The gentleman's in the lane, spinning his hat on a cane Stepping out, out for a change "Good morning all, it's a beautiful day" The generals are winning a war; seemed suicidal before you came along Now I'll protect you long as you stay LA, mornin' had to come, I'd be walking in the sun Livin' in the day, but last night I was about to throw it all away If patience started a band I'd be her biggest fan Look at me, I'm talking to you "I don't want the lead in your play" The star's just a part of the scene. The gentleman in green Paying off out on the street "I can't go home, it's not on my way" LA, things I'd never done, cars parked in the sun (ahh) Livin' in the day, but last night I was about to throw it all away Last night I was about to throw it all away (ahh) Last night I was about to throw it all away (ahh) Last night I was about to throw it all away (ahh)