Only That Man for One Day
Skunk Jugglers
Narcissistic Fantasy · Fame and Failure · Power Pop Satire
#VERSE
He liked to joke he was the new Messiah
Deep down he thought it might just be true
’Cause the photo of himself walking out of the waves
Made him think he could do miracles that deities do
#PRE-CHORUS
Oh, what an awesome picture from Malibu Beach
Half-naked in the sun, all creation in his reach
#CHORUS
But he was...
Only that man for one day
No matter what his veiled narcissism might say
Like a butterfly surfing on the crest of a wave
He was only that man for one day
#VERSE
The band dressed like rock gods just for fun
But for Jason it was serious, not just a show
Hair, makeup, and wardrobe—professionally done
Maxed out his Amex tryin’ to make his fame grow
#PRE-CHORUS
And, oh, the live footage from the show at The Cavern
Jason claimed it was the big time, not a college-town tavern
#CHORUS
But he was...
Only that man for one day
No matter what the captions he posted might say
Like a butterfly surfing on the crest of a wave
He was only that man for one day
#BRIDGE
The band broke up
As bands often do
But Jason said, “I’m for real”
And off he flew
Got a pad in San Fernando
Tried to get a foot inside
The scene was tight as the bodice
On his soon-to-be bride
#INSTRUMENTAL
#VERSE
That day at the altar, he heard God’s voice saying...
“Jason, you’re the savior, rock-n-roll’s only chance”
As they exchanged rings, Jessica stood there praying
That her husband’s fame would grow more than the socks down his pants
#PRE-CHORUS
And, oh, the wedding pictures crushed Jessica’s soul
Just another installment of Jason’s one-man show
#CHORUS
But he was...
Only that man for one day
Within months, Jessica sent him away
Now he’s a butterfly drowning in the crest of a wave
#CHORUS
But he was only that man for one day
“God’s gift to rock-n-roll”—that’s what he’d still say
Now the narcissistic butterfly just waits for the grave
And he’ll only be that man for one day
#OUTRO
He’ll only be that man for one day
v260831a