LOU REED - Harry's Circumcision lyrics

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Looking in the mirror Harry didn't like what he saw<br /> The cheeks of his mother the eyes of his father<br /> As each day crashed around him the future stood revealed<br /> He was turning into his parents<br /> The final disappointment<br /> <br /> Stepping out of the shower Harry stared at himself<br /> His hairline receding the slight overbite<br /> He picked up the razor to begin his shaving<br /> and thought oh I wish I was different<br /> <br /> I wish I was stronger I wish I was thinner<br /> I wish I didn't have this nose<br /> These ears that stick out remind me of my father<br /> and I don't want to be reminded at all<br /> The final disappointment<br /> <br /> Harry looked into the mirror thinking of Vincent Van Gogh<br /> and with a quick swipe lopped off his nose<br /> And happy with that he made a slice where his chin was<br /> He's always wanted a dimple<br /> The end of all illusion<br /> Then peering down straight between his legs<br /> Harry thought of the range of possibilities<br /> A new face a new life no memories of the past<br /> and slit his throat from ear to ear<br /> <br /> Harry woke up with a cough the stitches made his wince<br /> A doctor smiled at him from somewhere across the room<br /> Son we saved your life but you'll never look the same<br /> And when he heard that, Harry had to laugh<br /> Although it hurt Harry had to laugh<br /> The final disappointment

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