Desolation Highway

Well Larry the Sloth he had a bloody nose
Welfare Department they wouldn’t give him no clothes
He asked poor Howard where can I go
Howard said there’s only one place I know
Larry the Sloth said tell me quick man I got to run
Ol’ Howard just pointed with his gun
And said that way down on Highway 61

Across the street they’ve nailed the curtains
They’re getting ready for the feast
The Phantom of the Opera
A perfect image of a priest
They’re spoonfeeding Larry the Sloth
To get him to feel more assured
Then they’ll kill him with self-confidence
After poisoning him with words
And the Phantom’s shouting to skinny girls
“Get Outa Here If You Don’t Know
Larry the Sloth is just being punished for going
To Desolation Row”