house, for heaven’s sake Got my snacks and my thermos too But this boredom’s a real-deal, detective blues [bridge] Binoculars fogged, radio’s dead Wishin' I was anywhere else instead Munchin' on chips, waitin' for the crook Guess the action’s just for the storybook [verse 3] Night turns to day, still nothin’s changed I think my patience has been rearranged Partner says 'Yep,' I say, 'No doubt' But deep down I’m dreamin' of clockin’ out [chorus] Sittin’ in the car, just me and the stake Eyes glued to the house, for heaven’s sake Got my snacks and my thermos too But this boredom’s a real-deal, detective blues [outro] Stakeout blues, they’re real, no lie Just watchin’ life and time slip by Till that moment when we bust the scene But mostly it’s just waitin’... you know what I mean?
