Steely Dan - Janie Runaway lyrics

rate me

It must have been my lucky Thursday

Your dad went on that spree

Before the crew could put out the fires

You hopped a bus for NYC

Down in Tampa the future looked desperate and dark

Now you're the wonderwaif of Gramercy Park

CHORUS:

Who makes the morning fabulous

Who says today's a fun day

Why do I feel like sailing again

Honey it's you - Janie Runaway

Let's grab some takeout from Dean and Deluca

A hearty gulping wine

You be the showgirl and I'll be Sinatra

Way back in '59

Sweetness in heels - look at you - in long black gloves

Come to old blue eyes tell me - who do you love

CHORUS:

Who makes the traffic interesting

Rescues a dreary Sunday

Who makes me feel like painting again

Honey it's you - Janie Runaway

Let's plan a weekend alone together

Drive out to Binky's place

The sugar shack in Pennsylvania

Or would that be a federal case?

We'll take the Big Red - the Blazer - it's nice inside

And guess who's coming along for the ride

CHORUS:

Who has a friend named Melanie

Who's not afraid to try new things

Who gets to spend her birthday in Spain

Possibly you - Janie Runaway