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CHARLIE FREAK Lyrics

Artist: Steely Dan
Album: Pretzel Logic

Charlie Freak had but one thing to call his own
Three weight ounce pure golden ring no precious stone
Five nights without a bite
No place to lay his head
And if nobody takes him in
He'll soon be dead
On the street he spied my face I heard him hail
In our plot of frozen space he told his tale
Poor man, he showed his hand
So righteous was his need
And me so wise I bought his prize
For chicken feed

Newfound cash soon begs to smash a state of mind
Close inspection fast revealed his favorite kind
Poor kid, he overdid
Embraced the spreading haze
And while he sighed his body died
In fifteen ways

When I heard I grabbed a cab to where he lay
'Round his arm the plastic tag read D.O.A.
Yes Jack, I gave it back
The ring I could not own
Now come my friend I'll take your hand
And lead you home

Comments/Interpretations
by Gonzo on 2/28/2009 12:57am I particularly like the Christmas bells
by LeftCoast on 4/14/2009 2:05pm While not an overly-emotional person, I never fail to cry whenever I sing this song. The vivid picture it paints of greed, regret, and redemption are even more meaningful in these desperate and uncertain times.
by Ioannis Pegios on 11/12/2009 2:09pm I love this song since i first heard it back in 1977. Pure Genius. By far the best song in Pretzel Logic

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