Listen to the track:
The Slacker and the Sun
Verse 1
He is snoring through the morning while the sunlight fills the room
There are birds already gossiping and flowers all in bloom
He rolls over with a grumble like the world has done him wrong
And mutters at the window like the daylight is too strong
Pre-Chorus
He says please stop waking me
Let decent people sleep
The day is yours if you want it
But leave me in the deep
Chorus
And the sun says friend this life is short
You cannot hide beneath your sheet
While every creature in creation
Already has you beat
You resent a friendly visit
But the truth is plain to see
The whole wide world is up and moving
Except for sleepy little thee
Verse 2
There are farmers up at sunrise and the bakers heat the ovens
There are joggers by the shoreline and the buses filled with dozens
But our hero hugs his pillow like it owes him one more dream
While the sunlight nudges softly like come join the living team
Pre-Chorus
He says please stop pestering
I need my beauty rest
The sun just chuckles kindly
And replies with quiet zest
Chorus
And the sun says friend this life is short
You cannot sleep your chance away
While everyone from ants to painters
Has already seized the day
You complain that I disturb you
But I simply let you see
The world is wide and waits for workers
The world is not for the work-shy free
Bridge
Rise up sleepyhead before your time is gone
The clock is ticking louder and the world keeps moving on
It is better to be living than to lie there out of view
For the sun will shine regardless—
The choice is up to you
Final Chorus
And the sun says friend this life is short
So take a breath and greet the light
For the ones who choose the pillow
Rarely win the morning fight
Every creature has its purpose
Every life its energy
But nothing ever happens
If you stay asleep till three…