Mommy's in the kitchen cooking up something good And daddy's on the sofa, pride of the neighborhood My brother's in the ballet, it seems he's got it set And I'll be up at midnight with my cigarette Ooh, when life moves this slowly Ooh, just try and let it go Ooh, when life moves this slowly Ooh, just try and let it go Daddy's in the basement cooking up something fine While rick's out on the pavement, flipping it for dimes If there's anything redeeming I haven't seen it yet And I'm still up at midnight chewing nicorette Ooh, when life moves this slowly Ooh, just try and let it go Ooh, when life moves this slowly Ooh, just try and let it go