The green smoothie

**Verse 1** Standing in the kitchen, scale says too much New diet, today’s the day, I swear it’s true Spinach and celery, cucumber, apple, berries Ginger and kale – this is my brand-new life Throw it all in, hit the highest speed The blender screams like a jet taking off Brownish sludge, thick and green and mean Looks like fresh-cut lawn after the rain **Refrain** Oh no, oh no, it tastes so disgusting Just two spoonfuls and my stomach starts to fight Pour the rest away, down into the sink Green smoothie, you’re no friend of mine Oh no, oh no, that’s it for the plan Tomorrow I’ll try again… maybe **Verse 2** First sip hits like fire and vinegar Bitter, earthy, sharp and kinda metallic Face twists up, eyes squeeze real tight Why do we do this to ourselves? Brave, another spoonful, then a third But by the fourth I shout out loud: “Enough!” The whole liter disappears down the drain Glugging sadly, like it’s disappointed too **Refrain** Oh no, oh no, it tastes so disgusting Just two spoonfuls and my stomach starts to fight Pour the rest away, down into the sink Green smoothie, you’re no friend of mine Oh no, oh no, that’s it for the plan Tomorrow I’ll try again… maybe **Bridge** And while the rain falls softly over Zürich I grab a yogurt from the fridge instead Light, of course – I’m not giving up But tonight… tonight the taste has won **Final Refrain** (softer, slightly ironic) Oh no, oh no, it tastes so disgusting Just two spoonfuls and I’ve had enough Pour the rest away, say goodbye to the diet Green smoothie, we won’t meet again Oh no, oh no… or maybe we will Tomorrow… with less ginger… or something…