THE INVISIBLE MAN

Lyrics by Stan C. Countz
November 27, 2008

I was young, new and proud
My band played way too loud
We always drew a crowd
But that was then, this is now

CHORUS
Today no one even knows my name
Things never went the way I planned
I can’t quite understand
How I became The Invisible Man

They gaze right through me
As though I wasn’t there
As though they never knew me
They’re too afraid to care
Today, I swear, I am, the invisible man

Back in the day I was playin’ everywhere
At the church, the club and the county fair
But today, it just don’t seem fair
Just ‘cuz there’s a streak of gray in my hair
Don’t mean I don’t have anything to share

Once I could do no wrong
I owned the keys to all the locks
And everyone sang my song
The world was my sandbox
And everyone played along
But those days are long gone

PARTIAL CHORUS
Today no one even knows my name
Things will never be quite the same
Things never went the way I planned
I can’t quite understand
How I became The Invisible Man

As a young pup, I’d be waggin’ my tail
Couldn’t get enough; I’d howl and wail
And strut my stuff, knew I’d never fail
Today no one calls my bluff
But all I do is chase my tail

BRIDGE
Doc says I can’t be smokin’ cigarettes
Got no plans; got no regrets
Got no fans; got no place to be
The only fan mail I ever get
Is from AARP
They want me to be a member
But I can’t quite remember
Where I laid my glasses
My check is in the mail
I just pray it cashes
Can’t pay my bills, can’t afford my pills
And I’m slower than molasses

VERSE 5
I like my cup o’ Joe, baked potato and my steak rare
After dinner, wanna piece of Aunt Bea’s cake or pie
Don’t know or care ‘bout the latest style for my hair
But I still got a glimmer of hope and a little pride

They gaze right through me as though I wasn’t even there
As though they never knew me; they’re too afraid to care
So sue me, I still believe in the power of faith and prayer
They may be invisible, like the wind blowin’ through
What used to be my hair but you know it’s true
You’re invincible when you
Are on your knees in prayer

OUTRO
In my mind I’m still that wild toehead child
Winnin’ that race and dancin’ in the aisles
Lost in Space and on Gilligan’s Isle
Facin’ my tribulations and my trials
Should be agin’ with grace and style
Tryin’ to smile in spite of the miles
But today no one even knows my name
Things will never be quite the same
Things never turned out the way I planned
I can’t quite remember or understand
How I became The Invisible Man