Big Man On Mulberry Street

Why can't i lay low

Why can't i say what i mean

Why don't i stay home

And get myself into some boring routine



Why can't i calm down

Why is it always a fight

I can't get unwound

Why do i throw myself into the night



I'm on the outside

I don't fit into the groove

Now i ain't a bad guy

So tell me what am i trying to prove



Why can't i cool out

Why don't i button my lip

Why do i lash out

Why is it i always shoot from the hip



I cruise from houston to canal street

A misfit and a rebel

I see the winds talking to themselves

And i can understand

Why is it every time i go out

I always seem to get in trouble

I guess i made an impression on somebody

North of hester and south of grand



And so in my small way

I'm a big man on mulberry street

I don't mean all day

Only at night when i'm light on my feet



What else have i got

That i'd be trying to hide

Maybe a blind spot

I haven't seen from the sensitive side



But you know in my own heart

I'm a big man on mulberry street

I play the whole part

I leave a big tip with every receipt



I'm so romantic

I'm such a passionate man

Sometimes i panic

What if nobody finds out who i am




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