Slang Of Ages Lyrics by Steely Dan

Slang Of Ages Lyrics

    Let me put it this way doll
    And I know it's getting late
    I can tell from the planes of your face
    That you're from out of state
    But here in the Willows now here's the deal
    Tomorrow's for squares—tonight's for real

    Drop me off in Groovetime
    Do I hear the Slang of Ages
    Show me how it's done

    Now did you say you were from the Netherlands
    Or was that “Netherworld”?
    If you grew up in Amsterdam
    Then I'm the Duke of Earl
    These tabs look iffy—you say they're good
    Let's roll with the homeys—knock on wood

    Drop me off in Groovetime
    Soothe me with the slang of ages
    Show me where I turn

    You are part of the Dreaming
    The end of my life so far?
    Or something halfway in between
    You ought to know
    Hey—where'd you go?

    Damn—she skipped dimensions
    Was it something that I said?
    Or something I was thinking
    When she opened up my head?
    Let me make it right baby—never mind how
    There's a crazy little place I know called “Be There Now”

    Drop me off in Groovetime
    Do I hear the Slang of Ages
    Show me how it's done
    Drop me off in Groovetime
    Soothe me with the Slang of Ages
    This is where I turn

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