Barry Town - Steely Dan

I’m not one to look behind, I know that times must change;

But over there in Barry town they do things very strange.

And though you’re not my enemy, I like things like they used to be;

And though you’d like some company I’m standing by myself

Go play with someone else.

I can see by what you carry that you came from Barry Town

Don’t believe I’m taken in by stories I have heard;

I just read the Daily News and swear by every word.

And don’t think that I’m out of line for speaking out for what is mine;

I’d like to see you do just fine, but look at what you wear

And the way you cut your hair

I can see by what you carry that you came from Barry Town

In the beginning we recall that the world was hurled;

Barry Town people got tobe from another world.

Leave me or I’ll be just like the others you will meet;

They won’t act as kindly if they see you on the street.

And don’t you scream or make a shout, it’s nothing you can do about;

It was where you came out, it’s a special lack of grace,

I can see it in your face.

I can see by what you carry that you came from Barry Town