I was born in New York City
And grew up nobody’s fool
I developed urban radar
And took subway trains to school
I didn’t have no baby bottle
I was brought up on a flask
In hockey I played goalie
And I didn’t wear a mask
I locked monsters in their closets
And I never feared the dark
I ate pizza from Hell’s Kitchen
And I strolled through Central Park
So shout, “I’m from the IRS!”
Or simply holler, “Boo!”
I promise I won’t shiver
It’s not something that I do
But run a politician
That you tell me is enlightened
And I’m shaking in my wellies
Because that’s what makes me frightened
He says he’s got a program
That will work– if it’s just tried
All it takes is some new taxes
To get taken for a ride
You’re so hungry for a leader
He says he’s the guy to feed you
The wolves are on the doorstep
And that’s just where he’ll lead you
So I beg you to consider
From the Bronx to Bowling Green
Please be careful, New York City
As you hallow Halloween
Of the goblins and the gremlins
I advise you to be wary
But a zealot handed power
That is really scary